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.
The cops with the help of a forensic team are still on the job to find out what circumstances led to their deaths.
The local residents observed a foul smell emanating from the house. They immediately passed the information to the police.
She had reportedly gone to the Burla power channel along with her male friend at around 5 pm yesterday.
The matter came to light after the deceased's son returned home to find his mother lying dead.
Launching a fresh attack against the BJD-led government, the saffron party said the untoward incident in the southern Odisha district, which prompted the State government to impose curfew and snap internet services to bring the situation under control, has left a black spot in governance in Odisha.
Several youths were injured due to the stone pelting during the clash, reports said.
The probe committee comprising four BJP MPs reached the city to conduct an inquiry. The panel will submit "a factual report" to the party president.
In the presence of the relatives, Ananya donning a white lehenga is seen dancing to the music beats and Chanchal joins her on the dance floor after a while. The duo grooved to the song putting the stage on fire. Moreover, the dance steps of the duo were perfectly in sync.
Hearing the distress trumpets of the baby elephant as well as the mother elephant, villagers rushed to the spot and noticed the baby elephant was trying hard to come out of the well.
Curfew was lifted earlier from Khetrajpur, Ainthapalli, Bareipalli, and Sadar police station areas in two phases.
In the letter, the SP was also informed that the rally would pass through Muslim-dominated areas like Bhutpada, Motijharan, Raza Nagar, Sunapalli, Kumbharpada, and Daliepada.
Speaking to media, Gangadhar said, “We have, so far, lifted curfew in four police limits. After assessing the situation, we will withdraw the night curfew which is still there in Town and Dhanupalli police limits today.”
Speculations are rife that, Chhattisgarh might have opened the gates of the barrage during non-monsoon season fearing that the tribunal’s decision may go in favour of Odisha once it spots the dry conditions of Mahanadi in places like Subarnapur, Nayagarh and Boudh.
Notably, both the diatom and post-mortem reports of Chinmayi also highlighted drowning as the cause of death.
Apart from the relaxations in the curfew timings, the internet services in Sambalpur have also been restored. Earlier, the internet suspension was extended on Saturday by another 12 hours till 6 am today.
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