News from Rourkela

Known as the Industrial Capital of Odisha, It is the third-largest Urban Agglomeration in the State. The city is also popularly known as Ispat Nagar and Steel City. Rourkela Steel Plant which was set up with German collaboration is located in the city.

MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism
MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism

While the MCC enforcement was a bit fast in Rourkela, it was found to be dead slow in Bhubaneswar.

Married B-tech youth 'traps' woman on matrimonial site in Odisha, arrested 
Married B-tech youth 'traps' woman on matrimonial site in Odisha, arrested 

On the wedding day, the woman and her family members, with all preparations, were waiting for Biranchi’s arrival but he didn’t turn up.

Injured Passengers Of Pickup Van
Three persons dead, 13 injured as marriage party pickup van turns turtle near Rourkela

All the injured were initially admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) for treatment. However, three of them were later shifted to a private hospital in the Steel City after their condition deteriorated.

‘Fake nurse' served Odisha hospital for three years; police complaint lodged    
‘Fake nurse' served Odisha hospital for three years; police complaint lodged    

A police complaint was lodged against a woman who allegedly worked at the Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) by impersonating as a staff nurse.  

ED Raid At CA's Office In Rourkela
ED conducts major raids at multiple locations in Odisha in illegal mining case

As per reports, the raids are underway at Barbil in Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Rourkela and Bhubaneswar. Two teams containing more than 20 ED officials arrived in Rourkela from Bhubaneswar and Ranchi at 8am on Friday morning and started the raids.

Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan’s aide arrested from Odisha’s Rourkela
Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan’s aide arrested from Odisha’s Rourkela

The aide has been identified as Amir Ali. He was arrested from the Sector-3 area of Rourkela, informed Rourkela SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra. The SP said that a Central team arrested Amir Ali on Wednesday night from Rourkela. 

Jammu and Kashmir DGP RR Swain
Historic time after abrogation of Article 370 and leading force: Odia IPS officer and J&K DGP

In an exclusive interview with OTV, Swain said that to lead a force in Jammu and Kashmir is a matter of pride for him.

Accident Near Bonai
15 injured as Rourkela-bound bus collides head-on with truck in Sundargarh

The bus named Anupama had approximately 30 passengers on board when the mishap occurred. The bus was en route to Rourkela from Bhubaneswar.

Youths Go Door-To-Door For Fundraising
Youths go door-to-door for ambulance fee, last rites of neighbours died in LPG cylinder blast

As per reports, a cylinder blast at Ada Bariha’s home at Kanut village on February 10 resulted in serious injury to three of the same family. They were admitted to a hospital in Rourkela for treatment where one person died on February 12 and the other two died yesterday.

Bharat Bandh Observed In Rourkela
Bharat Bandh: Mixed effect of trade unions' stir witnessed in Odisha

The day-long protest which began at 6 am will continue till 4 pm in the rural parts of India on Friday where the protesters are seen picketing in front of all the Central government offices.

BJD-BJP Are Same
BJD-BJP doing shadowboxing in Odisha; only difference is ‘D’ and ‘P’, says Congress’ Jairam Ramesh

According to Ramesh, the only difference is P and D while B and J are common in BJP and BJD. “In one party, there is double ‘P’ and you know them who are running the government. One P is running the government in the name of another P.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
There is partnership govt in Odisha, alleges Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

While addressing a massive gathering during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra at Panposh in Rourkela, Rahul Gandhi said that the BJP and RSS are spreading hatred which is affecting the country. He suggested to open ‘Mohabat Ki Dukan’.

Cholera outbreak in Rourkela: NGT seeks report from Sundargarh administration 
Cholera outbreak in Rourkela: NGT seeks report from Sundargarh administration 

The NGT held a hearing of the case on January 25. The Sundargarh Collector, the Rourkela Municipal Corporation, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board, the secretary of the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, and the Central Pollution Control Board have been made parties/respondents in the case. 

Devotee from Rourkela missing in Ayodhya since Pran Pratishtha 
Devotee from Rourkela missing in Ayodhya since Pran Pratishtha 

In Ayodhya, Rohit has been moving about the streets holding the photograph of his missing father Manoj Bebarta to get clues about his whereabouts. He has also filed a missing complaint at the police station.     

Odisha Police busts cryptocurrency racket operating from Cambodia
Odisha Police busts cryptocurrency racket operating from Cambodia

Rourkela SP Mitrabhanu Satpathy said, “The accused usually make fake applications and lure people into investing in various shares by promising high returns. They made an India SEBI App through which they received investments from various parts of the country and even abroad. About 210 cases are pending against the gang in different states.”

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