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.

Thief caught on cam stealing from temple
Miscreants target Ram and Hanuman temple in Odisha, loot valuables

As per reports, the burglars looted silver ornaments from Ram and Hanuman temple at Baral Sahi under ward no.1. Apart from the ornaments, the thieves have also looted cash from the donation box.

Minor girl carries injured father on trolley for 35 kms in Odisha’s Bhadrak
Minor girl carries injured father on trolley for 35 kms in Odisha’s Bhadrak

Today, the hospital authorities asked her to take her father back, saying he needed surgery. With no option left, she was carrying her father back home on the trolley. 

Odisha farmers lose sleep over pest attack on paddy
Odisha farmers lose sleep over pest attack on paddy

Farmers alleged that due to pest attacks, the paddy plants are failing to give out shoots. They are worried that they won’t be able to repay their loans and borrowings that they have taken for the cultivation this year.  

Group clash erupts in Bhadrak; one critically injured
Group clash erupts in Bhadrak; one critically injured

As Padmapur village under Basudevpur block has been tense since Thursday night after the clash, police personnel have been deployed at the village.

Sex Racket Busted In Bhadrak
Sex racket busted in hotel in Odisha's Bhadrak; 3 girls rescued

Sources said that the concerned hotel owner has also been detained and further investigation in this connection is underway. It is alleged that the sex racket has been operating in a clandestine manner from the hotel for long.

BJD's Jansampark Padayatra a platform to introduce candidates?
BJD's Jansampark Padayatra a platform to introduce candidates?

During a public contact programme held in Dhamnagar of Bhadrak district recently, former MLA Muktikant Mandal dropped broad hints about Sanjay Das, an aspiring BJD leader, to lead this Assembly segment in the days to come. 

Faulty cataract surgery takes six elderly patients’ vision in Odisha’s Bhadrak 
Faulty cataract surgery takes six elderly patients’ vision in Odisha’s Bhadrak 

The operations were done between September 28 and 30. After the operations, instead of getting their normal vision back, they allegedly lost their vision permanently. 

Girl dupes multiple youths
2 persons including jawan 'duped' by girl after Facebook friendship

Not only Santosh, a jawan Samar Nayak has also brought similar allegations against the concerned girl. Samar claimed that he gave Rs 12 lakh to her and was slapped with a false case for seeking a refund of his money.

School student death sparks tension
Class 1 student dies after road project plaque falls on him in Odisha’s Bhadrak

As per initial reports, the mishap occurred during recess hours of the school. Locals blamed the callous attitude of the teachers and school administration for not supervising the students during the break.

'Cash for rice': PDS beneficiaries gherao dealer in Odisha’s Bhadark 
'Cash for rice': PDS beneficiaries gherao dealer in Odisha’s Bhadark 

Scores of PDS beneficiaries at Brahmanigaon village under Basudevpur block gheraoed the dealer for allegedly forcing them to take money in lieu of rice.

Family accuses ex-MLA of issuing threats
Family accuses former MLA Muktikanta Mandal of issuing threats; stages dharna in front of SP office

The family of one Lipika Barik from Kanchakhia village has alleged that they are having a property dispute with a group and the matter is now sub-judice in court

Teachers’ Day: This Divyang teacher from Odisha lives for teaching!  
Teachers’ Day: This Divyang teacher from Odisha lives for teaching!  

If a first-time visitor visits his class, he can be forgiven for mistaking him for a trained teacher. But the fact is that he has no formal training in teaching.

Students demand filling teacher post
Students turn up at Bhadrak Collector’s joint grievance meet, demand fulfillment of teacher post

In one such incident, students turned up during Bhadrak Collector’s joint grievance meeting with their single point charter of demand. Initially, everybody, including senior administrative officials and others, was taken aback after seeing students turning up at the grievance meet.

Teachers' Day: Know the 2 teachers from Odisha who will receive National Teachers’ Award-2023 today
Teachers' Day: Know the 2 teachers from Odisha who will receive National Teachers’ Award-2023 today

Subash Chandra Rout, a retired Headmaster of Brundaban Government High School in Jagatsinghpur district and Sashi Sekhar Karsharma, a Headmaster of Kenduapada Government High School in Bhadrak district will be felicitated at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Beneficiaries gherao BDO, Supplies Inspector
Beneficiaries gherao BDO, Supplies Inspector in Odisha over non-supply of PDS rice

Moreover, some beneficiaries were also seen dragging the Supplies Inspector on the road. However, a scuffle broke out between Police and women beneficiaries when the cops tried to rescue the Supplies Inspector. Police have detained two persons in this connection.

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