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.

Candidates Of Dhamnagar Bypoll
Dhamnagar bypoll: Four-cornered fight in offing after BJD dissident files nomination as independent

The Dhamnagar bypoll is all set to see a fight between Abanti Das (BJD), Suryabanshi Suraj (BJP), Baba Harekrushna Sethi (Congress) and Rajendra Das (Independent).

Disgruntled former BJD MLA Rajendra Das to file nomination as independent candidate
Dhamnagar by-poll: Disgruntled BJD leader Rajendra Das files nomination as independent candidate 

For the by-poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) have fielded Suryabanshi Suraj, son of late Bishnu Charan Sethi, Baba Harekrushna Sethi and Abanti Das respectively. 

Dhamnagar by-poll: BJD dissidence out in open after Abanti Das nomination
Dhamnagar by-poll: BJD dissidence out in open after Abanti Das nomination

Registering their dissatisfaction over Rajendra Das being sidelined, the former legislator’s supporters urged him to contest independently. 

IMD's Forecast On Cyclonic Circulation
IMD’s latest update on southwest monsoon withdrawal and cyclonic circulation

The southwest monsoon is likely to further withdraw from remaining parts of Gujarat, some parts of Maharashtra and some parts of east India during subsequent two days.

BJD nominates Abanti Das as party candidate for Dhamnagar bypoll
Dhamnagar bypoll: BJD fields Abanti Das as party candidate

The BJD's candidate for Dhamnagar by-election Abanti Das is the present Tihidi block chairperson and is said to have vast experience in Mission Shakti. 

Congress fields Harekrushna Sethi
Dhamnagar by-poll: Congress fields Harekrushna Sethi

The by-election was necessitated after the demise of BJP MLA Bishnu Charan Das on September 19.

Thunderstorm Warning
IMD predicts thunderstorm and lightning in 15 Odisha districts

The alert has been issued for the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Kandhamal and Rayagada.

Dhamnagar By-poll
Two BDOs transferred ahead of Dhamnagar bypoll

The voting will be conducted on November 3 from 7 am to 6 pm. The counting of votes and announcement of results will be done on November 6, 2022.

Dhamnagar Bypoll
Notification released for Dhamnagar bypoll, check important dates

The voting will be conducted on November 3 while the counting of votes and announcement of results will be done on November 6

Close shave for 10 fishermen as fishing boat catches fire near Wheeler Island
Close shave for 10 fishermen as fishing boat catches fire near Wheeler Island

While the exact reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that the engine inside the boat led to the explosion.

Low Pressure Triggers Rainfall In Odisha
Low pressure update: Rain lashes several parts of Odisha on Maha Navami

As per IMD, the intensity of rainfall is likely to increase as a low pressure system has formed over Westcentral Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood.

By-poll in Odisha's Dhamnagar on November 3, vote counting on 6th
By-poll in Odisha's Dhamnagar on Nov 3, vote counting on 6th; BJP confident of retaining seat 

The by-poll has been necessitated by the demise of sitting BJP MLA Bishnu Charan Sethi.

Medical equipment left to rust, doctors’ absence ails hospitals in Odisha
Medical equipment left to rust, doctors’ absence ails hospitals in Odisha

Lying unused for months together, medical equipment worth lakhs of rupees are left to rust in the CHC. 

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