Mineral rich District, Jharsuguda is one of the most industrially developed District of Odisha. Jharsuguda District was established on 1st January, 1994. Earlier it was a part of Sambalpur District. It was created by amalgamation of the erstwhile Jamindars of Rampur, Kolabira, Padampur and Kudabaga. Major portion of the land area covering hilly region has a radish stony soil. The economy of the Jharsuguda District can be judged through its natural resources. The District is rich in minerals like coals, quartzite and fire clay. Several industrial units like Vendanta Alumina, Bhusan Steel and Power, TATA Refractories are operating in the District that contributes to the economic growth of the District. There are also some major forest products like Kendu leaves, wood, rice and leather that also contribute significantly to the economy of Jharsuguda District.
Four individuals, including Biju Janata Dal leader and former sarpanch Parbati Behera, were arrested for allegedly assaulting MCL General Manager Sanjay Jha with sandals in Jharsuguda. A viral video shows Behera instructing associates to film the attack at the MCL office in Bandabahal. The motive remains unclear.
BSF jawan Dhrubraj Pradhan was found dead on a railway track in Koraput district, with the cause of death still unclear. GRP has initiated an investigation to determine whether it was a case of suicide or murder.
The SRC office has asked the Collectors of eight districts- Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Bolangir, Boudh and Nuapada to remain alert in view of the heatwave alert for the next five days.
Late BJD leader Naba Das’ son, Bishal Das was reportedly interrogated by the Income Tax Department sleuths in a hotel in Jharsuguda.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted the state government while raising several issues including the disappearance of the Ratna Bhandar key and labour migration issues.
In Jharsuguda, Odisha, a man named Sujit Ray killed his wife and daughter before committing suicide due to debts accrued from online gambling. The bodies were discovered in a car, leading to a police investigation that highlighted the severe consequences of gambling-related financial stress.
Upon being informed, local police reached the spot with a scientific team. Investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's helicopter was unable to make a landing at Bhubaneswar airport due to bad weather conditions caused by Nor’wester activities.
Amid the ongoing campaigning for the 2024 elections, MP Suresh Pujari expressed apprehensions about the drone and the purpose of its use in the area. Pujari is currently contesting elections from the Brajrajnagar Assembly seat.
As per the IMD, the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to rise by 2-4°C during the next 3 to 4 days at many places over the districts of Odisha.
As per the IMD, Bhubaneswar, temperature rose to 41.8 degrees in Hirakuda and Rourkela while it was 41.7 degrees in Sambalpur followed by 41.6 degrees in Bhubaneswar and Chandbali. Balasore recorded 40. 6 degrees.
The Jharsuguda boat tragedy, where a vessel capsized in the Mahanadi River killing seven, raises questions about responsibility. Overloaded with passengers and lacking safety measures, the incident highlights failures in local governance and safety enforcement.
About 50 people including children and women from Kharsia area in neighbouring Chhattisgarh state had gone to a temple on an islet in the middle of the river.
As per the IMD, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) during the next two days and it will slightly fall by 2-3°C thereafter at many places over the district of Odisha.
Suresh Pujari, Alaka Mohanty and Kishore Patel of BJP, BJD and Congress respectively are leaving no stone unturned to woo voters.
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