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Hans India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bhadrak to apply for GI tag for ‘Palua Ladu'
Bhadrak: The district administration of Bhadrak has initiated measures to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for 'Palua Ladu', a traditional sweetmeat known for its distinct flavour and artisanal preparation. The move comes following a directive from District Collector Dilip Routray, who had instructed all departmental heads, tehsildars and block development officers to include 'Palua Ladu' in hospitality packets served during official meetings and events. 'Securing the GI tag will safeguard the cultural and historical legacy of 'Palua Ladu' while providing Bhadrak a unique identity,' Routray said. It will also boost the regional economy, encourage local sweet makers and showcase Odisha's rich heritage on the global platform, he said. 'Palua Ladu' is cherished across Odisha and beyond for its rich taste and traditional preparation using simple, time-honoured ingredients like 'palua' (arrowroot powder), semolina and sugar. The initiative to obtain a GI tag is seen as a strategic effort to protect its authenticity, prevent imitation and promote the skills of Bhadrak's confectioners, an official said. The district administration is working closely with local sweet makers and cultural organisations to compile historical and technical documentation needed for the GI tag application, he said. 'If the tag is granted, 'Palua Ladu' will join Odisha's other GI-tagged specialties like 'Rasagola' and 'Kandhamal Haldi',' the official said.
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Public blames delay in new DHH work as woman dies in elevator mishap in Odisha
BHADRAK: The Bhadrak administration is facing backlash over the in the district headquarters hospital (DHH), with locals attributing the mishap to the delay in shifting the DHH to the new building constructed at a cost of Rs 200 crore. A day after a 54-year-old woman patient was crushed to death inside the elevator of the old DHH building, several local outfits have threatened to launch agitation to protest the delay in making the new hospital fully functional. Sources said it has been nearly 10 months since the new DHH building was completed at Gelpur. However, it is yet to be made fully operational. The new six-storey building boasts of modern infrastructure, advanced operation theatres, emergency units and provisions for separate departments such as Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medicine, Surgery among others. However, patients are still being treated at the old hospital which faces challenges like overcrowding, space shortage and limited diagnostic facilities. While members of the civil society and citizen forums demanded immediate operationalisation of the new DHH, a medical officer on condition of anonymity said the district administration has sent multiple letters to the Health department in this regard. However, there has been no response on making the new DHH fully operational. Chief district medical officer (CDMO) Dr Sudhanshu Sekhar Bal said the Mother and Child Care unit is already functioning in the new DHH. 'The new DHH building has no fire safety certificate due to which it is yet to be made fully functional. Steps are being taken to obtain the certificate soon,' he added. Meanwhile, Bhadrak collector Dilip Routray has directed the R&B division authorities to install a new lift in the old DHH building. Besides, a committee led by the sub-collector will probe the death of the 54-year-old patient in the mishap. 'The CDMO has been directed to replace the lift and take steps to prevent recurrence of such mishaps. A committee has also been formed to investigate the circumstances that led to the incident. Whoever is found guilty will face action,' said Routray. On Thursday, Minati Parida of Narasinghapur village under Randia panchayat was crushed to death after the elevator started to move up all of a sudden without any warning reportedly due to a glitch in the sensor. She was trapped inside with her lower torso crushed between the elevator and the wall of lift shaft.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hospital lift crushes woman to death, sparks outrage in Bhadrak
Balasore: A 55-year-old woman, who had gone to Bhadrak district headquarters hospital with breathing difficulty, suffered a gruesome death when the stretcher carrying her got stuck in the lift, crushing her on Thursday morning. Bhadrak district collector Dilip Routray has ordered an inquiry and announced compensation of Rs 8 lakh to the victim's family. The administration has also ordered immediate inspection and replacement of the faulty lift. Minati Parida , a resident of Narasinghpur village was feeling uncomfortable in the morning. Her daughter-in-law and grandson called an ambulance and took her to the hospital. Since she was feeling unwell, Minati was put on a stretcher. In the absence of a ward boy or attendant, family members had to take her to the female medicine ward located on the first floor of the hospital. As soon as they entered the lift, and even before they could pull its grill gate shut, the lift suddenly jerked upwards, trapping Minati and crushing her. Minati's daughter-in-law and grandson, who were accompanying her, narrowly escaped injury. The body remained stuck for nearly five hours before it was retrieved with the help of fire services. The delay sparked protests from family members and locals at the hospital premises. Police had to be deployed to bring the situation under control. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo "The accident occurred due to a sensor malfunction in the lift," chief district medical officer Dr Sudhanshu Shekhar Bal said. Local political leaders, including Bhandaripokhari MLA Sanjiv Mallick and BJD leader Prafulla Samal, criticised the hospital's infrastructure maintenance and staff absence.
