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.

Heatwave in Odisha: IMD puts 9 districts on alert, govt issues special advisory
Heatwave in Odisha: IMD puts 9 districts on alert, govt issues special advisory

Issuing ‘Yellow Warning’ to the above mentioned districts, the IMD bulletin also states that maximum temperature is likely to be above normal by 3 to 5 degree Celsius at many places over districts of interior Odisha and likely to be above normal by 2 to 3 degree Celsius at a few places of coastal Odisha during next four to five days.  

Divyang Drugs Mafia
Divyang drugs mafia arrested in Odisha; Accused created huge assets in 8 years, say Police

Police have also seized around four quintals of Ganja (dry cannabis) from the gang's possession.

SBI duped of Rs 4.5Cr after miscreants tamper with ATMs
SBI duped of Rs 4.5Cr after miscreants tamper with ATMs

The miscreants would insert their cards and once the PIN and requested amount had been keyed in, the machine would authenticate the card and the process of cash dispensation would begin.

Bank loan fraud: CBI raids Odisha bizman’s residence in Sambalpur
Bank loan fraud: CBI raids Odisha bizman’s residence in Sambalpur

The raid was conducted after a complaint was filed by the officials of the Union Bank of India, Sambalpur against the businessman Natwarlal Agarwal and his family members.

Odisha Police unearths Rs 32 Lakh cash from underground while probing hotel heist case
Police unearth Rs 32 Lakh from underground while probing hotel heist case

Sambalpur Superintendent of Police is expected to brief the media at 12 pm today about how the four accused had executed the crime.

Man finds gold jewellery worth Rs 20 lakh on road; click to know what happened next
Man finds gold jewellery worth Rs 20 lakh on road; click to know what happened next

Without knowing the value of gold, the man waited at the spot with a hope that its rightful owner might return in search of the lost baggage.

3 constables suspended for fuel overbilling in Sambalpur
3 constables suspended for fuel overbilling in Sambalpur

Sources said the three constables had not conducted proper fuel billing and meter reading of the vehicles deployed during the three-tier Panchayat polls in the State. 

4 arrested over Rs 124 Crore GST Evasion in Odisha
4 arrested over Rs 124 Crore GST Evasion in Odisha

The Cyber crime-fighting division of Sambalpur Police on Sunday arrested 4 persons on charges of evading payment of around Rs 124 crores of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Railway Resumes Operation Of Sambalpur-Puri Intercity; Passengers Welcome Decision
Railway Resumes Operation Of Sambalpur-Puri Intercity; Passengers Welcome Decision

Several leaders from the State had earlier requested the Union Railway Minister for early resumption of the Intercity train as several passengers from Sambalpur and other parts were facing problems due to the stoppage of its services.

Forest Fire Engulfs Most Jungles In Sambalpur; Locals, Animal Lovers Raise Concern
Forest Fire Engulfs Most Jungles In Sambalpur; Locals, Animal Lovers Raise Concern

The jungles near Balikiari, Burda, Daincha, Pandakimal and Landimal villages are up in flame these days.

Conjoined Twin
Another Conjoined Twin Born In Odisha, Parents Seek Govt's Help For Treatment

The parents of the twin girls expressed their inability to bear the treatment cost due to their poor financial condition

petrol diesel price hike
Fuel Prices Go Up Again, Check New Prices Of Petrol, Diesel In Odisha

Petrol in Bhubaneswar was retailing at Rs 103.69 as against 102.66 previously while the diesel rate has gone up from Rs 92.48 per litre to Rs 93.61 per litre, as per a price notification of state fuel retailers.

Pistol Found From Classroom In Odisha School; Parents, Students Shocked
Pistol Found From Classroom In Odisha School; Parents, Students Shocked

The weapon was stashed in a shelf inside a classroom at Rengumunda UP School under Jamankira police limits in Sambalpur district. 

Heat wave alert
Heat Wave Alert For Odisha: Mercury To Jump 3 To 4 Deg Celsius Soon

Daytime temperature also remained above 36 degrees in 10 cities of the State in the last 24 hours. Titlagarh remained the hottest city with 38 degree Celsius on Sunday.

Truck Runs Over Man In Sambalpur
Truck Runs Over Senior Lawyer In Sambalpur, Locals Set Vehicle Afire

A truck was torched by angry locals near Saralakani square on NH-53 in Sambalpur city after it ran over a man who was on a morning walk on Saturday morning.

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