News from Berhampur

Murder Over High Electricity Bill
Angry over high electricity bills, consumer kills meter reader in Odisha’s Ganjam

As per initial reports, the accused youth, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, attacked the meter reader as he was aggrieved over the high electricity bill. The deceased meter reader has been identified as Laxminarayan Tripathy.

Khallikote University Students Stage Protest
Khallikote University students stage dharna over sudden change in hostel rules

Another student said that the authorities should allow to go to coaching and return to the campus by 6:30 pm. Apart from this, the students alleged that they are facing several issues in the hostel.

Court Order
Court awards lifer to ex-MLA Narayan Reddy, 13 others in 1998 reserve inspector murder case

According to sources, other than Reddy, the court has also awarded lifer to 13 other accused involved in the murder case.

Pattapur Police Station
Youth kills cousin brother over land dispute in Odisha

As per reports, Kulu reportedly had an altercation with his cousin yesterday night over a land dispute. Irate over this, the accused allegedly attacked Kulu with the help of an iron rod.

Martyr Srinivas Patra's Memorial At Jagdalpur, Ganjam
Kargil Vijay Diwas: When soil & air smell of valour & sacrifice, you know you’re at a Martyr’s village

A box that contains all the memory of her son sits undisturbed at Bhabamani’s home in Raj Berhampur village, under Balasore’s Nilagiri block. It has been 24 years, but Bhabamani could hardly muster enough courage to open that box fearing a relapse into the memories and pain she has tried to suppress all these years.

Fake Plus 2 pass AIIMS doctor sends shock waves through Odisha; arrested after sting operation 
Plus 2 pass 'fake AIIMS doctor' arrested after sting operation in Odisha

According to sources, Subharajit, whose highest educational degree is Plus 2, was also running a clinic in Ranihat area in Cuttack and treating patients.

Aedes Mosquito
Dengue spreads tentacles in Odisha as capital city becomes mosquito hotspot

Empty flower vases, abandoned tyres, and broken pots lying in the open accumulating rain water for days have turned breeding spots for Aedes mosquitoes responsible for dengue.

VIMSAR Clash
Two medical student groups clash at VIMSAR during ‘Euphoria’

Though the exact reason behind the clash is yet to be ascertained, stones were pelted and even fire extinguishers were used on a bus which was full of students. The bus was also locked from outside which created problems for the students who complained of breathing issues.

Ganjam bus accident
12 killed, several injured as OSRTC and private bus collide head-on in Ganjam

The tragic road mishap reportedly took place near Digapahandi in Ganjam district. All the injured were admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur.

BJD leader murdered
Former BJD sarpanch run over by car, family alleges murder

Scores of BJD workers and leaders also reached the Digapahandi hospital and demanded the immediate arrest of the accused.

Spurious foreign liquor manufacturing unit operating from bakery busted in Odisha 
Spurious foreign liquor manufacturing unit operating from bakery busted in Odisha 

During the raid, the police seized a huge number of sealed bottles of fake liquor and a substantial quantity of empty bottles along with raw materials and packaging items. 

Odisha medical student dies under mysterious circumstance
Odisha medical student dies under mysterious circumstance

According to sources, Subhani was rescued from her hostel room in critical condition and admitted to the hospital. However, she died while undergoing treatment.

Two Women Battle For 4-yr-old Child's Custody
Court sends 4-yr-old to balashram after biological, foster moms battle over custody

The two women have been identified as Geeta Das, the child’s biological mother and Suneeta Behera, who is claiming to have adopted the child.

Smoke in Secunderabad-Agartala Express in Berhampur
Smoke in Secunderabad-Agartala Express: Passengers deboard train in Berhampur

Some passengers first noticed smoke in the B-5 coach and raised an alarm; they then deboarded the train and were not willing to travel on the train

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