News from Balasore

It is the largest city of northern Odisha and the administrative headquarters of Balasore district bordering to West Bengal. It is the region which witnessed the first settlement of Britishers as early as 1634, followed by the Dutch and the Danes. Balasore is best known for Chandipur beach, integrated test range (ITR) is an Indian Defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Being a famous sea town of Odisha, sea food varieties are high in this district.

Mysterious loud sound across Baripada, Balasore triggers panic
Mysterious loud sound across Baripada, Balasore triggers panic

The intensity of the sound was so loud that the locals rushed out of their houses fearing for their lives, sources informed.

Balasore acid attack victim succumbs to burn injuries at SCB; accused husband still on the run
Balasore acid attack victim succumbs to burn injuries at SCB; accused husband still on the run

The scene turned ugly when Chandan suddenly threw acid at Banita, leaving her seriously injured. She had suffered 80 percent burns. Even Banita's elder sister and her two children (minor) were injured in the brutal acid attack. 

ITR honey trap case: Accused DRDO officer sent to 4-day police remand
ITR honey trap case: Accused DRDO officer sent to 4-day police remand

Currently, the police are searching his house and property and tracing people who had links with him. Further probe is on to learn if anyone is aware of the honey-trap episode.

DRDO Chandipur
Honey trap: Chandipur missile test range senior officer arrested for leaking info to Pak agent

According to police, the senior official of the ITR was honey-trapped by a Pakistani agent with nude videos. The senior officer reportedly shared important information about the DRDO with the agent.

Balasore assistant engineer’s property raided by vigilance in DA case
Balasore assistant engineer’s property raided by vigilance in DA case

The Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids on the properties linked to Ajay Kumar Senapati, who works as an assistant engineer in (R & B) Division-II in Balasore district.

Family Court, Balasore
Estranged couple turns Odisha family court into battlefield

During the scuffle, Ratikanta reportedly hit Rashmiprabha on her head with a helmet. Losing consciousness, Rashmiprabha fell down on the ground.

4 more students shifted to Balasore DHH
Japanese encephalitis scare at Odisha school: 4 more students shifted to Balasore DHH

Earlier on Monday, five students of the Kanyashram reportedly tested positive for the viral brain infection and shifted to the DHH along with two other inmates of the institution.

Acid Attack
'Acid attack over family feud’ leaves 4 including 2 children injured in Balasore

As per reports, the accused Chandan Rana allegedly threw acid on Gita (name changed), her sister Monica (name changed) and her two children.

Suspected Japanese encephalitis at Odisha school sets alarm bells ringing
Suspected Japanese encephalitis at Odisha school sets alarm bells ringing, 5 students test positive

Taking the matter seriously, the Health Department has shifted the five affected students along with two other inmates to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH).  

Big catch: Giant fish weighing 200 kg caught in Digha, fetches Rs 29,000
Big catch: Giant fish weighing 200 kg caught in Digha, fetches Rs 29,000

Starting from local people to tourists thronged to have a look at the fish. Some didn’t forget to click some pictures of it. Later, the pictures were uploaded to social media sites. 

Earning while learning: Balasore college student dons hairdresser’s hat to fund his studies 
Earning while learning: Balasore college student dons hairdresser’s hat to fund his studies 

Brimming with confidence and determination, Rupak Dalei, who hails from Nachhipur village under Kaptipada block in Mayurbhanj district, is currently pursuing his higher studies at Fakir Mohan Junior College in Balasore. 

Odisha man who married wheelchair-bound ladylove recalls struggles on Valenti
True love never fails! Odisha man who married wheelchair-bound ladylove recalls struggles on Valentine’s Day

On this Valentine’s Day, the couple walked down the memory lane and remembered their incredible love story that weathered through all ups and downs in life.

Life in loo! Odisha woman living in toilet for years, politics over pucca house delivers her no joy
Life in loo! Odisha woman living in toilet for years, politics over pucca house delivers her no joy

Satyabhama Nayak, a resident of Darakholi village under Nilgiri block, is forced to make her toilet her home after not getting a pucca house under any schemes despite running from pillar to post. 

Pregnant woman reaches Balasore from Hyderabad searching for 'trickster' husband 
Pregnant woman reaches Balasore from Hyderabad searching for 'trickster' husband 

The woman has lodged a written complaint at the Soro Police Station in this regard. However, the woman visited Abinash’s house and furnished all related documents supporting her marriage after alleged police inaction.

Rampant illegal sand mining leaves administration in a fix in Odisha 
Rampant illegal sand mining leaves administration in a fix in Odisha 

After action against the miscreants, who attacked the Balasore Sub-Collector, it was expected that illegal sand mining would come to a halt. But the sand mafia proved it wrong and illegal mining is still going on as if nothing had happened. 

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