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.

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. 

Balasore Police demolishes a brick kiln
After mafia attack on sub-collector, Balasore Police launches Operation Sandstorm 

The move came just a day after Balasore Sub-Collector Kunal Motiram Chavan was allegedly assaulted by the sand mining mafia at Dahapada under Sahadevkhunta police limits. 

Balasore Sub-Collector's Vehicle
Sub-Collector injured in attack by sand mafia in Odisha

As per reports, Chouhan was on his way to Balasore from Fuladi when he saw a sand laden truck halting over the Fuladi bridge. Chouhan got down from his vehicle to check the papers.

Saraswati Puja & Republic Day celebrated with religious and patriotic fervour across Odisha  
Saraswati Puja & Republic Day celebrated with religious and patriotic fervour across Odisha  

Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and performing arts, is worshipped on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magh. The day is known as Vasant Panchami. 

Nilagiri Police Probing Murder Of Man
Man in Odisha bludgeoned to death over witchcraft suspicion

The victim had an altercation over an unknown issue with some villagers in the morning. During the argument, he reportedly threatened to cast spells on some of the people in the village, after which the mob grew violent and thrashed him to death.

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