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.
Khordha district reported the highest number of fresh infections at 316, followed by 261 in Sundargarh.
Locals alleged that the poachers fled with the tusks and it was the forest officials who burnt the carcasses after failing to nab the poachers.
The irregularities will run into crores, sources said. It is alleged that the officials looking after rice supply are involved in the scam in connivance with the supply agencies.
The ambulance could not reach his village due to unavailability of road. Finding no other option, Dehuri was carried on a cot for five kilometres and brought near the ambulance, source added.
One of Chinmayee’s brothers broke his leg in the accident. Fortunately, all the other family members had a close shave.
The dam authorities recently decided to release the excess floodwater following steady rise in the water level of the reservoir in the wake of incessant rainfall in the catchment area of the dam.
According to sources, the Plus 3 final year Physics paper was reportedly leaked prior to the commencement of the examination today at 10 am.
The Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch has seized fake currency notes with a face value of more than Rs 15 lakh from Jujumura in Sambalpur district.
Sulochana joined naxal activities at the age of 14 after being influenced by Maoist leader Girish Mahato and subsequently became an area commander and a platoon commander.
With the fresh addition, the number of active cases in the State has jumped to 517.
"We have detained three suspects in connection with the case and one country pistol was seized from their possession. The tusker was shot at by poachers from atop a tree in Kalapat area," Neelannavar informed.
The accused doctor administered an expired vaccine and charged Rs 2100 from the patient.
The chilli specific to the Kuchinda region of the Western-Odisha district is very hot in nature and is cultivated by the local farmers as a cash crop.
The dramatic and tense rescue operation by the officials using an effective technique was a feat in itself and a treat to watch.
Pomp and gaiety marked the festival with the participation of hundreds of devotees.
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