News from Balangir

Named after the headquarter town of Balangir, this district was formed on 1st November 1949. It is flanked in the northwest by the Gandhamardan hill. Many hill streams traverse it. The name Balangir is said to have been derived from Balaramgarh, a fort built here in the 16th Century by Balram Deo, the 19th Raja of Balangir and founder of Sambalpur kingdom. The Balangir District is surrounded by Subarnapur district in east, Nuapada District in the west, Kalahandi District in the south and Bargarh District in the north.

Odisha jails under scrutiny over lapses 
Odisha jails under scrutiny over lapses 

A few days ago, a cell phone was found inside the Khordha jail. On checking the call details record, police got info about drug abuse. They raided the jail and seized 265 gm brown sugar. It shocked all.

Hardcore Maoist carrying cash reward surrenders in Odisha 
Hardcore Maoist carrying cash reward surrenders in Odisha 

The Maoist surrendered before the Bolangir Police was working as an area commander in the Bolangir, Bargarh, and Mahasamund (BBM) Division. 

Scorching Summer
No respite from heat soon as temperature will rise in next few days: IMD

The Western Odisha town of Bolangir recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

UTPs’ escape from Odisha jail: Warden suspended for dereliction of duty
UTPs’ escape from Odisha jail: Warden suspended for dereliction of duty

DIG (prisons) Kulamani Behera and Bolangir jail’s Superintendent investigated the incident on Monday. The DIG admitted that the inmates escaped due to the negligence of jail authorities and hinted at action against those responsible. 

2 UTPs Escape From Odisha Jail
Escape of 2 UTPs: Odisha Jail officials start probe, prisoners yet to be traced

The sub-jailor said that both the UTPs were engaged in some computer related work as they had some knowledge about the computers and were paid some remuneration.

Centre money or Odisha govt money! Confusion after Livelihood assistance receipt goes viral 
Centre money or Odisha govt money! Confusion after Livelihood assistance receipt goes viral 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been accusing the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha of hijacking central schemes and programmes. In the latest, it has been alleged that the poor beneficiaries are receiving Rs 1000 not from the state government but from the central government. 

Relative absconds after leaving dead body
Relative ‘absconds’ after leaving dead body in medical police outpost in Odisha’s Bolangir

As per initial reports, the deceased has been identified as a woman from Bangamunda area in Bolangir. However, it is not clear why the relative of the deceased deserted the body.

Woman bludgeoned to death in Odisha’s Bolangir
Woman bludgeoned to death in Odisha’s Bolangir

The woman was suspected to have been murdered. Though the deceased has not been identified, the saree she wears suggests that she could be someone working under Mission Shakti.

Car With Ganja Recovered From Ditch
Police recover ganja from car found in ditch near Bolangir

As per reports, locals spotted a car lying in the ditch on Tuesday morning and informed the police. When the police pulled out the car with the help of a crane, bags filled with Ganja were seen stored inside it.

Congress Observes Kantabanji Bandh
Death threat to Santosh Singh Saluja: Congress observes 12-hr Kantabanji bandh alleging police inaction

The Congress party alleged police inaction in nabbing the person behind issuing death threats to the legislator and demanded to make immediate arrests.

Matric Exam Admit Card Of The Deceased Student
Class 10 student found hanging in school hostel; suicide due to exam pressure suspected

The deceased has been identified as Lipun Pradhan from Taliudar village in Bolangir. He was a student of Vishwatma Vidya Mandir and was scheduled to appear for the annual Matric exams starting today.

Santosh Singh Saluja Gets Death Threats
Odisha MLA Santosh Singh Saluja gets death threat, posters threatening to kill him in 15 days surface

While the banners have a picture of a man, his identity is yet to be ascertained. The unknown person has written, “I will kill Santosh Singh Saluja within 15 days.”

Holding Odisha migrant’s daughter captive in Telangana: Labour contractor arrested, brick kiln owner
Holding Odisha migrant’s daughter captive in Telangana: Labour contractor arrested, brick kiln owner absconding 

As per reports, Kahnu Mallick, a migrant labourer from Sulekela, had gone to Telangana along with four family members to work in a brick kiln two months ago. There Kahnu were taken ill due to alleged work pressure from the labour contractor. 

Police At Kanut Village After Suicide Of 19-Y-O Youth
Grief-stricken youth hangs self after mother’s death in Bolangir LPG cylinder blast

As per reports, an LPG cylinder blast on February 10 at Kanut village resulted in the injury of six persons from two families. Out of the six injured, five were from one family. Malati Mahakud was the sixth person.

Youths Go Door-To-Door For Fundraising
Youths go door-to-door for ambulance fee, last rites of neighbours died in LPG cylinder blast

As per reports, a cylinder blast at Ada Bariha’s home at Kanut village on February 10 resulted in serious injury to three of the same family. They were admitted to a hospital in Rourkela for treatment where one person died on February 12 and the other two died yesterday.

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