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.

Woman's Death Sparks Tension At Odisha Hospital
Woman patient’s death due to ‘wrong injection’ sparks tension in Titilagarh

The family members alleged that Binodini died just five minutes after a doctor administered an injection to her.

Odisha migrant labourer dies waiting for release of 11-YO daughter held as collateral by contractor
Odisha migrant labourer dies waiting for release of 11-YO daughter held as collateral by contractor

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Kanhu Mallik, a resident from Sulekela village under Belapada block in Bolangri district breathed his last while waiting eagerly to see his daughter’s face

Odia migrant forced to work hard in Andhra, dies; minor daughter held captive by labour contractor
Odia migrant forced to work hard in Andhra, dies; minor daughter held captive by labour contractor

As per reports, Kanhu Mallick, a labourer of Suleikela under Belapada block in Bolangir had migrated along with her wife and two daughters to Sata Nagar area in Andhra Pradesh two months ago.

Woman thwarts hubby's second marriage in Odisha‘s Bolangir 
Woman thwarts hubby's second marriage in Odisha‘s Bolangir 

A woman reportedly managed to prevent her husband from marrying for the second time in Patnagarh town of  Bolangir district on Thursday. 

Doctor Thrashed At Bhima Bhoi Medical College, Bolangir
'Drunk' doctor attacked over patient’s death at Bolangir Medical College

Barik’s family alleged that despite arranging blood immediately and waiting for more than three hours with the blood packets, no doctor came to treat him resulting in the death of Barik.

BJD Leader Kalikesh Singhdeo Visits Narasingha Mishra's Residence
BJD leader Kalikesh Singhdeo visits home of arch-rival Congress’ Narasingha Mishra, offers Mahaprasad

As per reports, Singhdeo came with a sankirtan procession and visited Mishra’s residence. He offered Mahaprasad to Mishra’s wife and sought blessings from her. He also offered Mahaprasad to Mishra’s elder son.

Couple in Odisha’s Bolangir found dead in mysterious circumstances
Couple in Odisha’s Bolangir found dead in mysterious circumstances

A team from Agalpur police station reached the spot and seized the bodies for post-mortem. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. During the preliminary investigation, the cops came to know that the couple used to quarrel as Kshirod suspected the fidelity of his wife. 

Kar Sevak Sadhu Panigrahi
Hit by 2 bullets but survived to witness Ram Mandir consecration ceremony today: Kar Sevak from Odisha

The journey of Ayodhya - from the days of ‘turbulence’ to the consecration ceremony now - is marked by the sacrifice of lakhs of Kar Sevaks who will probably continue to be the links to the past.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Odisha artist crafts Lord Ram’s image with over 1.53 lakh granules of ‘arua chau
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Odisha artist crafts Lord Ram’s image with over 1.53 lakh granules of ‘arua chaula’

The artist has depicted Lord Ram as a warrior. The cloth of the image was painted saffron while the body was coloured blue. The image of Lord Ram holds a bow in his left arm and an arrow in his right hand while a quiver has been slung across the shoulder.

Farmer Strike In Bolangir District
Farmers observe 12-hour bandh in Bolangir over ‘katni chhatni’ in mandis

They alleged that repeated requests and complaints to the authorities about katni chatni by the millers have fallen on deaf ears. Inordinate delay by the millers to lift their paddy has reportedly caused their tokens to lapse. That is why they are forced to resort to the bandh.

Two critically injured in collision between motorcycle and sub-collector’s vehicle
Two critically injured in collision between motorcycle and sub-collector’s vehicle

The vehicle of sub-collector Bijayananda Sethi was coming from the Bolangir side while the victims on the motorcycle were coming from the Patanagarh side. The van and the bike collided head-on near Sarmuhani. The two on the motorcycle were thrown off under the impact and suffered critical injuries. The bike was damaged. 

'Debt-ridden’ farmer ends life by consuming poison in Odisha 
'Debt-ridden’ farmer ends life by consuming poison in Odisha 

Santosh borrowed money from others for the crops. His family members alleged that since the paddy and green grams were damaged in pest attacks, he was in mental agony. Paying off the loans was something he was always worried about, his kin claimed.

Deceased Tripurari Panigrahi
Blood-soaked body of Bolangir Chamber of Commerce president found on railway tracks

The body was first spotted by locals who informed the Government Railway Police (GRP). The officials of the Railway police recovered the body and launched a probe into the case.

Congress Protest In Bolangir
BJD leader VK Pandian's Bolangir visit opposed, Congress holds massive protest

The members of the Congress party set out in a rally from Rajendra College Square with placards and banners in their hands. They were heading towards the Gandhi stadium when the police stopped them midway.

Leopard Skin Seized In Boudh
Leopard hide seized in Boudh, 2 wildlife smugglers arrested

Following a tip-off, a team from Bolangir Forest Division raided Kotagaon village under Tushura police limits in the district and arrested wildlife smuggler Mukesh Manahira. Upon questioning him, he revealed the whereabouts of his accomplice in the neighbouring Boudh district.

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