Tag: Bhadrak

Nalia River Where The Trio Drowned
Three college students drown in Odisha’s Bhadrak, two injured

Sources said they were bathing in the river when they suddenly started drowning. And all of them went deep into the water while trying to save each other.

  • Tuesday, 04 April 2023
BDO allegedly slaps school committee president in Odisha 
BDO allegedly slaps school committee president in Odisha 

BDO Pradeep Sethi on Thursday paid a visit to the school for inspection. During his presence at the school, he had a heated argument with school committee president Ranjan Barik over some issues. 

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Odisha on March 26
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Odisha on March 26

The Home Minister is expected to visit Bhadrak as part of the ongoing Lok Sabha Pravas, informed BJP's state general secretary Prithviraj Harichandan. 

  • Monday, 06 March 2023
Munsi Melana – A unique Holi celebration between cops and commoners
Munsi Melana – A unique Holi celebration between cops and commoners

In a bid to spread brotherhood and friendship between the local people and police, then Bhandaripokhari IIC Babulal Munsi started this ‘Melana’ that has over the years turned into a festival and is celebrated every year.

  • Monday, 06 March 2023
Adulterated tobacco trade busted in Bhadrak
Adulterated tobacco trade busted in Bhadrak, 1 held

Acting on a tip-off, the Puruna Bazaar police conducted raids in the area and seized 48 packets of duplicate tobacco of different brands. Besides, the police have also seized packaging materials, chemicals and other incriminating materials during the raid. 

  • Tuesday, 21 February 2023
14 Bengal tourists injured after bus en route to Puri hits truck in Bhadrak
14 Bengal tourists injured after bus en route to Puri hits truck in Bhadrak

According to sources, the devotees from Kolkata were on their way to Puri to pay their obeisance to Lord Jagannath. However, the bus hit a truck from the rear, stationed on National Highway-16 after the driver lost balance over the wheels.

  • Saturday, 11 February 2023
Teacher by profession, YouTuber by passion: Odisha's Prafulla Nayak is an inspiration for many
Teacher by profession, YouTuber by passion: Odisha's Prafulla Nayak is an inspiration for many

Prafulla also aims to continue his good job in the village and empower many other students in the area to become self-independent and self-reliant.

  • Wednesday, 08 February 2023
Fake doctor detained at Bhadrak district hospital 
Fake doctor detained at Bhadrak district hospital 

According to sources, Rajib came to the hospital dressed up as a doctor and asked the security guard the way to the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist department by saying he is a new recruit.

  • Thursday, 02 February 2023
3 teachers for 8 classes! Students stage protest in Odisha over teacher appointment 
3 teachers for 8 classes! Students stage protest in Odisha over teacher appointment 

Students and their parents have launched an indefinite dharana demanding appointment of teachers.

  • Friday, 06 January 2023
In this Odisha village, demon king Sambarasura is worshipped
In this Odisha village, demon king Sambarasura is worshipped

Earlier Sambarasura puja was held for months with fanfare. Now the puja is held for only seven days due to a dispute among villagers.

  • Wednesday, 04 January 2023
Coal-laden train catches fire in Bhadrak
Coal-laden goods train catches fire in Odisha’s Bhadrak

Fire service personnel were pressed into service to douse the fire. 

  • Friday, 30 December 2022
Odisha’s Bhadrak family loses 3 members within 12 days
Odisha’s Bhadrak family loses 3 members within 12 days

The tragic-stricken family was on Friday preparing for the rituals associated with the death of two members when another member died in a road mishap.

  • Friday, 09 December 2022
‘I’m An Item Girl, But I Know My Limits’
Shoes Hurled During ‘Obscene’ Jatra Dance In Odisha

Jatra programme in Charampa, Bhadrak on Wednesday night. Shoe hurled at female dancer on stage . Outrage over ‘obscene dance’

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  • Saturday, 29 October 2022
Outrage over obscene dance during Kali Puja programme in Odisha’s Bhadrak
Outrage over obscene dance during Kali Puja programme in Odisha’s Bhadrak

When contacted, Pradeep Kumar Mishra, Manager of Rajnandini Opera Party said, “Just because of one woman, there was a huge scuffle. No other spectators said anything. I think it is a publicity stunt.”

  • Saturday, 29 October 2022
Irregularities in PDS distribution surfaces
Bhadrak PDS beneficiaries travel 18 km, spend Rs 100 to get 5kg rice

Resentment is brewing among the beneficiaries of Public Distribution System (PDS) at Sahapur under Tihidi block in Bhadrak district.

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  • Friday, 28 October 2022
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