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.

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.

Bhadrak farmers yet to get payments for paddy procurement, threaten suicide  
Bhadrak farmers yet to get payments for paddy procurement, threaten suicide  

The farmers of Basudevpur area had sold their paddy to Gadi Samabaya Samiti three months ago. But the money for the paddy they sold is yet to be credited to their accounts. 

Vedanta FACOR Plant At Randia, Bhadrak
Tension at Vadanta-Facor plant in Odisha’s Bhadrak after fire mishap, section-144 clamped

The injured workers have been identified as Purna Chandra Sutar from Koranta and Bijay Kumar Behera from Randia in the district. They were employed as furnace charging car operators at the plant.

Odisha’s female wheelchair fencing player seeks assistance to participate in international event 
Odisha’s female wheelchair fencing player seeks assistance to participate in international event 

Now wheelchair fencer Madhusmita Sahu's poverty is coming in the way of her participation in international events. 

4 children critical after consuming pesticide in Odisha 
4 children critical after consuming pesticide in Odisha 

Local people rushed the children to the Tihidi government hospital. Later, they were shifted to the Bhadrak district headquarters hospital (DHH). 

Nalia River Where The Trio Drowned
Three college students drown in Odisha’s Bhadrak, two injured

Sources said they were bathing in the river when they suddenly started drowning. And all of them went deep into the water while trying to save each other.

Lady sub-inspector arrested for sexually harassing woman journalist on pretext of marriage in Odisha
Lady sub-inspector arrested for sexually harassing woman journalist on pretext of marriage in Odisha 

The lady sub-inspector had been sexually abusing the victim, who is a woman, on the pretext of marriage. Acting on the complaint lodged by the victim, the Bhadrak Town police launched a probe and arrested the accused.

Bus accident
Bus rams into stationary truck on NH in Bhadrak, 7 passengers injured

Following the accident, both the driver and conductor of the bus are absconding.

Opposition alleges BJD-link in fake certificate racket
Opposition alleges BJD-link in fake certificate racket

Launching a scathing attack on the ruling BJD, BJP leader and Opposition Chief Whip Mohan Majhi displayed photographs of the prime accused in fake certificate case, Manoj Mishra with former Minister Susanta Singh and alleged a big conspiracy.

BDO allegedly slaps school committee president in Odisha 
BDO allegedly slaps school committee president in Odisha 

BDO Pradeep Sethi on Thursday paid a visit to the school for inspection. During his presence at the school, he had a heated argument with school committee president Ranjan Barik over some issues. 

Fraudster arrested in Balasore
Conman impersonating CHSE employee arrested for duping Plus 2 students to pass exam

The fraudster identified himself as a senior employee of the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) and won the trust of several students and their guardians.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Odisha on March 26
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Odisha on March 26

The Home Minister is expected to visit Bhadrak as part of the ongoing Lok Sabha Pravas, informed BJP's state general secretary Prithviraj Harichandan. 

Munsi Melana – A unique Holi celebration between cops and commoners
Munsi Melana – A unique Holi celebration between cops and commoners

In a bid to spread brotherhood and friendship between the local people and police, then Bhandaripokhari IIC Babulal Munsi started this ‘Melana’ that has over the years turned into a festival and is celebrated every year.

Headmistress’ son ‘takes classes’ in her absence at Odisha school
Headmistress’ son ‘takes classes’ in her absence at Odisha school, video goes viral

Refuting the allegations, the headmistress said she has sent her son to open the school as she was with her other son who was undergoing treatment after meeting with an accident.

Adulterated tobacco trade busted in Bhadrak
Adulterated tobacco trade busted in Bhadrak, 1 held

Acting on a tip-off, the Puruna Bazaar police conducted raids in the area and seized 48 packets of duplicate tobacco of different brands. Besides, the police have also seized packaging materials, chemicals and other incriminating materials during the raid. 

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