News from sambalpur
Famous for its Sambalpuri Saree, the Sambalpur District is the western part of state of Odisha. The economy of Sambalpur District is basically dependent on agriculture and secondly no forests. Forests play an important role in the economy in terms of contribution to revenue, Domestic Product as well as dependence of people for livelihood. In the past Sambalpur has been a great centre of diamond trade. Kendu leaf (Diospyros Melanoxylon) is also produced in Sambalpur. Tendu leaf is one of the most important nonâwood forest products of Sambalpur and is also called as green gold of Odisha. Only 15 kms north of Sambalpur, Hirakud Dam, the longest earthen dam of the world stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi. Maa Samalei is the presiding deity of Sambalpur. Sarsatia, a special kind of sweet dish is very famous and unique one.
Retired Indian Army personnel and his family looted at gunpoint in Odisha
Nov 15, 2024 14:45
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Man killed in elephant attack while driving the wild herd into forest
Nov 22, 2024 09:00
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Nuakhai: Why Nabanna offering timings differ from region to region, how it is decided
Aug 28, 2025 10:46
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Mason falls from roof in Odisha, carried 4 km on cot to access ambulance
Sep 08, 2025 21:57
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VSSUT mechanical engineering student found dead under PC bridge in Sambalpur
Sep 02, 2025 09:07
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Student dies after electricity utility pole falls on him near school premises
Aug 11, 2025 22:57
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Orissa HC clears deck for Sambalpur civic body polls; fresh notification within 6 weeks
Sep 03, 2025 22:40
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Class 9 girl jumps into Mahanadi river in Sambalpur, rescued
Aug 24, 2025 14:26
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VSSUT student death: CCTV footage of Anjaneyaâs last moments surfaces, raises questions
Sep 03, 2025 22:28
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Sambalpur shocker: GM University professor arrested for âharassingâ girl student
Jul 17, 2025 22:54
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Water level surging at Hirakud Dam, 20 gates opened for rainwater discharge
Jul 25, 2025 19:14
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'Fake godmen' detained over child abduction bid in Odishaâs Sambalpur
Sep 09, 2025 23:04
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Odishaâs VSSUT issues new dress code directive for UG students; prohibits jeans, dupatta
Aug 14, 2025 15:10
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Silver worth over Rs 1 crore seized from car with secret chamber in Odishaâs Sambalpur
Jul 11, 2025 15:36
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