Tag: Berhampur

People suffer as community toilets go kaput in Odisha’s Silk City 
People suffer as community toilets go kaput in Odisha’s Silk City 

The case in point is the three-year-old toilet near Penduru Gadai Market in the Bada Bazaar area. Locals alleged that since its floor has broken and water is scarcely available, the toilet is of no use to people and traders. Over Rs 15 lakh was spent on the toilet three years ago.

  • Sunday, 26 November 2023
Kerala woman found dead in Berhampur lodge, boyfriend absconding
Kerala woman found dead in Berhampur lodge, boyfriend absconding 

A woman from Kerala was found dead in a lodge on Saturday evening in Berhampur of Ganjam district; probe underway. 

  • Sunday, 26 November 2023
Ex-students in Berhampur create wall painting of ‘Holy Trinity’ with over 5K bottle caps
Ex-students in Berhampur create wall painting of ‘Holy Trinity’ with over 5K bottle caps 

A huge wall painting of ‘Holy Trinity’ with over 5K bottle caps was created by school students in Berhampur.

  • Sunday, 26 November 2023
Berhampur mayor's dance on ‘Naveen Babu' song at dandia programme goes viral
Berhampur mayor's dance on ‘Naveen Babu' song at dandia programme goes viral

The programme was organised on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami on Tuesday, featuring the song, which is reportedly played at several Biju Janata Dal (BJD) programmes and campaigns.   

  • Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Woman Child Welfare Committee member bludgeoned to death in Berhampur
Woman Child Welfare Committee member bludgeoned to death in Berhampur

The accused attacked her from behind when she was speaking to someone over the phone and bludgeoned her to death. 

  • Thursday, 12 October 2023
Non-Linear Junction Detector
High-tech device to curb cellphone use by prisoners in Berhampur circle jail

Any prisoner using mobile phones secretly inside the jail could be detected with the modern device easily.

  • Wednesday, 11 October 2023
Bomb hurled at ex-Mayor’s car in Berhampur
Bomb hurled at ex-Mayor’s car in Berhampur over suspected political enmity

Though the reason behind the bomb attack is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected to be the fallout of political enmity.

  • Saturday, 30 September 2023
No relief from soaring tomato price in Odisha, kitchen essential continues to make pockets bleed
No relief from soaring tomato price in Odisha, kitchen essential continues to make pockets bleed

While buyers have to pay Rs 100 to buy one 1 kg tomato in Bhubaneswar, the vegetable is being sold for Rs 120 to 140 per kg in Berhampur.

  • Wednesday, 09 August 2023
Vivek Express
Passengers panic after smoke detected in Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express in Berhampur

Passengers reportedly pulled chain after detecting the smoke

  • Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Odisha medical student dies under mysterious circumstance
Odisha medical student dies under mysterious circumstance

According to sources, Subhani was rescued from her hostel room in critical condition and admitted to the hospital. However, she died while undergoing treatment.

  • Thursday, 15 June 2023
Odisha auto rickshaw driver returns bag containing gold jewellery worth Rs 7 lakh to passenger
Odisha auto rickshaw driver returns bag containing gold jewellery worth Rs 7 lakh to passenger 

According to sources, family members of one Simanchal had come to Berhampur to attend an event. After reaching Berhampur Station, they hired T Simadri’s auto rickshaw to Om Bihar.  But, they accidentally left one bag in the vehicle after reaching their destination and left.

  • Saturday, 27 May 2023
MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur
MKCG lacks dedicated burn unit, patients suffer as pleas fall on deaf ears

Critical patients are either referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack or Visakhapatnam for treatment.

  • Sunday, 26 March 2023
Marriage turns into tragedy, 3 dead after being hit by SUV in Berhampur 
Marriage turns into tragedy, 3 dead after being hit by SUV in Berhampur 

Suddenly, a speeding Scorpio vehicle heading towards Gopalpur rammed into the procession leading to the death of three persons on the spot.

  • Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Super speciality hospital in Berhampur
500-bed super speciality hospital lying shut for 4 years since completion in Odisha

Locals have alleged that many costly instruments have been damaged as the hospital has been locked for over four years.

  • Saturday, 28 January 2023
Woman held for cheating youth with railway job promise
Woman held for cheating youth with railway job promise

Police seized Adhaar cards and many fake appointment letters from her possession

  • Thursday, 05 January 2023
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