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.

Yellow Warning For Heavy Rainfall
IMD’s latest updates on cyclonic circulation, rainfall forecast for Odisha

Several parts of north Odisha, north interior and south coastal experienced moderate rain/thundershower in the past 24 hours.

Lady software engineer suicide
Sweta death case: Love, blackmail angles surface as audio clip with boyfriend goes viral

It was alleged that Sweta Utkal Kumari took the extreme step after being blackmailed by her boyfriend.

Bhadrak District Collectorate
Heavy rains: Bhadrak district shuts down all schools, anganwadi centres tomorrow

Informing the same, district Collector, Siddheswar Baliram Bondar said, “Saturday is anyways a half day at work and in schools. Keeping the heavy rains in the district, we have decided to shut down all the schools and anganwadi centres in the district.”

IMD Forecast On Deep Depression
Depression to intensify into deep depression; check wind speed & rain forecast

As per the IMD bulletin, the system is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression during next six hours.

Sarpanch goes extra mile to teach students at his alma mater in Bhadrak 
Sarpanch goes extra mile to teach students at his alma mater in Bhadrak 

During his visit, the Sarpanch found nothing amiss. But, the students’ complaints about having problems in understanding mathematical problems for not having a mathematics teacher moved the teacher inside him.

Bhadrak youth sets off on cycle to meet President Murmu in New Delhi
Bhadrak youth sets off on cycle to meet President Murmu in New Delhi

His simple message is – One Man, One Tree. While green activists, eco clubs, NGOs and government are taking steps to protect environment, Bhadrak’s Sanjay Kumar Panda aims to create awareness among people in his own way.

The injured students at hospital
Maths teacher mercilessly beats up students, 14 injured; suspended 

“He was angry from the beginning. He was so angry that he started asking questions as soon as he entered the classroom. He did not even give up time to answer. Before we could answer, he began beating up everyone. He has broken the head of many students,” a student alleged. 

Signature saves Odisha man from ending up behind bars
Signature saves Odisha man from ending up behind bars

Kartik  has demanded action against police for tarnishing his image in the society. 

Bhadrak fishermen netting tons of Hilsa but monsoon delicacy beyond common man's reach
Bhadrak fishermen netting tons of Hilsa but monsoon delicacy beyond common man's reach

According to fishermen, for last three to four days, they have been catching tons of Hilsa. While they called it as a rare experience what has brought a lot cheer to their faces is the catch comprises of only bigger size of Hilsa. 

Group clash erupts between two transgender groups in Bhadrak, 10 injured
Group clash erupts between two transgender groups in Bhadrak, 10 injured

A group of transgender reportedly attacked another group while they were having a meeting at a hotel. 

#Watch: SHG members exchange blows over mid-day meal issue in Bhadrak
#Watch: SHG members exchange blows over mid-day meal issue in Bhadrak

The entire incident was caught in the camera and the video went viral. 

Heavy Rain Alert
Heavy rain alert for 12 districts in Odisha; Check full IMD forecast

At present, a cyclonic circulation lies over East Jharkhand and adjoining north Odisha between 1.5 km and 5.8 km above mean sea level tilting southwards with height.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Heavy rainfall alert for these Odisha districts; Check IMD updates

As per IMD, the southwest monsoon further advanced into remaining parts of Odisha today covering the entire state. Already several parts of the State have started experiencing rainfall activities for past 24 hours.

Daylight loot in Bhadrak: Man robbed of Rs 12 lakh near bank 
Daylight loot in Bhadrak: Man robbed of Rs 12 lakh near bank 

Reportedly, the victim had withdrawn the amount for some property deals.

Locals stage rail roko in Bhadrak demanding departure of MEMU train
Bhadrak residents hold hour-long rail roko protest opposing expansion of MEMU train service 

A four-member team will visit Khordha to hold talk with Railway division officials on the issue. 

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