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 lakh earthen lamps to be lit in Odisha’s Sambalpur on January 22 
One lakh earthen lamps to be lit in Odisha’s Sambalpur on January 22 

On January 22 when the grand consecration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya will take place, the residents of Sambalpur town will light 1,11,000 earthen lamps on the banks of Ayodhya pond in the Mahanadi River. 

GM University, Sambalpur
Sambalpur GM University exams postponed for ‘Nua O’ programme; 'VK Pandian playing with our future'

The exams for third semester undergraduates and postgraduates, which were scheduled for January 13, were rescheduled to January 24 following a letter from Zilla Parishad.

Infant girl rescued from borewell discharged from hospital 
Infant girl rescued from borewell discharged from hospital 

Infant girl Bijayini, who was miraculously rescued from a borewell at Laripalli under Rengali block, was discharged from VIMSAR, Burla on Thursday. 

One dead, five injured in road mishap in Odisha 
One dead, five injured in road mishap in Odisha 

A person was killed and five others were injured after the auto-rickshaw they were travelling in had a head-on collision with a tractor at Giripali Chhak under Sasan Police limits in Sambalpur district on Tuesday. 

Migratory Birds At Hirakud Reservoir
Annual bird census begins at Hirakud reservoir; 32 teams engaged for mega exercise

Hirakud DFO, Anshuprajna Das informed that several youngsters and budding bird watchers have also been engaged for the annual bird census exercise. The bird census will be carried out in the entire Hirakud reservoir areas under Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Bargarh districts from Hirakud to Chhattisgarh border.

Dacoit injured in police encounter in Sambalpur; 12-member gang busted  
Dacoit injured in police encounter in Sambalpur; 12-member gang busted  

In a major achievement, Sambalpur Police arrested 12 members of a dacoit gang following an encounter. In the exchange of fire, one member of the gang sustained bullet injuries. 

Expelled BJD Leader Pramod Rath
Sambalpur BJD District Committee Advisor expelled for ‘anti-party’ activities

Interestingly, Rath himself had called a press conference to declare his resignation and disassociation from the conch party. However, he was expelled even before he could resign.

Minor boy’s death in road mishap: Tension erupts again in Sambalpur; locals block road demanding com
Minor boy’s death in road mishap: Tension erupts again in Sambalpur; locals block road demanding compensation 

The agitating people laid the body on the road and staged a demonstration demanding Rs 50 lakh compensation to the next of kin. Protestors also demanded that the operation of the heavy vehicles should be prohibited inside the city after 6 pm.

Immediately after the accident, hundreds of local people swarmed to the site, clamouring for action
Minor boy killed after being hit by bus in Sambalpur; tension erupts on spot, police resort to lathi-charge 

Immediately after the accident, hundreds of local people swarmed to the site, clamouring for action against the driver. The locals shouted slogans and opposed the movement of buses on the crowded route in the evening. They staged a roadblock demanding action.

Toll Plaza At Barhagoda
Consumer court fines toll plaza in Odisha for unauthorised deduction from fastag wallet

Hearing the complaints, the court ordered the plaza to pay Rs 25,000 each to two vehicle owners as fine. The court also ordered the toll plaza to pay them Rs 5000 each towards their legal expenses.

Sambalpur SP Mukesh Bhamu
Borewell mishap: Rescued baby Bijayini’s mother traced

Though the identity of the woman has not been revealed by the police yet, she is said to be a local resident of Sambalpur and has confessed to have dropped the baby girl in the borewell.

Borewell mishap: Rescued infant girl named Bijayini, 21st-day rituals observed at VIMSAR 
Borewell mishap: Rescued infant girl named Bijayini, 21st-day rituals observed at VIMSAR 

The baby, named Bijayini, is recuperating at the SNCU of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR). 

Odisha Judicial Service: OJS 11th rank holder Jigyansa Panda shares tips to crack the top exam
Odisha Judicial Service: OJS 11th rank holder Jigyansa Panda shares tips to crack the top exam

Jigyansa Panda, a girl from Sambalpur, has scripted success in the Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) exams and got the 11th rank. She is on cloud nine after her success.

Odisha Guv lends ear to farmers’ problems in Sambalpur, assures relief 
Odisha Guv lends ear to farmers’ problems in Sambalpur, assures relief 

During his Sambalpur visit, Governor Raghubar Das on Monday met farmers at Parmanpur village. For the first time, they found any Governor amidst them and hence they didn’t let the opportunity slip. 

Governor Raghubar Das Interacts With Doctors At Dhanakaudi Hospital
Governor Raghubar Das interacts with doctors during one-day Sambalpur visit

After his arrival in Sambalpur, he visited the Urban Health Centre (UHC) at Dhanakauda where he discussed the problems with the CDMO, health workers and ASHA workers.

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