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.

Wildlife Smuggler Selling Leopard Nails At Rs 5000 A Piece Held In Odisha’s Sambalpur
Wildlife Smuggler Selling Leopard Nails At Rs 5000 A Piece Held In Odisha’s Sambalpur

Officials of Hirakud Wildlife Division with help of the Sambalpur district police arrested a 37-year-old man on charges of illegal trade of wildlife articles.

Afghan Crisis: Sambalpur Woman Worries About Daughter, Son-In-Law Living In Kabul
Afghan Crisis: Sambalpur Woman Worries About Daughter, Son-In-Law Living In Kabul

Sambalpur’s Johara Begum is spending sleepless nights thinking about the safety AND well-being of her daughter and her family living in Kabul in Afghanistan for the past 14 years. 

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Two Children Test Covid Positive At VIMSAR Burla In Odisha

According to experts, there is no scientific evidence to prove that the impending third wave of coronavirus disease will have a detrimental effect on children.

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Jayashree Murder Case: Sambalpur SDJM Asks Police To File Status Report Within 15 Days

Following the directives of the High Court, the SDJM has directed the police to submit the status report of the murder case that took place in 2011.

BJP Intensifies Stir For Shifting WODC Hqs, Stages Protest Near Governor’s House
BJP Intensifies Stir For Shifting WODC Hqs, Draws Governor’s Attention

The WODC comprises 10 districts- Bargarh, Bolangir, Boudh, Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, Sundargarh and Athamallick Sub-division of Angul district. 

Fake Notes Worth Rs 13 Lakh Seized In Sambalpur, 6 Arrested
Fake Notes Worth Rs 13 Lakh Seized In Sambalpur, 6 Arrested

All the seized counterfeit notes are in 2,000, 500 and 100 rupee denominations. Besides, police have seized printer and other materials that were being used to manufacture the fake currency notes.

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IIM Sambalpur, Flipkart To Partner To Support Small Businesses, Artisans

The company will also explore opportunities to enable pan-India market access for products made by entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises and artisans through its marketplace.

Vigilance raid
Vigilance Nets Two Govt Officials In Western Odisha

The anti-graft agency arrested Surendra Sahu, the assistant programme officer of Nakatideula in Sambalpur and carried out raids at multiple houses of Rabindra Mohanty, a senior clerk at Puintala block in Bolangir district.

BJP Plans Raj Bhawan Gherao On August 10 Over WODC Headquarters Shifting Demand
BJP Plans Raj Bhawan Gherao On August 10 Over WODC Headquarters Shifting Demand

Odisha unit of BJP has decided to gherao Raj Bhawan on August 10 demanding shifting of Western Odisha Development Council (WODC) headquarters to Sambalpur. 

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Farmer Ends Life Over Crop Loss In Odisha's Sambalpur

Rohidas was under severe mental stress due to the huge losses he had suffered due to crop failure. The problem was aggravated when he faced difficulties in selling his paddy stock.

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Temples, Religious Places In Puri, Sambalpur Reopen Today, No Decision On Srimandir Yet

After remaining out of bounds for over three months, temples and religious places in Puri and Sambapur districts reopened today for devotees amid strict adherence to Covid safety protocols

Samaleswari Temple To Reopen From August 3
Samaleswari Temple, Other Religious Places In Sambalpur To Reopen From August 3

The famous Shakti shrine of Odisha, the temple of Goddess Samaleswari in Sambalpur is set to reopen for devotees from August 3. The decision comes as a great relief for thousands of devotees and servitors who had been waiting with bated breath for the temple to reopen ever since the State government started unlocking the economic activities from the month of June.

Badamal Police Outpost in Sambalpur
Minor Girl Returning Home From College Raped, Youth Detained

The case has been registered by the Badamal Police and the accused has also been detained for interrogation.

Eviction drive
Eviction Begins Around Samaleswari Temple For SAMALEI Project

The eviction drive has been carried out by the district administration amid tight security at Kamali Bazar for the beautification of Samaleswari temple

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Heavy Rain Forecast: 14 Districts Of Odisha Put On Alert Today

Several low-lying areas are likely to get waterlogged due to the heavy rain induced by low-pressure over the Bay of Bengal

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