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.

I-T raids in Odisha: Cash counting ends in Bolangir, total seizure at Rs 305 cr
I-T raids in Odisha: Cash counting ends in Bolangir, total seizure at Rs 305 cr

The counting of cash seized during I-T raids on the properties linked to a liquor trader at Sudapada in Bolangir district ended on Sunday and the total value of the seized amount was reported to be around Rs 305 crore. 

'Who's Inspector Tiwari'? Rs 5L cash in polythene bag brings fresh twist to I-T raids, hints at cop
'Who's Inspector Tiwari'? Rs 5L cash in polythene bag brings fresh twist to I-T raids, hints at cop link

People are curious about the real identity of the person, wondering if the person is a pecuniary beneficiary from the liquor makers. Why this packet was specially kept for the mystery person and what the person was doing with the liquor makers?

I-T raids in Odisha: Titlagarh SBI branch finishes count at Rs 11 cr; BJP burns Congress MP’s effigy
I-T raids in Odisha: Titlagarh SBI branch finishes count at Rs 11 cr; BJP burns Congress MP’s effigy in UP & Rajasthan  

So far the State Bank of India’s Sambalpur and Bolangir branches have counted over Rs 50 crore of the money seized during I-T raids, informed Sambalpur deputy general manager (DGM) Manmohan Swain informed this on Saturday. 

Seized Money Taken To Bank For Counting
I-T raids in Odisha: More cash recovered from country-liquor manager’s home, shifted to Bolangir SBI for counting

It is suspected that the cash found from Bunty's house would be around Rs 100 crore. However, there is no confirmation from the I-T department about the exact amount of the money recovered from Bunty's premises.

IT raids continue in Odisha, over Rs 200 cr cash seized from premises linked to Jharkhand Congress M
IT raids continue in Odisha, over Rs 200 cr cash seized from premises linked to Jharkhand Congress MP   

Income Tax officials have seized unaccounted cash to the tune of over Rs 200 crore during searches at multiple premises in Odisha and Jharkhand linked to Baldeo Sahu and Group of Companies Ltd, a country-liquor manufacturing and selling firm, sources said.

BJP Spokesperson Manoj Mohapatra
I-T raids in Odisha: BJP alleges BJD Minister’s link with liquor manufacturer, demands CBI probe

Addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson Manoj Mohapatra alleged that Odisha Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu has links with one of the liquor manufacturers in Bolangir who is now under Income Tax department scanner for alleged tax evasion.

Cash Seized During I-T Raid In Odisha
Big cash haul: I-T raids on liquor makers unearth Rs 150 cr in Odisha, crackdowns continue for Day 2

The massive I-T raids on multiple divisions of Boudh Distilleries Private Limited, a company manufacturing liquor, are underway for the second day on Thursday.

Odisha govt sanctions Rs 65 crore for improvement of Tusura airstrip in Bolangir 
Odisha govt sanctions Rs 65 crore for improvement of Tusura airstrip in Bolangir 

In a piece of good news for the residents of Bolangir district, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday approved a proposal for the modernisation of the Tusura airstrip in Bolangir. 

Bike Hits Truck From Behind, Rider Dead
One dead, 16 injured in separate road mishaps in Odisha

In the first accident, 15 persons were injured after a pickup truck they were travelling in lost control and overturned near Katarkela in Titilagarh block under Bolangir district this morning.

12 Hr Kantabanji Bandh
Fresh protest over district status demand for Kantabanji hits normalcy in Bolangir

As per reports, the bandh was enforced at 6 am today and will continue till 6 pm. Normal life has been thrown out of gear as the members of Kantabanji Zilla Sangarsha Samiti were seen picketing at strategic locations from early in the morning.

Odia migrant labourer ‘beaten to death’ by labour contractor in Andhra  
Odia migrant labourer ‘beaten to death’ by labour contractor in Andhra  

Jogendra had gone to Andhra Pradesh to work in a brick kiln. It was alleged that he was critically injured in the brutal attack by a labour contractor there.

Fire In Goods Train
Coal-laden train catches fire in Odisha, firefighters douse blaze

As per reports, the goods train was crossing Turekela station when the Station Master saw smoke emanating from one of the bogies. The station master informed the staff at the Kantabanji station following which the train was stopped.

Man Dies After Quack Treatment
Quack's ‘wrong injection’ claims man's life in Odisha

As per reports, Mahananda was logging in his backyard when he injured his leg with an axe. He was bleeding profusely. So he called a quack, Pramod Mahakud from a neighbouring village who administered an injection to Mahananda.

Farmer Suicide
Another Odisha farmer ends life by consuming poison due to ‘crop loss; family alleges admin's apathy

As per reports, Bhoi consumed poison while spraying pesticide on his crop on Tuesday night. He was rushed to Bolangir Bhima Bhoi Medical for treatment, where he breathed his last on Wednesday morning.

'2 teachers for 8 classes' - Irate students lock school gate, stage protests in Odisha
'2 teachers for 8 classes' - Irate students lock school gate, stage protests in Odisha

Padma Dip, a guardian, has expressed concerns over the teacher shortage and the future of the children as the school lacks adequate number of teaching staff.

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