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.

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. 

Lack of bed sheets in Odisha 5T hospital irks patients
Lack of bed sheets in Odisha 5T hospital irks patients

The state government has reportedly transformed the CHC under the 5T Initiative with a squeaky-clean look outside. However, patients coming without their own bed sheets are laid on the bare beds. 

Auto driver in Odisha returns Rs 5 lakh worth of valuables to woman passenger
Auto driver in Odisha returns Rs 5 lakh worth of valuables to woman passenger

Inayat deposited the bag at Bhadrak Police Station. The bag had valuable gold ornaments and other articles worth nearly Rs 5 lakh.  The police personnel were dismayed to see the valuables.

Inauguration plaque vandalised by NAC vice chairperson, councillors ahead of MLA visit in Odisha
Inauguration plaque vandalised by NAC vice chairperson, councillors ahead of MLA visit in Odisha

Protesting against the inauguration of the town hall before the alleged completion of construction work, the Rairakhol NAC vice chairperson and two councillors vandalised the plaque on Friday. 

Disrespect to Lord Jagannath: Complaint lodged against Bhadrak Collector 
Disrespect to Lord Jagannath: Complaint lodged against Bhadrak Collector 

The Bhadrak district administration has blacklisted the agency that was engaged to erect the structure for Bhadrayani Lok Mahotsav at Nehru Stadium for abandoning an idol of Lord Jagannath that was used in the festival.  

Chandbali CHC In Bhadrak
Chandbali hospital under ‘Dalal Raj’; birth, death certificates charged at Rs 2000

No clerical work can be done in the hospital without paying the bribe. People even have to allegedly pay Rs 2000 to obtain the birth or death certificate of their dear ones.

Human skeleton found in Odisha forest; death shrouded in mystery 
Human skeleton found in Odisha forest; death shrouded in mystery 

Police started an investigation with the help of a scientific team at the site. Police recovered shoes, a bag, a trouser, and a shirt from near the skeleton. Besides, a rope was found near a tree. 

Disrespect to Lord Jagannath! Idol abandoned in open for 3 days 
Disrespect to Lord Jagannath! Idol abandoned in open for 3 days 

The people of Bharak were regaled by the grand colourful festival for which the government spent crores of rupees by roping in Ollywood and Bollywood stars and singers. After the festival, the administration and the organisers allegedly forgot to take care of the idol of Lord Jagannath.

Deepak Das With His Students
‘Sin ke niche Cos bechara’: Odisha teacher goes musical to make learning easy for students

Das has adopted a technique to make the students learn lessons through music, particularly through some hit Bollywood numbers. Not only history or geography, Das has even prepared songs to teach trigonometry and geometry formulas.

Deceased Runu Bibi
Man absconding after killing wife following dispute over dowry, girl child in Bhadrak

The deceased has been identified as Runu Bibi from Mirzapur village under Burunabazar Police limits. She was allegedly murdered by her husband Sk Mojul Hussain from Gujidarada village.

Fire breaks out at lubricants depot in Odisha's Bhadrak; locals demand probe
Fire breaks out at lubricants depot in Odisha's Bhadrak; locals demand probe

A massive fire broke out at a lubricants depot at Dhamra in Bhadrak on Saturday. In the mishap, lubricants worth lakhs of rupees were reportedly gutted. 

Infant girl found abandoned in Odisha’s Bhadrak 
Infant girl found abandoned in Odisha’s Bhadrak 

A newborn baby girl was found dumped near the Dhamra petrol pump in Bhadrak district in the late hours of Monday night. The rescued infant is presently undergoing treatment at Bhadrak district headquarters hospital (DHH). 

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