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.

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Reportedly, the victim had withdrawn the amount for some property deals.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

Bhadrak man rescues wife before ‘forced marriage’ to another person 
Bhadrak man rescues wife before ‘forced marriage’ to another person 

While Rahul’s family had accepted her as their daughter-in-law, the girl’s family had been against their marriage. 

Fuel price updates: Check petrol, diesel prices in different towns of Odisha today
Fuel price updates: Check petrol, diesel prices in different towns of Odisha today

While customers are reportedly paying Rs 103.47 per litre of petrol in the Capital city, diesel is available at Rs 95.03 a litre.

Bhadrak parents run from pillar to post for their children's birth certificate
Bhadrak parents run from pillar to post for their children's birth certificate

During the interaction, the parents opened up about the problems they are experiencing for not having their children’s birth certificate.

Petrol Prices
Check petrol, diesel prices at different places in Odisha on May 31 

As per a fuel rate chart, petrol is being sold at the highest price of Rs 108.91 in Malkangiri.

'Gross violation' of excise policy in Bhadrak draws flak 
'Gross violation' of excise policy in Bhadrak draws flak 

According to an RTI report, many liquor shops are blatantly violating the norms set by the Excise department. 

Man taken aback after finding his bride-to-be as male in Odisha
Man taken aback after finding his bride-to-be as male in Odisha

The villagers including Alok were taken aback to find out that Meghna has cheated Alok in disguise. Also, the villagers cut Meghanada’s hair and made him wear men’s clothes. They advised him not to cheat any youth in future.

9 houses gutted in Bhadrak village fire
9 houses gutted in Bhadrak village fire

A fire seemingly caused by an electrical short circuit burnt down at least nine houses at Samia Sahada village under Sahada Panchayat in Bhadrak district

Face-off erupts between local Tehsildar, villagers over land encroachment in Bhadrak
Face-off erupts between local Tehsildar, villagers over land encroachment in Bhadrak

A villager named Ramakant Bhala took the matter to the tehsildar, district collector, Revenue Department and Revenue Divisional Commissioner but in vain. Bhala later knocked the door of High Court seeking its invention into the matter. 

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Engineering college student stabbed by non-students in Odisha

The student, who reportedly sustained critical injuries in the incident, has been admitted to a nearby hospital...

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