News from Berhampur

Berhampur Railway Station renovation: Tardy progress irks commuters
Brahmapur Railway Station renovation: Tardy progress irks commuters

Five months have passed since the renovation work of the railway station started, but the work has allegedly not progressed as expected. Due to the ongoing renovation, space for certain facilities such as the parking lot is also curtailed, reports said.  

Ganjam Devotee Offers Wooden Hanuman Chalisa To Lord Ram In Ayodhya
Odisha carpenter presents wooden 'Hanuman Chalisa' to Lord Ram at Ayodhya, meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath

The artist, Arun Sahu made it by engraving Hanuman Chalisa on a 6-ft long wooden plank. He was invited by the Ram Mandir Trust a few days back.

Odisha teacher critically injured in 'bomb explosion' inside house 
Odisha teacher critically injured in 'bomb explosion' inside house 

A person injured critically after a bomb exploded in his house in Berhampur.

Mass-Nesting Of Olive Ridleys At Rushikulya River Mouth
Rushikulya river mouth readies for mass nesting of Olive Ridleys, no-fishing zone enforced

After the deep-sea mating process of the endangered turtles last November, the mass egg-laying of thousands of turtles will begin in a few more days. For this, the forest department's preparations have reached the final stages and security arrangements have also been tightened.

Divyang Youth Sells Incense Sticks
Divyang yet enterprising; visually challenged youth from Ganjam manufactures & sells incense sticks to support family

Despite being a divyang, he is not a burden on anybody. Dora has set up an incense stick manufacturing unit at his village and earns his living. Not only manufacturing, but he also sells his products all by himself.

Bipin Pradhan With Supporters In Viral Video
Will Bipin Pradhan join BJP if denied BJD ticket? Viral video indicates so

In the video, he could be seen telling his supporters that he would join BJP if BJD does not give him an MLA ticket this time. “I have been in BJD for the last 33 years. But if my party does not give me a ticket, and BJP offers me a ticket instead, then I will join BJP.”

Bus Accident Near Jamankira
One dead, 20 injured in separate road mishaps in Odisha

As per reports, the bus was en route to Bhadrak from Sambalpur when it collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction on National Highway 53.

Deceased Plus 2 Student
Plus 2 student found hanging after caught for malpractice during exam in Ganjam

Sethi, who was a student of a private science college in Berhampur appeared for the CHSE Plus 2 board exam at Khallikote University. While writing the Physics paper yesterday, the internal team reportedly caught Sethi resorting to malpractice and booked him.

Locals Ransack Medical At Buguda
Medical ransacked in Odisha as 5-month-old 'dies after routine vaccination'

Sources said that Magi Naik’s five-month-old child died at home in Neliabandha sahi in Buguda hours after it was administered the vaccine at the CHC under government guidelines on Wednesday.

Job Fraud Busted In Berhampur
Job fraud: Berhampur Police arrests 3 persons, hands over 92 passports to victims

The accused have been identified as CH Mohan Reddy, who hails from Odisha but stays in Visakhapatnam, Simanchalam of Srikakulam and Dhileswar Rao of Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh.

Fake Indian Army Uniform Seized In Odisha
Indian Army’s counterfeit combat uniform cloth seized in Odisha; case registered

Berhampur SP, Saravana Vivek M informed that the Indian Army’s new combat uniform in new pattern was released on January 15, 2022. It was in digital pattern and an order was also released that only Indian Army canteen can sell these types of cloth as per the Indian Intellectual Property Act.

Ragging Alleged At MKCG
Ragging at MKCG: MBBS student beaten up by seniors; family lodges police complaint

It is alleged that the second year MBBS student was staying in the gents hostel and was beaten up allegedly by two seniors when he was returning from band rehearsals.

V Sugnana Kumari Deo
Last rites of Khallikote queen V Sugnana Kumari Deo today

After arrival, her mortal remains were taken to the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party office (Sankha Bhawan). Several party leaders along with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik paid tributes to Deo.

World Cancer Day: Berhampur man battling with cancer continues to raise awareness
World Cancer Day: Berhampur man battling with cancer continues to raise awareness

On the occasion, a cancer survivor along with children conducted an awareness campaign in Berhampur. For the last 10 years, Debananda Das has been battling with mouth cancer as a result of tobacco consumption. He has been sensitizing people on the prevention of cancer on this day every year.

Odisha teachers launch stir over multiple demands
Odisha teachers launch stir over multiple demands

The OSSTA had earlier put forth a charter of 21 demands and submitted copies of it to the Chief Minister, the School and Mass Education Minister, and the Chief Secretary on August 9, 2023. 

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