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.

Violence In 1st Phase Odisha Panchayat Polls: SEC Summons DGP, Chief Secretary Ahead Of 2nd Phase
Violence In 1st Phase Odisha Panchayat Polls: SEC Summons DGP, Chief Secretary Ahead Of 2nd Phase

Further, the DGP has assured that strict security measures will be in place for the remaining four phases of rural elections so as to ensure the conduct of the election in a free and fair manner.

Odisha Panchayat Polls: Star Campaigners Chip In Ahead Of Last Day Canvassing For First Phase
Odisha Panchayat Polls: Star Campaigners Chip In Ahead Of Last Day Canvassing For First Phase

On the other hand, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has intensified campaigning in Ganjam's Polsara Block. Several Ollywood actors like Tamanna, Poonam and Debashis were seen campaigning with local MLA Srikant Sahoo in ZP zone 38, 39 and 40. 

Never Tasted Victory In 35 Yrs, Odisha Man Continues His Tryst With Panchayat Polls 
Never Tasted Victory In 35 Yrs, Odisha Man Continues His Tryst With Panchayat Polls 

Ashwini Sethi has unsuccessfully been contesting as a ward member for last 35 years.

Odisha Panchayat Polls
Odisha Panchayat Polls Campaign: 3 Injured In BJD-BJP Face-Off In Bhadrak

The injured, from both sides, were initially admitted to Chandbali Community Health Centre and later shifted to Bhadrak District Headquarters hospital as their condition deteriorated

Coronavirus Odisha
Odisha Reports 3629 New COVID-19 Cases In Last 24 Hrs

With this, the cumulative Covid-19 positive tally in the State has surged to 12,59,405 while a total of 12,15,380 people have recovered from the infection so far.

Dhamnagar Police Station, Bhadrak
Odisha Bhadrak Missing Case: Skeletal Remains Of A Youth Recovered In Dhamnagar

While the Police is suspecting it to be the body of one Khageswar Nayak, who went missing on December 19, 2021, from the village after incurring heavy loss in an online game, only DNA profiling can shed light on the identity of the body recovered.

BJD MLA In Bhadrak Flouts Covid Norms During Campaigning For ZP Candidate
BJD MLA In Bhadrak Flouts Covid Norms During Campaigning For ZP Candidate

BJD's Zilla Parishad (ZP) member candidate Ranjan Sahoo, Zone 5's ZP member Balabhadra Lenka, local Sarpanch and Samiti member candidate were among others present at the event.

Odisha Panchayat Polls
Odisha Panchayat Polls: BJD Candidates Accused Of Distributing Cash To Voters In Bhadrak, Video Goes Viral

The person concerned purportedly distributing cash in the video is said to be a Zilla Parishad candidate of the ruling BJD

Odisha Panchayat Polls: Persons With Disabilities Trying Luck In Politics
Odisha Panchayat Polls: Persons With Disabilities Trying Luck In Politics

Mallick is not a rich person, nor does he have political experience. Yet, he has been the cynosure of all eyes because despite his physical impediments, he is in the fray for the crucial rural body polls. 

FIR To Be Lodged Against Students Who Submitted Fake Disability Certificate In Odisha Colleges
FIR To Be Lodged Against Students Who Submitted Fake Disability Certificate In Odisha Colleges

Mishra has also warned to take stringent action against the students found to have submitted forged disability certificates. Moreover, the Secretary has instructed to invalidate the candidature of students who have submitted fake certificates.

Odisha Woman Who Lost Husband To Covid-19 Donates Rs 40L Society’s Money 
Odisha Woman Who Lost Husband To Covid-19 Donates Rs 40L Society’s Money 

Then State came to know her plight when her distress requests for generous donations to save her Covid-19 positive husband made headlines. Abhisekh had tested positive for the infection just eight days after their marriage. 

Woman Dumps Husband After Finding Him HIV Positive
Woman Dumps Husband After Finding Him HIV Positive In Odisha’s Bhadrak

On the other hand, the woman alleged that her in-laws and husband used to physically harass her and since she was unable to bear the trauma anymore, she decided to leave the family.

Road Blockade In Bhadrak
Tension In Bhadrak After Youth Meets With Accident During Mask Enforcement Drive

Tension flared up on Friday evening at Bhadrak town when a young man was left with a broken leg after a two-wheeler hit him during a mask checking drive by the Police.

Protest Over Irregularities In Admission At Bhadrak Autonomous College Intensifies
Protest Over Irregularities In Admission At Bhadrak Autonomous College Intensifies

“The Principal of the college has been directed to verify the certificated following which further action will be taken as per law in this regard,” said Trilochan Majhi, Bhadrak district collector.

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