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.

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.

Mobile Phone Thief From Rourkela
Thief who stole mobile phones posing as police nabbed

The police recovered 33 stolen mobile phones from the home of the accused, who has been identified as Jagannath Bhagat, a resident of Bonai area.

Odisha boy Narayan Munda shines at National Sailor Championship, clinches silver
Odisha boy Narayan Munda shines at National Sailor Championship, clinches silver

Narayan, who secured second position in the national-level championship, is hopeful of winning a gold medal in his next event scheduled to be held in Chennai. 

Army canteen cosmetic products
Army canteen cosmetics worth Rs 43 lakh stolen; 5 arrested in Rourkela

As per reports, the consignment was loaded on to the truck from Anand Agency in Patna on March 4, 2023. The truck was supposed to unload the products at an Army canteen in Jharkhand.

Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium
Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium Complex inaugurated in Rourkela

The Hockey training centres in Bisra, Lahunipara and Manchmara have Category-3 FIH certified synthetic hockey turf with changing rooms for players, gym and a seating capacity of 200. Each facility is spread over 3 acres with a project cost of over Rs 11 cr per centre.

OTV MD Jagi Mangat Panda awarded Utkal Ratna Samman
OTV MD Jagi Mangat Panda awarded Utkal Ratna Samman

However, she joined the programme in virtual mode. Addressing the programme, Panda said, “I am really sad that I could not join the event physically for other prior commitments. I am happy to know that CANVAS has done many things successfully for Rourkela. I am really proud to have been awarded Utkal Ratna Samman.”

Adulterated liquor seized
Adulterated liquor worth over Rs 5 lakh seized in Rourkela; over 2000 ltrs seized in 1 year

The unit was busted by the Excise department which swung into action based on an intelligence input. Three persons, including two women have been arrested from Jurapada area under Brahmanitarang Police limits.

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