News from Jharsuguda

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.

Man Hacks Mother
Man Hacks Mother To Death After She Refuses To Cook Egg Curry In Odisha’s Jharsuguda

“A case under IPC Section 302 (murder) has been registered and Rajesh Bhoi has been arrested. A scientific team was called upon for a detailed investigation of the crime spot and the dead body has been sent to Sadar Hospital for post-mortem,” said the SDPO.

Plans Afoot For Greenfield Airport In Puri, Ball In Odisha Govt’s Court: Union Minister Scindia
Plans Afoot For Greenfield Airport In Puri, Ball In Odisha Govt’s Court: Union Minister Scindia

The Civil Aviation Minister further said that his Ministry is also expecting a report from the State government to resolve the issues of permission and licensing for Jeypore and Utkela airports.

2000 Hirakud Dam Project Displaced Families To Get Homestead Land: CM Naveen
2000 Hirakud Dam Project Displaced Families To Get Homestead Land: CM Naveen

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made the announcement on the occasion of distribution of BSKY smart health cards programme held virtually.

Odisha Woman Journalist Among Two Scribes Detained In 'Tripura Violence' Case
Odisha Woman Journalist Among Two Scribes Detained In 'Tripura Violence' Case

Meanwhile, the Editors Guild of India (EGI) and Indian Women’s Press Corps (IWPC) have condemned the detention and demanded the immediate release of the two journalists.

Odisha winter
Cold Weather Begins To Grip Odisha, Mercury Down Below 15 Deg In 8 Stations

The places that recorded 20 degree Celsius or below are-- Malkangiri (15.5), Angul (16), Hirakud (16.2), Nayagarh (16.5), Sambalpur (16.7), Chandbali (16.8), Baripada (16.8), Talcher (17), Balasore (17.6), Sundargarh (18.5), Paradip (19.2), Gopalpur (19.6) and Puri (20).

Mamita Murder Case
Mamita Murder Case: BJP Shuts Down Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Demands Removal Of Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra

Similarly in Jharsuguda, business establishments, government and private offices, banks and educational institutions remained closed while vehicular movement came to a grinding halt as the saffron party observed 8-hour, from 6 am to 2 pm, bandh across the district.

Injured Ambulance Driver Dies Due To Unavailability Of Ambulance In Odisha’s Jharsuguda
Injured Ambulance Driver Dies Due To Unavailability Of Ambulance In Odisha’s Jharsuguda

"The unfortunate death of Jatis occurred due to the incompetence of the medical system in availing timely treatment to the critical patient."

 Youth Arretsed For Making Aadhaar Cards With Fake Seal
Odisha Youth Arrested For Making Aadhaar Cards With Fake Seal, Documents Of Doctor

Police have also seized some Aadhaar cards and the fake seal and stamp from Parija’s possession. Further investigation into the case is underway.

Railway Jobs On Sale For Rs 14 Lakh? Odisha Police Arrest 3
Railway Jobs On Sale For Rs 14 Lakh? Odisha Police Arrest 3

The Jharsuguda Police on Monday arrested three siblings, including two women, on the charges of cheating Rs 14 lakh from a person on the pretext of providing him with a job in the Railways.

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Odisha’s Jharsuguda; 2 Arrested, Over Rs 6 Lakh Cash Seized
IPL Betting Racket Busted In Odisha’s Jharsuguda; 2 Arrested, Over Rs 6 Lakh Cash Seized

The accused were nabbed following a raid by a team of Jharsuguda police at a building located at Goshala Chhak last evening. The raid was conducted based on intelligence input regarding an organised crime in the form illegal online betting racket on IPL being operated in Jharsuguda town and other parts of Western Odisha.

Man Found Dead A Day After Bodies Of Wife, Minor Daughters Recovered In Jharsuguda
Man Found Dead A Day After Bodies Of Wife, Minor Daughters Recovered In Jharsuguda

Narayan's brother has been detained in connection with the series deaths and police have begun interrogation to hit upon any probable leads to the case.

Odisha: Woman, Two Minor Daughters Found Dead In House; Husband Missing
Odisha: Woman, Two Minor Daughters Found Dead In House; Husband Missing

Jharsuguda SP, who also rushed to the spot for investigation, said that post-mortem reports will ascertain the exact cause of the death and further details of the incident will be known after a proper probe.

Patient Dies Before Reaching Hospital As 108 Ambulance Breaks Down Midway In Sambalpur
Patient Dies Before Reaching Hospital As 108 Ambulance Breaks Down Midway In Sambalpur

Unable to reach the hospital on time, the health condition of the patient deteriorated. The family members accompanying the patient asked the ambulance staff to take some immediate steps to shift her to the hospital. However, in the meantime, the patient died in the ambulance as another ambulance from Burla failed to reach the spot on time.  

Web Portal Scribe Befriends Girl On Social Media, 'Dupes' Her Of Rs 2.5 Lakh
Web Portal Scribe Befriends Girl On Social Media, 'Dupes' Her Of Rs 2.5 Lakh

Jharsuguda police arrested a web portal scribe for allegedly duping a girl of Rs 2.5 lakh under the pretext of marriage

Weather Update: IMD Predicts Thunderstorm, Lightning In Several Odisha Districts
Weather Update: IMD Predicts Thunderstorm, Lightning In Several Odisha Districts

Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Bolangir, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.

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