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.

Teacher shortage in Odisha schools: Quality of education goes for a toss
Teacher shortage in Odisha schools: Quality of education goes for a toss

Teacher shortage continues to plague learning in many schools in Odisha. Some schools do not have regular teachers while others are run with deputed and guest ones.

‘Worm-infested’ MDM curry raises hackles of students, guardians
‘Worm-infested’ mid-day meal curry raises hackles of students, guardians in Odisha

As guardians of the children got to know about the incident, they trooped to the school and locked up the school gate in protest, demanding action against the school authorities. They also staged a sit-in for some time.

Manorama Das Being Fed By Her Daughter
National Cancer Awareness Day: Two contrasting tales of suffering & recovery

A mother of two, Das’ husband is a daily wager. The disease not only pushed them into debt, it left the family in mental anguish as well. The suffering is unbearable and any hope of cure is far too distant.

Bhandaripokhari Police Station
Pregnant woman found dead in Odisha’s Bhadrak, family cries murder

The deceased was identified as Tapaswini Das, the second wife of Sipun Das. It is believed that she was pregnant.

'Girl students screaming, collapsing!' Abnormal behaviour in Odisha school triggers panic
'Girl students screaming, collapsing!' Abnormal behaviour in Odisha school triggers panic

Because of such abnormal behaviour by students, studies have been adversely affected. It has become a cause of headache for the parents and the school authorities alike.

Mobile phone explodes, triggers fire in house in Odisha’s Bhadrak
Mobile phone explodes, triggers fire in house in Odisha’s Bhadrak

Like any other day, Amar Pradhan and other family members went to sleep after having dinner. Amar’s wife put her mobile phone on charging and went to sleep after which the mobile phone exploded. 

Thief caught on cam stealing from temple
Miscreants target Ram and Hanuman temple in Odisha, loot valuables

As per reports, the burglars looted silver ornaments from Ram and Hanuman temple at Baral Sahi under ward no.1. Apart from the ornaments, the thieves have also looted cash from the donation box.

Minor girl carries injured father on trolley for 35 kms in Odisha’s Bhadrak
Minor girl carries injured father on trolley for 35 kms in Odisha’s Bhadrak

Today, the hospital authorities asked her to take her father back, saying he needed surgery. With no option left, she was carrying her father back home on the trolley. 

Odisha farmers lose sleep over pest attack on paddy
Odisha farmers lose sleep over pest attack on paddy

Farmers alleged that due to pest attacks, the paddy plants are failing to give out shoots. They are worried that they won’t be able to repay their loans and borrowings that they have taken for the cultivation this year.  

Group clash erupts in Bhadrak; one critically injured
Group clash erupts in Bhadrak; one critically injured

As Padmapur village under Basudevpur block has been tense since Thursday night after the clash, police personnel have been deployed at the village.

Sex Racket Busted In Bhadrak
Sex racket busted in hotel in Odisha's Bhadrak; 3 girls rescued

Sources said that the concerned hotel owner has also been detained and further investigation in this connection is underway. It is alleged that the sex racket has been operating in a clandestine manner from the hotel for long.

BJD's Jansampark Padayatra a platform to introduce candidates?
BJD's Jansampark Padayatra a platform to introduce candidates?

During a public contact programme held in Dhamnagar of Bhadrak district recently, former MLA Muktikant Mandal dropped broad hints about Sanjay Das, an aspiring BJD leader, to lead this Assembly segment in the days to come. 

Faulty cataract surgery takes six elderly patients’ vision in Odisha’s Bhadrak 
Faulty cataract surgery takes six elderly patients’ vision in Odisha’s Bhadrak 

The operations were done between September 28 and 30. After the operations, instead of getting their normal vision back, they allegedly lost their vision permanently. 

Girl dupes multiple youths
2 persons including jawan 'duped' by girl after Facebook friendship

Not only Santosh, a jawan Samar Nayak has also brought similar allegations against the concerned girl. Samar claimed that he gave Rs 12 lakh to her and was slapped with a false case for seeking a refund of his money.

School student death sparks tension
Class 1 student dies after road project plaque falls on him in Odisha’s Bhadrak

As per initial reports, the mishap occurred during recess hours of the school. Locals blamed the callous attitude of the teachers and school administration for not supervising the students during the break.

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