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.

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.

National Award Winning Teachers Form Odisha
Two from Odisha selected to receive National Teachers’ Award 2023

The names of the teachers are- Sashi Sekhar Karsharma, Headmaster of Kenduapada Government High School under Bhadrak’s Bonth block and Subash Chandra Rout, a retired teacher from Jagatsinghpur.

Low pressure triggers rainfall
Baitarani water level rising, breaches danger mark at Akhuapada

The only respite is the fact that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a sharp drop in rainfall activities in different parts of Odisha from today.

Independence Day
School students fall sick during Independence Day parade in Bhadrak

Following the incident, the students were immediately rushed to the Basudevpur community health centre.

Missing War Veteran Anand Patri
As India celebrates Independence Day, freedom eludes Odia war veteran languishing in Pak jail

Patri family in Kalyani village under Bhadrak’s Dhamnagar block has been waiting for the return of Anand Patri. Anand who fought in both the 1962 Indo-China war and the 1965 Indo-Pak war has been missing since 1965.

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