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.

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. 

breaking news
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...

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Cyclone Asani: IMD issues yellow warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha

In the past 24 hours, light to moderate rain/thunderstorm has occurred at many places over the districts of coastal Odisha and at one or two places over the districts of interior Odisha with heavy rainfall at one or two places over the districts of Cuttack, Bhadrak and Deogarh.

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, lies about 680 km off Puri
Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, lies about 680 km off Puri

Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena has assured that there will be no impact of Cyclone Asani in Odisha as it will move 100 km away off Puri coast.

Cameraman Manas murder case: Accused Niranjan Sethi denied bail again
Cameraman Manas murder case: Accused Niranjan Sethi denied bail again

“Considering the nature of allegation and gravity of the offence, I am not inclined to release the petitioner on bail. Accordingly, the bail petition of the petitioner Niranjan Sethi being devoid of merit stands rejected. The bail application is disposed of accordingly,” Bhadrak District and Sessions Judge said.

IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm in 12 Odisha districts
IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm in 12 Odisha districts

As per IMD, people in Odisha will get relief from the scorching heat conditions in view of the rain and thunderstorm activities.

Youth Rescued From Baitarani River
Watch: Odisha youth jumps into crocodile infested river, rescued

The firefighters of Chandbali fire department in Bhadrak rescued a youth from the crocodile-infested Baitarani river near Aranya Niwas in Chandbali on Saturday night.

Overhead Water Tank Built Under Basudha Scheme
Odisha Govt’s Basudha Yojana 'Fails' To Serve Purpose, Termed Eyewash

The much touted Basudha yojana, which aims at providing potable water to the rural Odisha, seems to have turned out to be a mere eyewash for the villagers in Dharmashala and Basudevpur.

Youth Attacked With Acid Over Suspected Property Dispute In Bhadrak
Youth Attacked With Acid Over Suspected Property Dispute In Bhadrak

Jena was rushed to district headquarters hospital in an ambulance. He suffered severe burns in his eyes and face. As his condition deteriorated, he was referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. 

Manas Murder Case: Sarmistha, Her Aide Jhuna Remanded To Police Custody Till April 7
Manas Murder Case: Sarmistha, Her Aide Jhuna Remanded To Police Custody Till April 7

The Crime Branch deposed Sarmistha Rout, Jhuna Bhoi, former OIS officer Niranjan Sethi and Ranjan Nayak alias Raj before the JMFC and prayed the court for five day remand of the accused. 

Gulmaki Dalwazi Habib
Gulmaki Elected As Odisha's First Muslim Woman Chairperson In Urban Polls

According to political analysts, no Muslim woman has so far been elected as chairperson of any civic body in Odisha so far. However, one Md Akbar was the chairperson of another Muslim dominated municipality in Kendrapara from 1983 to 1990.

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