Tag: Balasore

 Drunk son kills mother after quarrel over food in Odisha’s Soro
Drunk son kills mother after quarrel over food in Odisha’s Soro

Urmila Mohanty, a neighbour said, “Arun used to beat his family members under the influence of alcohol. Yesterday, he had asked non-veg items to his mother who is a widow.

  • Wednesday, 17 July 2024
2 killed after being hit by Puri-Howrah Express near Bahanaga
2 killed after being hit by Puri-Howrah Express near Bahanaga

At least two people were killed after being struck by the Puri-Howrah Express near the Bahanaga-Dandaharipur railway gate in Balasore. The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. GRP Police have started an investigation into the incident.

  • Tuesday, 09 July 2024
Curfew in Balasore
Curfew clamped in Balasore Municipality after group clash; internet services suspended in sensitive areas

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has appealed to different communities to maintain peace and harmony in the region

  • Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Cops rescue infant abducted from Balasore DHH within 12 hours, detain 2 
Cops rescue infant abducted from Balasore DHH within 12 hours, detain 2 

In Balasore, police swiftly rescued an abducted infant from the district hospital within 12 hours, using CCTV and local intelligence. Two suspects were detained, including an ASHA worker involved in the incident.

  • Monday, 10 June 2024
Infant's mother Anita Dandpat
Newborn baby boy 'stolen' from Odisha hospital; family lodges complaint

As per the allegation by the family members, the newborn baby was stolen by a woman from the maternity ward of the hospital.

  • Sunday, 09 June 2024
Odisha Elections 2024: Congress will create jobs for 30 lakh if voted to power, says Congress chief
Odisha Elections 2024: Congress will create jobs for 30 lakh if voted to power, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge  

President of the All India Congress Committee Mallikarjun Kharge came down heavily on the BJD government in the state and the NDA government at the centre on Wednesday. 

  • Wednesday, 29 May 2024
BJP leader Pratap Sarangi
Gas leak in prawn factory: Minor girls rescued while being taken away from hospital in Balasore

Sarangi went to the local police station along with the workers engaged in the prawn factory and demanded stern action against the company.

  • Friday, 17 May 2024
Odisha man 'posing as doctor for 15 years' exposed; police complaint lodged 
Odisha man 'posing as doctor for 15 years' exposed; police complaint lodged 

In Odisha, a man named Bhaskar Chandra Sahoo has been exposed for posing as a doctor for 15 years in the Soro area of Balasore. After being discovered using a forged registration number, a police complaint was lodged against him.

  • Monday, 06 May 2024
Jaleswar hospital tense after patient's death; kin allege 'medical negligence'
Jaleswar hospital tense after patient's death; kin allege 'medical negligence'

Tension erupted at GK Bhattar CHC in Jaleswar, Balasore, after a patient died from alleged medical negligence. Relatives allegedly manhandled Dr. Dillip Patra, blaming him for the delay in treatment of the patient.

  • Friday, 03 May 2024
Patients and their attendants wait in long queues outside Balasore District Headquarters Hospital
Sizzling heat adds to woes of patients and attendants in Balasore hospital

With the mercury continuously hovering over 40 degree Celsius and people succumbing to sunstroke in Odisha including one in the district, patients and their attendants are allegedly left in a lurch sans shelter and drinking facilities on the hospital premises.

  • Thursday, 02 May 2024
Balasore villagers threaten poll boycott over closure of school
‘No school, no vote’: Balasore villagers threaten poll boycott over closure of school

The villagers have moved Orissa High Court against the decision of the government to close the school. They have also threatened to boycott the upcoming election if the government’s decision is not changed soon.

  • Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Gesture of Love: Divyangs tie nuptial knot in Odisha’s Remuna
Gesture of Love: Divyangs tie nuptial knot in Odisha’s Remuna

Sarat Mohanty, a resident of Saharda village under Remuna block and Jyotismita, a resident of Chhanapuar exchanged wedding vows. The couple is hard of hearing as well as speaking. Their parents had never thought of finding them a match.

  • Monday, 29 April 2024
Tension flares up after youth dies in factory mishap in Odisha; kin stage dharna for body, compensat
Tension flares up after youth dies in factory mishap in Odisha; kin stage dharna for body, compensation

Ganeswar Patra, the bother of the deceased, said, “My brother died at the hospital on April 25. His body is not being handed over to us. I appeal to the company to send the body to my house. The company is delaying.”

  • Saturday, 27 April 2024
Arrested fraudster in Balasore
‘5th Pass’ fraudster dupes job aspirants of over Rs 2 crore in Balasore; arrested

As per police sources, Ramesh had collected Rs 3 lakh each from more than 50 persons with the false assurance of giving them jobs in banks and other government organisations.

  • Thursday, 25 April 2024
Odisha confirms 1 sunstroke death from Balasore
Odisha confirms 1 sunstroke death from Balasore; 71 heat-related illness cases reported

People should refrain from moving out under the scorching heat during the peak hours of the day (around 1100 IST-1500 IST).

  • Friday, 19 April 2024
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