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.

Odisha vigilance raids properties of ex-DSWO of Bhadrak in DA case 
Odisha vigilance raids properties of ex-DSWO of Bhadrak in DA case 

The vigilance team comprising one Additional SP, 4 DSPs, eight inspectors and other staff carried out the raids on the strength of the search warrant issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Balasore. 

Odisha 5T secretary VK Pandian faces black flag protest in Bhadrak 
Odisha 5T secretary VK Pandian faces black flag protest in Bhadrak 

A group of youth Congress workers protested Pandian's visit to the district alleging nonfulfillment of several demands including setting up of a medical college in Bhadrak and university status to Bhadrak Autonomous College.

Major train accident averted in Bhadrak, thanks to railway staffer’s presence of mind 
Major train accident averted in Bhadrak, thanks to railway staffer’s presence of mind 

Because of a railway staffer’s presence of mind and quickness, the near possible train mishap was avoided at Manjuri Road station under Bhandaripokhari police limits in Bhadrak district yesterday. 

CDPO demands bribe from Anganwadi job aspirant in Odisha, audio goes viral
CDPO demands bribe from Anganwadi job aspirant in Odisha, audio goes viral

Dhamnagar CDPO Namita Das allegedly called up Sushama Pradhan informing her that she has been selected and to get the post she has to give her something between Rs 30,000 and 40,000. 

Man hacks wife to death, ends life in Odisha 
Man hacks wife to death, ends life in Odisha 

Some villagers first spotted Bhaskar’s body hanging from a tree a few yards from his house and immediately informed his family members. 

Vande Bharat Halted For Overhead Powerline Disruption
Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat express forced to stop after overhead power line snaps

As per reports, the semi-high speed train from Puri to Howrah has been detained between Baitarani Road and Manjuri Road stations since 4.30 pm.

Beating all odds, these 2 Odisha girls shine in Matric exams
Beating all odds, these 2 Odisha girls shine in Matric exams

After the death of her father, the entire responsibility of running the family fell on the shoulders of her mother Rebati. Bringing up the two children was a top-of-mind priority for Rebati.

Man loses vision after 'faulty operation in Odisha,' doctor held responsible 
Man loses vision after 'faulty operation in Odisha,' doctor held responsible 

Bansidhar Rout was taken to a private hospital at Bhadrak bypass after he complained of blurred vision. After examination, Dr Santosh Singh at the hospital told him that he was suffering from cataract and it needed an operation.

Symbolic Last Rites Of Missing Woman
Son conducts symbolic funeral of mother missing for 26 years

An exception was witnessed at Koruan village under Bhadrak’s Dhamnagar block where last rites were conducted but without a body.

Nursing girl student found hanging in hostel room in Jajpur, kin cry foul 
Nursing girl student found hanging in hostel room in Jajpur, kin cry foul 

The deceased has been identified as Nibedita Sahoo, daughter of one Nanda Kishore Sahoo of Dhusuri area in Bhadrak district.

Thunderstorm Warning
Moderate thunderstorm activity with gusty wind likely in Odisha: IMD

“Under the influence of a prevailing low-level moist easterly from Bay of Bengal and middle and upper-tropospheric westerly trough, an increase in thunderstorm activity is very likely over districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days,” said IMD.

Salt Therapy
‘Salt therapy’ given to revive dead boy on hospital premises in Odisha’s Bhadrak

The body of the one and half years old boy was covered in a heap of salt. Even though the doctors declared the boy dead, the family members resorted to salt therapy to revive him.

Bajrang Dal Members At Bhadrak Collectorate
Bajrang Dal launches State-wide protest over 'attack on members' during Hanuman Jayanti in Sambalpur

The Bajrang Dal launched a state-wide agitation in front of all the Collectorates in Odisha protesting the alleged attack on its members during Hanuman Jayanti in Sambalpur.

Thunderstorm Alert
Relief from heat wave likely as IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm and lightning

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of Odisha are likely to experience thunderstorm activity in the next five days.

Vedanta-Facor plant tension: Prohibitory orders under Sec 144 extended further
Vedanta-Facor plant tension: Prohibitory orders under Sec 144 extended further

With no sign of development in the situation, this is the third extension of the enforcement in a row.

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