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.

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.

 Rourkela-Kolkata flight services kick-off
Rourkela-Kolkata flight services kick off

The district administration and the Rourkela Chamber of Commerce welcomed it and expressed their happiness over the launch of the flight services to Kolkata.

Rourkela SP, Mitrabhanu Mohapatra
Excited delirium led to lady ASI Alisa Narmi Lugun's death: Rourkela SP

Addressing a press conference, SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said, “After we received the post-mortem report, we sent it to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for further analysis. As per the AIIMS, ASI Lugun died due to excited delirium

Rourkela assistant Collector death case: If required, District Collector would be interrogated, says
Rourkela assistant Collector death case: If required, District Collector would be questioned, says SP  

Rourkela SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra on Monday said no one would be spared and if required, even the district Collector would be questioned.  

Assistant Collector Death Mystery
Rourkela Assistant Collector’s death: Police interrogate Sushmita’s husband

Deputy SP (DSP) of Investigative Unit on Crime Against Women (IUCAW) Banita Majhi on Friday interrogated deceased Assistant Collector, Sushmita Minj’s husband at Rourkela SP office. I

Alisa Narmi Lugun and Sushmita Minj death case
Rourkela police rules out link between Assistant Collector and lady ASI's death cases

Rourkela SP, Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said, “All the allegations that there are links between the cases of Assistant Collector and lady ASI's death are not correct.

Probe ordered into Rourkela Assistant Collector’s mysterious death 
Probe ordered into Rourkela Assistant Collector’s mysterious death 

The Assistant Collector’s body was found under mysterious circumstances in the pond of the Centurion Park under Plant Site Police limits in Rourkela on September 19 evening.

Rourkela School Boy Murder Case
Schoolboy murder: Victim 'killed for Bluetooth earphone'

The minor boy was bludgeoned to death in Kacharapulia area under Tangarpali Police Station in Sundargarh district. The matter came to light after the family of the deceased lodged a complaint on September 25.

Rourkela assistant collector death
Rourkela assistant collector death: Tribal women gherao ADM office, demand CBI probe

It is still unclear whether Sushmita committed suicide or it was a murder, the agitators said. On Monday, Congress activists Gheraoed the office of the IIC over a lack of action on the part of the police.

Collapsed Hockey Player's Statue In Rourkela
Collapse of giant hockey player statue in Rourkela: Sculptor alleges foul play

“I had a doubt. And it was confirmed when I saw the fallen statue. If the statue did fall due to a storm or sub-standard work, then the pipes would have been bent. But here I can see the pipes were cut with the help of cutters. Most probably with battery operated cutters,” alleged sculptor Kanta Kishore Maharana who built the statue.

Water Being Sprayed On Enclosures Of Zoo
Zoo animals get special treatment as mercury soars

From Nandankanan in Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur and Rourkela, animals in these zoos are getting special treatment from the zookeepers this summer.

40-ft-tall Hockey player’s statue falls to ground in Odisha’s Rourkela, probe ordered 
40-ft-tall Hockey player’s statue falls to ground in Odisha’s Rourkela, probe ordered 

The giant statue dedicated to the Hockey players was installed in January first week of this year ahead of FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023.

Man kills son
Man kills, hangs body of 5-year-old son in Odisha’s Rourkela

As per reports, the accused Raju Lakra has been detained by police and is being interrogated. The incident occurred when Raju’s wife was not at home. Sources said that there were some issues between the couple as they always used to quarrel.

Mo Bus Fire
Mo Bus catches fire in Odisha’s Rourkela, close shave for passengers- watch

As per initial reports, the Mo Bus caught fire near TCI Square due to some technical glitch. After noticing the smoke, all the passengers got down from the bus. A major tragedy was averted as all the passengers got down from the bus which was completely gutted within minutes.

Fake Hair Oils Seized In Rourkela
Fake hair oil manufacturing unit busted in Rourkela, 2 detained

The seized hair oil reportedly carried a list price of Rs 8 lakh, informed sources. The police have detained two persons in this connection.

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