News from Bhardak

Bhadrak is a city of Odisha state in eastern India. It came into existence on 1 April 1993. According to legend, the city derives its name from the Goddess Bhadrakali whose temple is on the banks of the Salandi River. Dhamra, one of the deep draft ports of India which can accommodate super cape-size vessels is situated in Bhadrak. Bhadrak is also famous for Palua Ladu, special kind of sweet.

Accident Spot
Social media craze turns tragic after train runs over youth shooting Reels in Odisha

As per reports, Akshay who works for a Jatra party, was shooting for social media Reels on the railway track with some of his friends when Neelachal Express hit him from behind.

Odisha Elections 2024: Dhamnagar voters want permanent solution to a perennial problem 
Odisha Elections 2024: Dhamnagar voters want permanent solution to a perennial problem 

In the 2022 by-election, the BJD had denied a ticket to former MLA Raju Das, who turned a rebel and contested as an independent. Raju Das is said to be a major factor behind the victory of BJP's Suryavanshi Suraj, who defeated BJD candidate Abanti Das by a margin of 9,881 votes. 

Rare fish fetches Odisha fishermen Rs 1 lakh 
Rare fish fetches Odisha fishermen Rs 1 lakh 

Fishermen struck gold after catching seven ‘Solapatia’ fish at Chandani Pal of Dhamara estuary in Bhadrak on Tuesday. The cath fetched them Rs 1,08,000. 

Silver cladding work at Baba Akhandalamani shrine concludes; 126 kg silver used 
Silver cladding work at Baba Akhandalamani shrine concludes; 126 kg silver used 

The much-awaited silver cladding work at the Baba Akhandalamani shrine in Bhadrak has concluded. 

Lizard Found In School Mid-Day-Meal
Lizard in mid-day meal of students in Odisha school raises grave concern!

As per reports, the students were served mid-day-meal on Monday like every other day. However, after eating the meal, some students allegedly found a dead lizard in it.

BJD rebel leader Rajendra Das to join BJP on March 4  
BJD rebel leader Rajendra Das to join BJP on March 4  

Former Dhamnagar MLA and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) rebel leader, Rajendra Das on Saturday cleared the air on joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). 

Deadly cobra on bed! Odisha family shocked to see snake in bedroom
Deadly cobra on bed! Odisha family shocked to see snake in bedroom

A huge cobra was spotted in the bedroom of a resident of Allinagar village under the Tihidi block of Bhadrak district on Saturday. 

Girl student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya dies under mysterious circumstances in Bhadrak 
Girl student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya dies under mysterious circumstances in Bhadrak 

Arpita’s family suspected foul play and held the school authorities responsible for her death. They filed a complaint at Kasia Marine Police Station alleging that she might have been killed.

'Medical negligence' linked to pregnant woman's death at Odisha hospital 
'Medical negligence' linked to pregnant woman's death at Odisha hospital 

The family members of a pregnant woman, who died at the new Bhadrak district headquarters hospital (DHH) on Sunday night, have alleged medical negligence. 

BJD factional feuds getting uglier in Odisha's Bhadrak!
BJD factional feuds getting uglier in Odisha's Bhadrak! 

As per reports, a group of disgruntled workers and leaders held a meeting at Naripur on Saturday. The meeting was held at the residence of former minister Jugal Patnaik. A group of frontline leaders like Asit Patnaik and many other unhappy workers spoke against the legislator.

Fired Panchayat CRP With Police Complaint
Panchayat CRP fired from job for attending meeting of political party other than BJD

The victim has been identified as Mitanjali Samal, who alleged Chandbali block Mission Shakti President Jyotsnarani Ghadai has fired her from job and threatened her to kill because she attended a Congress rally.

Group Clash Over Construction Of Community Centre
Group clash over construction of community centre under Nabin Odisha scheme, complaint filed

As per reports, a community centre is currently under construction at Madhusudanpur under Basudebpur block. It is being made with the funds provided under the Nabin Odisha programme.

Protest In Front Of Barapada Engineering College
After ED heat, Odisha BJD MLA Prafulla Samal, son face ire of engg college staff over ‘unpaid’ salary

The college was in the news recently after the enforcement directorate (ED) carried out multiple raids in the state in connection with alleged land irregularities pertaining to the educational institution.

Ward Member Whose Picture Was Used For False Promotion
Ward member beaten with slippers at Nabin Odisha programme for opposing 'false promotion' of govt schemes

Behera confronted the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) members and a former Sarpanch at the Nabin Odisha programme and asked them about the false promotion, they allegedly scuffled with him and hit him with chappal.

Prayaskanti Samal's Seized Car
ED tightens grip on Odisha BJD MLA Prafulla Samal, seizes Rs 10L, high-end car from son's house

The central probe agency conducted simultaneous raids at 10 places linked to Bhandaripokhari MLA Prafulla Samal -- six places in Bhadrak town and four places in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

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