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.

Odisha lecturer critical in attack by student dies after 9 months
Odisha lecturer critical in attack by student dies after 9 months

On February 22, 2023, Rajesh Sahish, a Plus-II second-year student, came late to Amit Barik's class. The lecturer asked the student about the reason for the delay following which there was an argument. Infuriated, Rajesh attacked Amit, leaving the latter critically injured.

From Jharsuguda to Balasore, Jeypore to Bijepur, BJD faces infighting & growing dissent
From Jharsuguda to Balasore, Jeypore to Bijepur, BJD faces infighting & growing dissent

In Jharsuguda, a stiff poster war has reportedly started between MLA Dipali Das and Brajarajnagar MLA Alaka Mohanty.

Come Nov, take direct flight from Jharsuguda to Kolkata and Bengaluru
Come Nov, take direct flight from Jharsuguda to Kolkata and Bengaluru

The Jharsuguda bound flight will take from Kolkata at 5.50 pm and reach Jharsuguda at 7.25 pm. And, it will take off from Jharsuguda at 7.55 pm and land at Kolkata at 9.20 pm. 

Presumed Dead, Labourer Dumped on Roadside in Jharsuguda

As per initial reports, the labourer, who hails from outside the state, was thrown on the road suspecting him to be dead. The labourer has sustained injuries after electrocution at a mill following a short circuit.

Naba Das murder case: Court frames charges against accused Gopal Das; next hearing on Oct 5 
Naba Das murder case: Court frames charges against accused Gopal Das; next hearing on Oct 5 

As a discharge petition filed on behalf Gopal was scheduled for hearing today, he was brought from Choudwar jail to the Jharsuguda Additional District and Sessions Court amid tight security.

Naba Das murder: Charge-sheet mentions Naba Das as witness; senior advocate smells conspiracy   
Naba Das murder: Charge-sheet mentions Naba Das as witness; senior advocate smells conspiracy   

According to advocate Satya Bohidar, the Crime Branch in its charge-sheet has mentioned deceased Naba Das as the first witness. 

Public Hearing For NGT Clearance Of Coal Mine
Tension flares up in Jharsuguda over Vedanta’s coal mine

As per reports, during the public hearing conducted by the Jharsuguda district administration and the District pollution control board, a group of locals who reportedly would be displaced if the proposed Vedanta mine gets a go ahead were allegedly denied entry into the meeting venue.

Slain minister Naba Das’ OPD ticket silent on treatment provided at Jharsuguda DHH
Slain minister Naba Das’ OPD ticket silent on treatment provided at Jharsuguda DHH

Dismissed ASI Gopal Das opened fire at then-health minister Naba Das from close quarters at Gandhi Chowk in Brajarajnagar on January 29. The minister was immediately rushed to the Jharsuguda DHH and from there he was airlifted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar for better treatment. 

Gopal Das killed Naba Das as he feared threat to own life: Polygraph report 
Gopal Das killed Naba Das as he feared threat to own life: Polygraph report 

During the polygraph test, accused Gopal Das revealed many important facts pertaining to the sensational murder of the health minister. He revealed that if he had not killed Naba Das, then the latter would have eliminated him.

Sex racket busted in Jharsuguda
Sex racket busted in Jharsuguda; 14 arrested, 13 women rescued

As per initial reports, 14 persons who were present during the raid have been arrested. Police have also recused 13 women from the spot.

This Odisha Railway station has shortest name with only 2 letters
This Odisha Railway station has shortest name with only 2 letters

There is a station in Jharsuguda district that has the smallest name containing two letters only.

JP Nadda At Jharsuguda
JP Nadda arrives in Jharsuguda; Western Odisha in focus

BJP’s renewed conviction to give a tough fight to the BJD in Odisha was evident after party president, JP Nadda arrived again in Odisha for a two-day visit.

Odisha’s parched Mahanadi gets water as Chhattisgarh releases water through Kalma barrage  
Odisha’s parched Mahanadi gets water as Chhattisgarh releases water through Kalma barrage  

With the Chhattisgarh government releasing the Mahanadi river’s water through the five gates of Kalma barrage, the river ghats like Saradha Ghat and Sukhasola ghats of the river in Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district that had been lying parched for long witnessed flowing of knee-deep water on Thursday morning. 

Odisha School
School summer holiday extended in Sambalpur, Jharsuguda; check revised reopening timings

While the vacations have been extended for a day more, the timings have also been revised in these two districts.

Power Outage At Alka Mohanty's Programme
Power outage mars ruling BJD MLA Alka Mohanty’s public programme in Odisha

This was evident in Brajarajnagar under Jharsuguda district where a power outage marred a public programme attended by ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA, Alka Mohanty on Sunday evening.

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