News from Sundargarh

Sundargarh district occupies a prominent position in the mineral map of Odisha and is rich in iron ore, limestone, and manganese. True to its name, this beautiful District of Sundargarh with about 43 percent of its total area under forest cover and numerous colorful tribes dotting its landscape and with abundant mining potential is bounded by Ranchi District of Jharkhand on the North; Raigarh District of Chhatisgarh on the west .Sundargarh is recognized as an industrial district of Odisha. Steel Plant, Fertilizer Plant, Cement factory, Ferro Vanadium Plant, Machine building factory, Glass and china clay factory and Spinning mills are some of the major industries of this District. The Steel Plant of Rourkela in this District has the first government sector plant built with foreign collaboration and was the first in India to use LD oxygen technology.

BJD thrashing out game plan for Sambalpur, Sundargarh LS seats
BJD thrashing out game plan for Sambalpur, Sundargarh LS seats

To counter the two BJP stalwarts Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram, the BJD is reportedly planning to field its organisational secretary Pranab Prakash Das in Sambalpur and hockey legend Dillip Tirkey in Sundargarh.

Two killed, one critical as truck hits bike in Odisha’s Sundargarh
Two killed, one critical as truck hits bike in Odisha’s Sundargarh

Three persons hailing from Sargipalli Lokadega area were going on a bike to Darlidhipa. It was stated that the three were going to their relative’s house.

Tiger covers over 1000 km to establish new territory in Odisha 
Tiger covers over 1000 km to establish new territory in Odisha 

The big cat has migrated from Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to Toda Reserve Forest.

2 Youths Injured In Firing In Sundargarh
Chhattisgarh youths injured in firing at Biju Expressway in Odisha

An investigation has started into the firing incident in which two persons were injured in Sundargarh on Friday.

Black leopard in Odisha: Forest Dept confirms presence in Sundargarh
Black leopard in Odisha: Forest Dept confirms presence in Sundargarh

The Forest Department on Thursday confirmed that the movement of a black leopard was captured in trap cameras at Garjan hill of Dhanu Baunsa reserve forest in Sundargarh district.  . 

3 including 2 minors go missing in Odisha’s Ib River 
3 including 2 minors go missing in Odisha’s Ib River 

A picnic turned tragic after three including two minors went missing while taking a bath in Ib River in Sundargarh on Saturday. 

Koida Forest Range Officer's Office
Woman dies in elephant attack in Odisha’s Sundargarh

As per reports, the woman was sleeping in her home when the wild tusker came to her house in search of paddy grains. Smelling danger, Bhadra ran out of her house, but the elephant chased her and reportedly trampled her to death.

Power blackout for 2 years! Odisha village living in dark
Power blackout for 2 years! Odisha village living in dark

As per reports, the two-year-long blackout has resulted from three defunct transformers. Locals lamented that a transformer installed at Munda Sahi went kaput two years ago, but the distribution company has not set it right despite repeated pleas of consumers.

Villagers Demanding Electricity In Front Of Koida Panchayat Samiti Office
Travesty! These Odisha villages yet to see 'light' even 77 years after Independence

Looking at these villages, one can easily fathom the neglect these villagers have been subjected to all these years.

Four bike-borne miscreants rob petrol pump staffer of Rs 2 lakh in Odisha’s Sundargarh 
Four bike-borne miscreants rob petrol pump staffer of Rs 2 lakh in Odisha’s Sundargarh 

Four bike-borne unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked a petrol pump staff with sharp weapons and decamped with Rs 2 lakh at Lamloi Square in Sundargarh’s Rajgangpur on Thursday. 

Sans electricity, tribal students in Odisha's Sundargarh struggling during exam time
Sans electricity, tribal students in Odisha's Sundargarh struggling during exam time

Contrary to the state government’s claim on the reformation in the energy sector, tribal students including those of Class-X have been struggling to prepare for the exams under the light of oil lamps in the absence of electricity for the last three months.

Four mutilated bodies found on rail track on Odisha-Jharkhand border
Four mutilated bodies found on rail track on Odisha-Jharkhand border

DSP Rakesh Minj and a team of the Government Railway Police along with a forensic team rushed to the spot and started an investigation into the matter. The bodies have been seized for post-mortem.

Odisha Governor's social media post exposes drinking water problems of villagers 
Odisha Governor's social media post exposes drinking water problems of villagers 

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das once again unmasked the state government with a post on his social media handle X.

Carcass of elephant calf found in Odisha’s Sundargarh  
Carcass of elephant calf found in Odisha’s Sundargarh  

A carcass of a male elephant calf was found in the teak forest near Malda village under the Koida range of Sundargarh district on Tuesday. 

Odisha Guv interacts with farmers, students in Sundargarh
Odisha Guv interacts with farmers, students in Sundargarh

The farmers of Subdega block in Sundargarh district are hopeful that their problems will soon be addressed as Governor Raghubar Das heard their grievances during his one-day visit to the district on Monday. 

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