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.

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. 

14 Bengal tourists injured after bus en route to Puri hits truck in Bhadrak
14 Bengal tourists injured after bus en route to Puri hits truck in Bhadrak

According to sources, the devotees from Kolkata were on their way to Puri to pay their obeisance to Lord Jagannath. However, the bus hit a truck from the rear, stationed on National Highway-16 after the driver lost balance over the wheels.

Teacher by profession, YouTuber by passion: Odisha's Prafulla Nayak is an inspiration for many
Teacher by profession, YouTuber by passion: Odisha's Prafulla Nayak is an inspiration for many

Prafulla also aims to continue his good job in the village and empower many other students in the area to become self-independent and self-reliant.

Fake doctor detained at Bhadrak district hospital 
Fake doctor detained at Bhadrak district hospital 

According to sources, Rajib came to the hospital dressed up as a doctor and asked the security guard the way to the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist department by saying he is a new recruit.

Weather Updates
IMD’s latest weather updates on dense fog, rain in Odisha districts

As per the IMD’s latest weather bulletin, light rain is likely to occur in several districts from January 17 (tomorrow). Apart from rain, dense fog conditions are also likely to occur at some parts of the state in the next couple of days as well.

3 teachers for 8 classes! Students stage protest in Odisha over teacher appointment 
3 teachers for 8 classes! Students stage protest in Odisha over teacher appointment 

Students and their parents have launched an indefinite dharana demanding appointment of teachers.

In this Odisha village, demon king Sambarasura is worshipped
In this Odisha village, demon king Sambarasura is worshipped

Earlier Sambarasura puja was held for months with fanfare. Now the puja is held for only seven days due to a dispute among villagers.

Coal-laden train catches fire in Bhadrak
Coal-laden goods train catches fire in Odisha’s Bhadrak

Fire service personnel were pressed into service to douse the fire. 

OTV Impact: Historical 200-year-old pond gets back its lost glory in Odisha
OTV Impact: Historical 200-year-old pond gets back its lost glory in Odisha

Till two years ago, this historic pond used to bear a picture of utter neglect. Accumulation of silt and garbage and water hyacinth had made this pond unusable.

Paddy procurement: Satellite survey exposes large-scale irregularities in land registration in Odish
Paddy procurement: Satellite survey exposes large-scale irregularities in land registration in Odisha

Paddy procurement centres are yet to be opened in Bhadrak and Balasore districts

Odisha’s Bhadrak family loses 3 members within 12 days
Odisha’s Bhadrak family loses 3 members within 12 days

The tragic-stricken family was on Friday preparing for the rituals associated with the death of two members when another member died in a road mishap.

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