Tag: Sambalpur

No processions, bike rallies on roads during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in Sambalpur
No processions, bike rallies on roads during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in Sambalpur

The district administration appealed to the people to abide by the decision taken to ensure peace and harmony during the Hanuman Jayanti celebration.        

  • Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Sambalpur bombing case cracked; one arrested
Sambalpur bombing case cracked; one arrested

SP Mukesh Bhamoo said, "The accused had technical knowledge about bomb-making. He used a bicycle in the crime. We have seized his bicycle and cell phone. The phone will be sent to the forensic lab for data recovery. The incident was the outcome of personal rivalry.”

  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024
3 injured in bombing in Sambalpur, tension flares up  
3 injured in bombing in Sambalpur, tension flares up  

As per reports, two miscreants hurled a bomb from a flyover in the area. However, the reason behind the bombing was not ascertained immediately. Following the incident, tension prevailed in the area and a large crowd gathered near the spot. 

  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024
33 persons arrested following seizure of 16k cough syrup bottles in Odisha
33 persons arrested following seizure of 16k cough syrup bottles in Odisha

Police have seized 16,000 bottles of cough syrup which were being transported in a truck and an SUV in Sambalpur. Police rounded up 26 people who were smuggling the stuff. Besides, 12 cell phones and some cash have been seized from them.

  • Monday, 25 March 2024
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.

  • Sunday, 24 March 2024
Scrap collector bludgeoned to death for ‘mobile phone’ in Odisha 
Scrap collector bludgeoned to death for ‘mobile phone’ in Odisha 

Some youths had called the scrap collector over phone to Katarbaga forest on the pretext of selling some scrap material. As soon as he reached the place, two youths allegedly started beating him with sticks. While Firoz was trying to run away, he fell into a ditch.

  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Protest March By VIMSAR Students
VIMSAR medical students take out march, to launch cease-work strike over pending stipend from Mar 14

They demanded action against the Dean alleging her of turning a deaf ear to their demands.

  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Consumer Court, Sambalpur
Sambalpur restaurant ordered to cough up Rs 30k for charging GST on Rs 20 mineral water bottle

Majhi filed a complaint at the district consumer court following which the court ordered the restaurant to pay Rs 30,000 as compensation to the complainant for the ‘overcharge’ and also ordered to pay him Rs 10,000 towards court charges.

  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Sambalpur consumer court slaps Rs 3L fine on parking contractor for charging Rs 12 extra
Sambalpur consumer court slaps Rs 3L fine on parking contractor for charging Rs 12 extra

The court imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh to the contractor. Moreover, the contractor has also been directed to deposit Rs 1 lakh in the consumer welfare fund of the district.

  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Separate road accidents claim five lives, leave four critical in Odisha’s Sambalpur
Separate road accidents claim five lives, leave four critical in Odisha’s Sambalpur

As per reports, these accidents took place in the evening. A student of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) and another youth died after their bike and a scooter had a collision in front of the university. Two others were critically injured in the accident.

  • Thursday, 22 February 2024
Police catch ganja mafias after hot pursuit in Rairakhole, seize 57 kg cannabis 
Police catch ganja mafias after hot pursuit in Rairakhole, seize 57 kg cannabis 

The Rairakhole police received intelligence inputs about ganja smuggling in an SUV. A team of police officials started chasing the SUV coming from the Kadaligad side. After a long chase, the two ganja traders managed to drive the vehicle into Bhima Bhoi Adikand Market complex and abandoned the vehicle before fleeing the scene.

  • Monday, 19 February 2024
College girl student alleges misbehaviour by lecturer in Sambalpur
College girl student alleges misbehaviour by lecturer in Sambalpur, accused detained

Naktideul police started an investigation into the incident by detaining the lecturer following a written complaint by the victim.

  • Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Modi govt allocating lakhs of crores for Odisha’s development: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda 
Modi govt allocating lakhs of crores for Odisha’s development: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda 

The BJP stalwart observed, “The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is the outcome of the 500 years of struggle and dedication of people. Crores of people in the country celebrated the homecoming of Ram Lalla with deep devotion that day. People have welcomed it. The temple is the identity of the new Bharat."

  • Sunday, 04 February 2024
PM Modi Odisha visit LIVE Updates
PM Modi in Odisha LIVE Updates: PM unveils projects worth Rs 68400 Cr; says Congress & allies insulted President

The Prime Minister inaugurated the permanent IIM Sambalpur campus in the presence of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union

  • Saturday, 03 February 2024
Prime Minister's Sambalpur visit: Chief Secretary reviews security arrangements 
Prime Minister's Sambalpur visit: Chief Secretary reviews security arrangements 

Preparations for the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sambalpur are in full swing. Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seba Bhawan on Thursday on the preparations for the PM’s visit on February 3.

  • Thursday, 01 February 2024
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