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The District of Angul situated at the heart of Odisha was a part of Undivided Dhenkanal District till early March 1993. Angul District came into existence as a separate District on April 1, 1993. It is one of the major industrial towns in Western Odisha. This sleepy quaint vicinity transformed itself largely due to the presence of NALCO (National Aluminum Company) – that operates Asia’s largest Aluminum plant there and ancillary industries. Angul serves as an important junction or gateway to Central & Western Odisha. Anugul is also famous for the Satkosia Tiger reserve.

Angul District Headquarters Hospital
Perils of online gaming: Odisha youth slits throat after repeated defeats, lands in hospital

As per reports, Naik had a habit of playing games online. However, he reportedly lost his mental balance after losing three consecutive games.

Former Angul District Congress president Biplab Jena resigns from party
Former Angul District Congress president Biplab Jena resigns from party

A known face in the political circle of Angul and former president of the District Congress Committee, Biplab Jena resigned from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress on Tuesday. 

Odisha veterinary doctors’ strike derails livestock healthcare service 
Odisha veterinary doctors’ strike derails livestock healthcare service 

With the veterinary doctors on strike since January 18, livestock healthcare services have been severely affected across the state. 

Odisha man takes ailing calf to Collector’s office, seeks treatment 
Odisha man takes ailing calf to Collector’s office, seeks treatment 

What happened at Angul Collector's office on Monday was quite uncommon. A man along with his four-day-old calf arrived at the Collector’s office, with an out-of-the-ordinary grievance. 

BJD leader’s 'misbehaviour with tribal women': NCST directs Odisha DGP, Collector & SP to submit rep
BJD leader’s 'misbehaviour with tribal women': NCST directs Odisha DGP, Collector & SP to submit report in 7 days 

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has directed the Odisha DGP, the Angul district Collector, and the Superintendent of Police to initiate a probe and submit reports withing seven days.

Crocodile population in Odisha’s Satkosia and Bhitarkanika increases
Crocodile population in Odisha’s Satkosia and Bhitarkanika increases

A piece of good news for wildlife lovers and activists! The population of crocodiles in Satkosia and Bhitarkanika sanctuaries has increased this year. 

Dharmendra Pradhan drops hint about his Lok Sabha seat 
Dharmendra Pradhan drops hint about his Lok Sabha seat 

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan may contest from the Sambalpur seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. On Monday, Pradhan dropped a hint suggesting that he may contest the election from the Sambalpur seat. 

BJP, BJD engage in war of words over VK Pandian’s target at Dharmendra Pradhan 
BJP, BJD engage in war of words over VK Pandian’s target at Dharmendra Pradhan 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday traded barbs over BJD leader VK Pandian taking a swipe at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at a government programme in Angul and Dhenkanal. 

Pond Awaiting Renovation
Two years on, pond restoration project in Balasore still awaits completion

The state government's Mukta scheme aimed at upgrading 16 water bodies of Balasore municipal corporation by including the renovation work of ponds. The objective was to clean the water bodies and release the debris with lighting around the ponds, walkways and play areas for children.

Odisha Vigilance's bribe cuffs on senior clerk, house searched 
Odisha Vigilance's bribe cuffs on senior clerk, house searched 

Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Monday caught a senior clerk attached to the office of the Kishorenagar block development officer (BDO) in Angul district red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a government employee. 

Two 9-year-old boys found dead in canal in Odisha’s Angul
Two 9-year-old boys found dead in canal in Odisha’s Angul

Two minor boys allegedly drowned in a canal at Baliamba village under Handapa police limits of Angul district on Thursday. 

Tragedy on Kartika Purnima: Youth drowns while floating boat in Angul Samal Barrage Canal
Tragedy on Kartika Purnima: Youth drowns while floating boat in Angul Samal Barrage

A pall of gloom descended on the village following the unfortunate incident. Ashish among scores of his fellow villagers went to the Samal Right canal to ‘Danga Bhasa’ (symbolic boat sailing ritual) early on the auspicious day of Kartika Purnima. 

3 killed in Angul road accident
3 killed, 1 critical after being hit by speeding truck in Angul

As per initial reports, all the deceased were traveling in a bus that was en route to Bhubaneswar from Sundargarh district. The passengers had reportedly got down from the bus after it developed a flat tyre.

Youth Pulls Elephant's Tail
Odisha youth arrested for teasing wild elephant by pulling its tail

The incident took place on Sunday when the elephant was moving close to a forest area near Kulad and was chased by locals including Sahu.

Dy Speaker Rajanikant Singh
Odisha Deputy Speaker Rajanikant Singh likely to resign today

The four-time MLA from Angul is likely to meet Speaker Pramila Mallik and submit his resignation papers today.

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