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.

Cholera outbreak in Rourkela: Unofficial death toll rises to 15 after one more patient succumbs
Cholera Outbreak in Rourkela: Unofficial death toll rises to 15 after one more patient succumbs

A man, suspected to be affected with Cholera, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital, taking the death toll as per the unofficial sources to 15 on Friday.

Maoists Banners At Blast Site
Maoists blow up railway track near Rourkela, train movement affected

Maoist posters and banners were also put up at the blast site. As per reports, more than 20 trains were held at different stations due to the violence by the ultras.

Cholera outbreak in Rourkela: Another dies, unofficial sources put toll at 14
Cholera outbreak in Rourkela: Another dies, unofficial sources put toll at 14

The deceased was identified as Sabitri Giri, a resident of Madhusudanpali. Sandhya Giri, daughter of the deceased said that her mother was admitted to the RGH on Sunday, but succumbed today.

Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra
Rourkela Cholera: Unofficial Death toll Touches 13, Govt Says Peak Period Over

As per reports, as many as 13 people have died in Rourkela due to the recent Cholera outbreak with more than 1400 infected with the dreaded disease. Three patients have died at the Rourkela Government Hospital, three at other hospitals and one patient at his home.

Gold Robbers At Police Station
Rourkela jewellery shop loot case cracked, 2 siblings held with 500 gm gold ornaments

The accused have been identified as Abhiraj Soni and Ayush Raj Prasad from Rourkela.

Cholera in Rourkela: Unofficial reports suggest death toll much higher
Cholera in Rourkela: Unofficial reports suggest death toll much higher

A woman in Rourkela alleged that the water being released by Watco is completely contaminated and the company is apathetic towards the issue and playing with the lives of the people. Muddy and dirty water is coming through the pipes.

Cholera Outbreak In Rourkela
Rourkela cholera outbreak: Top Odisha health officials to take stock of situation today

Speaking to reporters, Mishra said, “Sufficient amount of halogen tablets and ORS pouches are being supplied to the affected areas. I along with the Health Secretary will visit Rourkela today to take stock of the situation there.”

Diarrhoea Patient Being Treated At RGH
Rourkela diarrhoea situation under control, normalcy to return in 2-3 days: RMC Commissioner

Speaking to OTV about the current diarrhoea situation in the steel city, Mohapatra said, “The situation in Rourkela is under control. In fact, there have been declining trends in diarrhoea cases in some areas. Different hospitals including the RGH and IGH are very active.

Lab reports confirm cholera in Rourkela
Lab tests confirm Cholera in Rourkela, CM Naveen to review situation today

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is likely to review the cholera outbreak in Rourkela situation with the senior officials today.

Diarrhoea Patients At RGH
Rourkela diarrhoea death toll rises to six, 20 critical; rapid action teams deployed

As per reports, the Health Department has deployed six Rapid Action teams to deal with diarrhoea cases. Four faculty members from Sundargarh Hospital, four junior doctors from the CDMO, 12 staff nurses and two technicians have been deputed to the Steel City.

Four diarrhoea deaths reported from Odisha’s Rourkela
Four diarrhoea deaths reported from Odisha’s Rourkela

The recent spurt in diarrhoea cases in Sundargarh’s Rourkela has left the district administration on its toes. 

Rourkela Govt Hospital
RGH transformation remains only on paper, Rourkela healthcare in shambles

As per reports, more than 1000 patients from Sundargarh district and even from the bordering States come to the outdoor of the RGH to see the doctors. But a shortage of doctors has made them resent.

Rourkela Assistant Collector death case: Police claim to have got vital clues 
Rourkela Assistant Collector death case: Police claim to have got vital clues 

“We have also sent her mobile phone seized from the hotel room to the State Forensic Science Laboratory in Bhubaneswar for the recovery of data. We have gathered some links connected to her death and we are analysing them,” said DSP Banita Majhi.

BJP slams Odisha govt over ‘sub-standard’ quality projects' work in Sundargarh
BJP slams Odisha govt over ‘sub-standard’ quality projects' work in Sundargarh

BJP leader Manmohan Samal said the state government has failed in various fronts and people are now discussing the failure.

Firing in Rourkela
Masked miscreants shoot at youth following group clash in Rourkela

As per initial reports, the youth has sustained bullet injury to his stomach. Following the firing incident, the youth was first rushed to Bisra Hospital and later shifted to the Rourkela government hospital.

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