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.
In Bhadrak, an 11 KV wire snapped on a farmer and he got electrocuted leading to his untimely death. The incident led to a major fire and protests by locals demanding compensation. Two acres of farmland was completely gutted in the incident.
A youth identified as Jyoti Ranjan Das allegedly set his ex-girlfriend's house ablaze in Anandpur village of Bhadrak district after a breakup. Property worth Rs 15 lakh were destroyed in the blaze. Police are investigating into the allegations.
Odisha's Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena reports 16,287 deaths from road accidents over three years. New tech-driven enforcement aims to curb violations.
A massive fire in Dhamra, Bhadrak district, gutted five rooms at Ajay Sahu's residence. Villagers attempted rescue, but only the fire brigade could control it. No injuries reported.
Unidentified miscreants looted gold, silver from four Bhadrak temples. Villagers discovered the crime; police investigation is underway.
As per initial reports, heavy smoke started emanating from the wheels due to brake binding. Usually, fire is triggered due to excess heat after the train brakes get jammed in the brake binding process.
Irate women from Tala Sahi, Harasinghpur, demanded arrests after an attack during the Goddess Jagaddhatri immersion. They gheraoed Pirahat police station in Bhadrak.
During the Kartika Purnima celebrations, a boat carrying Sadhaba Puas developed glitches at Chudamani jetty in Bhadrak, leaving devotees stranded. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Odisha Vigilance sleuths caught revenue inspector Bhagabata Khatua while taking a Rs 5,000 bribe in Bhadrak district. Complainant Bijaya Mallick reported the matter to Vigilance and the RI was caught red-handed. A probe is underway.
Tension arose at Bishnupur Chhak on NH-16 in Bhadrak after a fatal collision between a bike and a truck killed the rider and the pillion rider.
The Odisha DGP held discussions with senior police officials at Dhamnagar today. So far 27 persons, including 10 from Bhadrak and 17 from Dhamnagar have been arrested.
The work was undertaken on the advice of a geologist after the priest experienced some mysterious activities at his residence.
Eastern range IG Satyajit Nayak announced that internet services will remain suspended for another 48 hours in Bhadrak following a communal rift over a controversial social media post. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) will also remain in force indefinitely. Messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook have been suspended to prevent the spread of inflammatory messages. Bhadrak police have arrested 15 individuals, including the prime accused, and deployed six platoons of police force.
A rare 9th-century Bhumisparsha Buddha idol was discovered in the Baitarani river bed near Mudhapada village, Bhadrak district.
The Bhadrak district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in Godipokhari village and nearby areas following a group clash that injured four people. The orders are effective from 2.00 PM on September 19 to 10 PM on September 21. The IIC Dhusuri police station will enforce the prohibition, with the Tahasildar, Dhamanagar acting as Executive Magistrate.
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