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.

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.

Prafulla Samal
ED turns up heat on former Odisha Minister and BJD MLA Prafulla Samal

As per reports, the central probe agency is conducting simultaneous raids at 10 places linked to Bhandaripokhari MLA Prafulla Samal -- six places in Bhadrak town and four places in Bhubaneswar.

Road Accident In Jharsuguda
Five people die, 19 others critically injured in separate road accidents in Odisha

As per reports, four persons in the pickup truck lost their lives and nine others were seriously injured in the mishap that occurred at around 10:30am on Sunday morning.

Odisha women gherao Excise office opposing liquor bar 
Odisha women gherao Excise office opposing liquor bar 

The women alleged that the place where the liquor bar has been allowed to operate has a school, a pond, and a temple nearby. If the liquor bar is opened at the place, there is every possibility that the law and order situation could deteriorate and it would give rise to anti-social activities, they apprehended.

Boundary Wall Of Akhandalamani Temple Collapses
20-ft-long under-construction boundary wall collapses at Akhandalamani temple

As per reports, the boundary wall was being made for the protection of a 40-ft long drain adjacent to the Shiva Ganga Pond. The contractor dug deep on the inside of the boundary wall making it weak and subsequently collapsing entirely.

Harekrushna Mahtab Written As Harekrushna Mohanty
Disrespect to Utkal Keshari! Harekrushna Mahtab's name written incorrectly on school wall in Bhadrak

While the name of former Odisha Chief Minister Dr Harekrushna Mahtab was written as Harekrushna Mohanty in Odia, the name of poet Banchanidhi Mohanty was written as Banchanidhi Das.

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'Lord Jagannath should not be left fasting:' Devotees resent delay in Puri temple rituals

Saroj Mohanty, a resident of Kendrapara said, “Crores of Odias who love Lord Jagannath are hurt by daily rituals of Srimandir getting affected often. Why is this happening again and again? The matter should be investigated. Those responsible for this should be punished."

BJD MLA shown black flag in Odisha’s Bhadak
BJD MLA shown black flag in Odisha’s Bhadak

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Byomakesh Ray was shown black flags by local youths at Ghatapur Panchayat under Chandbali block of Bhadrak district on Saturday. 

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