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 non–wood 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.

Medical negligence! Raipur doctors put Odisha man’s chopped thumb in abdomen for replantation 
Medical negligence! Raipur doctors put Odisha man’s chopped thumb in abdomen for replantation 

Now, with the doctors’ assurance proven wrong and the patient suffering from pain due to the wound on the abdomen, the patient’s family has knocked on the door of the Consumer court praying for a compensation of Rs 5 crore. 

Midbrain activation technique
Children in Odisha mesmerize with unique midbrain activation technique

It is through the mid-brain activation technique that children from class II to Plus II are now able to do wonderful things like reading books without looking at pages. Not only this, but the children can also read text messages by opening their mobile lock blindfolded.

Sambalpuri Day observed with pomp and gaiety; pioneer of Sambalpuri language remembered 
Sambalpuri Day observed with pomp and gaiety; pioneer of Sambalpuri language remembered 

Today is the birth anniversary of the promoter of the Sambalpuri language, Satyanarayan Bohidar and the day is celebrated as ‘Sambalpuri Day.’

Man goes missing after jumping into Mahanadi river in Sambalpur
Man goes missing after jumping into Mahanadi river in Sambalpur

The man has been identified as Samiran Pradhan of Patulidhipa village under Naktideul block in the district.

Hirakud Dam Releases first floodwater
Hirakud releases season's first floodwater; alert sounded for downstream areas

As per schedule, the sluice gates of Hirakud Dam were opened at 9 am today.  Authorities said the release of excess water from Hirakud is attributed to the rise in the water level of the distributaries downstream.

2 minor girls rescued from being trafficked to Chennai; accuse mother's male friend of sexually expl
2 minor girls rescued from being trafficked to Chennai; accuse mother's male friend of sexually exploiting them in Odisha 

During questioning, the sisters revealed that their mother and her paramour had been torturing them. The victims have also accused their mother's friend of sexually assaulting them.

Hirakud Dam
Mahanadi water level rising; Hirakud Dam to open gates on Sunday

As per the official announcement, Hirakud will open gates for the first time this season on July 23. A final decision on the number of gates to be opened will be taken on the same day itself. The Hirakud gates will be opened at 9 am on Sunday.

Peace Committee Meeting By Sambalpur Administration
Collective religious processions banned in Sambalpur for one year

The decision was taken in a peace committee meeting held in Sambalpur today.

Hirakud Dam
Hirakud dam to open gates on July 23, Mahanadi downstream areas alerted

As per reports, the gates will be opened at 9am on July 23 amid a rise in reservoir water level following recent rains in upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi River in Chhattisgarh.

Protest By Outsourcing Employees
Odisha govt outsourcing staff stage stir, hit streets demanding job regularisation

According to sources, the outsourcing employees took out a massive rally and went to the Revenue Divisional Commissioner’s (RDC) office to press for their demands which include job security and 'equal work equal pay.'

5T secretary VK Pandian’s visit to Rairakhol & Deogarh opposed; BJP stages dharna, takes out rally 
5T secretary VK Pandian’s visit to Rairakhol & Deogarh opposed; BJP stages dharna, takes out rally 

Terming the 5T secretary's visit as a political one, the saffron party leaders and workers staged a demonstration at the mini stadium in Rairakhol. 

VSSUT
No vehicles allowed for boarders inside VSSUT; students encouraged to use bicycles

In its latest notice, VSSUT has informed all the boarders, who are in possession of vehicles such as two and four-wheelers, not to keep vehicles in the Hall of Residence premises or University campus.

Criminals arrested in Sambalpur
Crackdown on illegal firearms; 6 criminals nabbed in Sambalpur, 8 weapons seized

Sambalpur SP, Mukesh Bhamoo informed that a detailed investigation is being conducted to ascertain the source of procurement of the weapons.

bus accident near railway track
Bus crashes near railway tracks in Sambalpur; passengers safe, train services hit

A major tragedy was averted as no train was moving on the track when the bus met with the accident. The movement of some trains on the route was affected following the bus accident.

VIMSAR Clash
Two medical student groups clash at VIMSAR during ‘Euphoria’

Though the exact reason behind the clash is yet to be ascertained, stones were pelted and even fire extinguishers were used on a bus which was full of students. The bus was also locked from outside which created problems for the students who complained of breathing issues.

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