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.

One Rupee Clinic In Odisha’s Sambalpur Completes 1 Yr, Launches One Rupee Medicine Initiative
One Rupee Clinic In Odisha’s Sambalpur Completes 1 Yr, Launches One Rupee Medicine Initiative

The clinic has been set up at the Kachha Market area in Burla town and remains open from 7 AM to 8 AM in the morning and 6 PM to 7 PM in the evening.

Odisha Covid Update
Daily Covid-19 Cases Below 2k-Mark For Fifth Day In Odisha

A total of 2,82,93,841 samples, including 68,239 in the past 24 hours, have been tested in the State so far. The daily Test Positivity Rate (TPR) now stands at 2.30 per cent.

Odisha Panchayat Polls: Transgender ‘Priya’ In Race For Sarpanch Post In Sambalpur
Odisha Panchayat Polls: Transgender ‘Priya’ In Race For Sarpanch Post In Sambalpur

Till a few days ago, boarding trains, going from compartments to compartments while seeking alms were all in a day’s work for Priya.

COVID Testing
Odisha Corona Updates: Positives See Record Fall Below 1500 Mark For First Time In Over A Month

The active cases in the State stand at 21,525 as a total of 12,37,976 people have so far recovered from the disease, including 3,624 on Sunday, said I&PR Department data.

Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express Derails
Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express Derails At Sambalpur Railway Station, No Injuries Reported

“As per routine, trains are taken to the washing line after the passengers finally deboard the train at the last stoppage,” said the Public Relations Officer of Sambalpur Railway Division.

VIMSAR Burla
VIMSAR Dean’s Attached Office Property Released After Reinstatement Of Retrenched Staff

The attached movable property of the Dean’s office in Veer Surendra Sai Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) was released on Monday after the university authorities reinstated three sacked contractual staff as per the order of the Orissa High Court.

Rourkela
Opposition Up In Arms Over Delay In Sambalpur And Rourkela Municipal Elections

As the three-tier Panchayat elections in Odisha inch nearer, anticipation for the polls to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) is gradually taking centre stage in the state politics.

Traders Observe Bandh
Traders Observe Bandh In Sambalpur Demanding Restoration Of Floating Bridge, Bus Connectivity

The Kuchinda Bus Owners’ Association has also extended its support for the bandh

Bathymetric Survey At Odisha’s Hirakud Dam Underway
Bathymetric Survey At Odisha’s Hirakud Dam Underway

Chief Engineer of Hirakud Dam, Ananda Chandra Sahu, said the survey work has started following the direction of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal.

65 Bonded Labourers From Odisha's Nuapada Exploited At Brick Kiln In Hyderabad, Another In Captivity
65 Bonded Labourers From Odisha's Nuapada Exploited At Brick Kiln In Hyderabad, Another In Captivity At Raipur

In a similar incident, another video of a labourer from Odisha requesting the Sub-Collector of Redhakhol to rescue him from Raipur in Chhattisgarh has gone viral.

Giant Tricolour
Giant Tricolour To Be Unfurled At Height Of 100 Feet In Sambalpur University On Republic Day

The National Flag measuring 100 feet will be hoisted atop a 100 feet-high flagpole installed at the university. The permanent flagpole has been built at a cost of around Rs 9,50,000

Odisha Panchayat Polls: All In The Family
Odisha Panchayat Polls: All In The Family

A glaring election-motivated family tussle is being witnessed in Lipinda Panchayat of Sambalpur district where husband and wife are confronting each other.

VIMSAR Burla
VIMSAR Principal's Property Attached Over Non-Payment Of Dues To Sacked Staff

The movable property of the Principal of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) were attached by Sambalpur court in order to execute a decree for money.

JSW Plant
Boundary Wall Of JSW Plant Collapses, Farmlands Submerge In Odisha’s Sambalpur

A poultry farm in the area and some vehicles of the plant have also been submerged in the mishap. However, the reason behind the collapse is yet to be known

Odisha's Daily Covid Cases Drop Below 10K Mark, 6 More Deaths Reported 
Odisha's Daily Covid Cases Drop Below 10K Mark, 6 More Deaths Reported 

The last time the State recorded below 10,000 cases was on January 12 when 8778 people had tested positive for the virus.

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