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.

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). 

Accused Astrologer Nilambar Pani
Astrologer arrested from Bhadrak for alleged rape bid on woman

The victim family which was going through a domestic problem sought Pani’s help, who in turn gave them cloves and charged lakhs of rupees as his consultation fee.

Two Youths Walk To Ayodhya From Berhampur
From Berhampur to Ayodhya: Two Odisha Youths Embark on Padyatra to mark Ram Mandir Consecration

Kuresh Behera and Sonu Bisoi started from their home town Berhampur’s Chandpur on December 30, 2023 and expect to reach Ayodhya before January 22 to see the grand consecration ceremony. They have reached Bhadrak on Thursday.

Cuttack artisans creating 35 feet Lord Shiva statue for Akhandalamani shrine 
Cuttack artisans creating 35 feet Lord Shiva statue for Akhandalamani shrine 

It will be a fibre statue and after completion, Lord Shiva will be seen in a meditating posture. 

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra van vandalised in Odisha; BJP MLA says BJD behind attack
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra van vandalised in Odisha; BJP MLA says BJD behind attack

The BJP MLA said that the BJD is unable to tolerate the developmental and welfare works being undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Class V student dies, another injured in road mishap in Odisha
Class V student dies, another injured in road mishap in Odisha

A school student died and another student sustained severe injuries after a tractor hit them near Nuapokhari Dhanaghar under Agarpada Police limits in Bhadrak district on Tuesday. 

Attack on Man During Night Patrolling
Alleged assault on man during night patrolling in Bhadrak, 4 police personnel transferred

It is alleged that Nayak was beaten up by four police personnel, including an ASI, a constable, and two home guards during night patrolling near Kandaba bridge under Agarpada police limits on December 30, 2023.

Purification rituals after VK Pandian's Bhadrak visit
BJP activists resort to 'purification rituals' after BJD leader VK Pandian’s Bhadrak visit

Scores of men and women from Sri Bairagi Sishu Mandir took out a rally and reached the Saheed Padia and sprinkled cow dung and turmeric water on the entire area.

I have visited over 615 villages on foot since Nov 2022: Dhamnagar MLA hits out at BJD's VK Pandian 
I have visited over 615 villages on foot since Nov 2022: Dhamnagar MLA hits out at BJD's VK Pandian 

“Even yesterday, the moment when the 5T Chairman was alleging that the legislator is conspicuous by his absence, I was among the people who were affected by a fire mishap at a village under Sahaspur panchayat,” said Dhamnagar .

Kamiya Jani ripple effect: Akhandalamani servitors oppose Pandian’s visit, sprinkle Ganga water 
Kamiya Jani ripple effect: Akhandalamani servitors oppose Pandian’s visit, sprinkle Ganga water 

The entry of YouTuber Kamiya Jani into Puri Srimandir excited protests from servitors at the Baba Akhandalamani temple at Aradi in Bhadrak during 5T chairperson VK Pandian's visit on Wednesday. 

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