News from Berhampur

Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced the likely implementation of Dhadi Darshan, a queue system at Puri's Jagannath Temple by this month's end for better crowd management.

The conflict has prompted strict action from Golanthara police leading to the arrest 40 people—19 from Kuturu and 21 from Rameyapatna over the violent clash.

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi further stated that Odisha now ranks second in the country in creating "Lakhpati Didis." Over five lakh women have already become financially independent under this initiative. 

Renovation of Odisha's Brahmapur Railway Station faces delays despite public demand. Local outfit Dakshina Odisha Milita Kriyanusthan Committee criticises slow progress, demanding more funds. ECoR revises plans to enhance passenger amenities.

In Berhampur, Ganjam, BJD faces internal turmoil as factions led by Ramesh Chandra Chyau Patnaik and Bikram Panda clash over Mayoral control. Tensions surfaced during a BeMC meeting, with Mayor Sanghamitra Dalai's supporters seeking police protection.

Posing as a high-ranking Inspector General (IG), the accused assured the victim of acquiring a job in the IPS rank.

In an exclusive interview to OTV, Berhampur SP Sarvana Vivek M informed that all four persons were kidnapped from Bhubaneswar and the victims were working for a finance company. 

Surprisingly, the captives were reportedly threatened with a Cobra. The matter came to light after one of the abducted youths managed to escape and raised the alarm by contacting the local Tehsildar.

Initial sources said Patra was en route to join his duty as a communicator at INS Garuda when he reportedly went missing after boarding a train to Visakhapatnam from Berhampur.

Senior BJP leader Pradeep Panigrahi, Abhay Kant Pathak and his son acquitted in fraud cases by JMFC-Rural. Panigrahi expressed that these cases were a misuse of power and politics, indicating an attempt to damage his reputation and the trust of the people in the political system.

A massive fire engulfed Berhampur University's ladies hostel, destroying furniture worth lakhs. Fire Services contained it swiftly.

Critical patients at MKCG Hospital, Berhampur suffer due to a lack of super-specialist doctors. Departments like Neurology and Neurosurgery face staff shortages affecting patient care.

Khallikote police seized 88 kg of silver and Rs 5 lakh cash from a car near Gurapalli toll plaza, Ganjam. Two businessmen detained for questioning over potential GST violations.

Golanthara Police arrested five, including ARTO K. Venkatesh and junior MVI, over illegal vehicle fines on NH-16 in Berhampur. A probe revealed a WhatsApp group facilitating the scam.

Retired Indian Army personnel Saroj Nayak and family looted at gunpoint in Sambalpur's Sana Dumermunda village. Six masked assailants escaped with cash, gold.