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.

Weather Updates
IMD’s latest weather updates on dense fog, rain in Odisha districts

As per the IMD’s latest weather bulletin, light rain is likely to occur in several districts from January 17 (tomorrow). Apart from rain, dense fog conditions are also likely to occur at some parts of the state in the next couple of days as well.

Red Sandalwood
Crores worth of Red sandalwood seized while being smuggled ‘Pushpa’ style 16 years ago, now rots in custody

Often termed as the ‘diamond of the forest’, these red sandalwood was seized way back in 2007.

Tension at Balasore nursing home over newborn’s death
Tension at Balasore nursing home over newborn’s death

The newborn’s parents accused the doctors of not attending the baby girl on time which led to her death.

Prithvi II Missile
India successfully carries out test launch of Prithvi-II missile off Odisha coast

The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 kilometres.

ATM Robbed
Miscreants attack staff, loot cash from ATM and SBI kiosk

As per initial reports, 5 to 6 masked men first looted money from the ATM. The incident occurred between 12.47 pm and to 1pm. Sources said SBI kiosk owner was loading cash when the miscreants barged into the ATM.

MP Pratap Sarangi discharged from Balasore hospital, referred to Bhubaneswar AIIMS
MP Pratap Sarangi discharged from Balasore hospital, referred to Bhubaneswar AIIMS

Two days ago the parliamentarian complained of cold and cough. He was taken to the Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital (FMMCH) following the illness.

Former Union Minister Pratap Sarangi
MP Pratap Sarangi in ICU with pneumonia, condition stable

Sources said, Sarangi has been suffering from cold and cough since last three days. His condition worsened on Monday following which he was admitted to the ICU in the hospital.

Kangaroo court punishes woman for selling liquor in Odisha 
Kangaroo court punishes woman for selling liquor in Odisha 

The villagers’ pent-up anger finally exploded and they as per the decision taken in the Kangaroo court decided to teach her a lesson. 

Odisha village youths set example by raising funds for treatment of accident victim
Odisha village youths set example by raising funds for treatment of accident victim

They are seen collecting rice and money from each house for the cause. 

Bizarre! 7 roosters spending nights at two Odisha police stations 
Bizarre! 7 roosters spending nights at two Odisha police stations 

On Tuesday, acting on a tip-off, a team from Malkangiri model police station conducted raids at Pedabeda village under Gangala Panchayat and seized the roosters.

One dead, six critical as ambulance rams truck in Balasore
One dead, six critical as ambulance rams into truck in Balasore

The ambulance carrying patients was en route to neighbouring West Bengal from AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.

Job scam! AIIMS Bhubaneswar cautions aspirants against fake recruitment advertisement
Job scam! AIIMS Bhubaneswar cautions aspirants against fake recruitment advertisement

In a public notice, the AIIMS Bhubaneswar authorities warned the aspirants about the false advertisement that is being circulated on social media. 

Rail over bridge sans safety certificate scheduled for inauguration by Odisha CM today
No safety certificate but rail over bridge set for inauguration by Odisha CM today

Interestingly, the safety certificate for the railway over bridge is still under process. Moreover, the CRS sanction is also pending for the closure of the level crossing for which the ROB has been constructed.

5 regional directorates of education go without heads in Odisha, developmental activities affected 
5 regional directorates of education go without heads in Odisha, developmental activities affected 

These step-motherly treated directorates are located in Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Sambalpur, Balasore and Jeypore.

Anti  Rabies Vaccine
Height of negligence! Boy administered anti-rabies vaccine instead of TT injection

Such goof-up was reported from Nilagiri sub-divisional hospital in Balasore district on Friday. Palpable tension prevailed at the hospital after the matter came to light.

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