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.

Malatigunderpur High School
Exam rescheduled to facilitate Nabin Odisha programme held in school

As per reports, the half-yearly exam of Class-IX students was scheduled from 10:30 am to 1 pm today. But the school authorities were forced to reschedule the exam to morning shift after a government programme under Nabin Odisha project was held on the school playground during the same time.

Actor Manoj Mishra & MLA Narasingha Mishra
Ban on actor Manoj Mishra: Odisha will be divided into 2 parts if decision not revoked, warns Congress leader

While the entry of Narasingha Mishra into this controversy seemed unnatural to many, concerns have been expressed by many as they smell a ploy to split the Odia film industry into two parts.

Lunar Eclipse
Lunar eclipse on Kumar Purnima; flag changing ritual timing at Goddess Samalei temple tweaked

On Sunday, October 29, the lunar eclipse will begin at 1:05 am and end at 2:24 am — lasting for approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. It will be visible in west pacific region, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and south-east America including India.

One dead, 14 injured as auto rickshaw rams into tree
One dead, 14 injured as auto rickshaw rams into tree

On the day of Dussehra, when festivities were all around, 15 people from Bisipalli area of Bargarh district did not have an iota of idea that their trip to have a darshan of the Goddess at Huma shrine would be fraught with danger.

Police At GM University Hostel
GM University student found hanging after exam, suicide note recovered

The deceased student has been identified as Ghanashyam Karuan from Narla in Kalahandi. He was a Plus 3 final year commerce student of the varsity. It is suspected that Karuan ended his life after failing to do well in the exams.

BJP takes swipe at BJD over eviction drive in Burla 
BJP takes swipe at BJD over eviction drive in Burla 

Leader of Opposition (LoP), Jayanarayan Mishra accused the State government of intentionally pulling down the houses of some particular people while leaving those of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas untouched only to capture the votes of minorities. 

Mahalaya: Devotees offer ‘pinda’ to forefathers, throng Samaleswari temple to witness Dhabalamukhi B
Mahalaya: Devotees offer ‘pinda’ to forefathers, throng Samaleswari temple to witness Dhabalamukhi Besha  

The auspicious occasion of Mahalaya marks the end of the Pitru Paksha, otherwise known as Shradh. Those who couldn’t offer ‘pinda' to their forefathers during the 16 days of the Pitru Paksha, are doing the same today. 

Pranab Prakash Das
Only CM Naveen’s ticket is confirmed in BJD, says Pranab Prakash Das

It is speculated that Das’ statements were aimed at silencing the ongoing discussion between the MLAs and Ministers regarding party tickets. Even the organisational secretary had asked everyone to switch off mobile phones when he was addressing the meeting yesterday.

Medico-security guard fight triggers tension at VIMSAR; police deployed  
Medico-security guard fight triggers tension at VIMSAR; police deployed  

The situation soon turned ugly as some PG students arrived at the scene and staged a demonstration demanding disengagement of the security firm. 

Hirakud Dam
Hirakud Dam authorities open 4 more gates; no flood threat, says EIC

Meanwhile, the Hirakud dam authorities today opened four more dates to release excess water. With this, now excess floodwater is being released through 26 gates of the Hirakud reservoir.

1 quintal ganja seized from car using doctor sign in Odisha’s Sambalpur
1 quintal ganja seized from car using doctor sign in Odisha’s Sambalpur

Finding their behaviour suspicious, the officials carried out a thorough search and found the contraband weighing around one quintal stashed in 50 packets. The packets were similar to saree packets.  

Sambalpur University
Sambalpur University assistant professor suspended over alleged harassment

Action was taken against the accused Assistant Professor of the Odia department, Shukamuni Meher following a written complaint submitted by the complainant alleging mental and physical harassment by Meher.

Samaleswari Temple In Sambalpur
Nuakhai celebrations on Sept 20, 'Nabanna Lagna' finalised in Sambalpur

Following the meeting of the Brahmapura Temple Pandit Mahasabha in Sambalpur, the Lagna for Nuakhai-2023 is finalised for September 20, between 10:27am and 10:42am. As per the tradition, Nuakhai is celebrated on the ‘Panchami tithi’ of the Odia month of Bhadraba.

Harassment slur
Harassment slur at Sambalpur University: Assistant Professor suspended till completion of probe

During the suspension period, Kujur will get subsistence allowance at the rate equal to leave salary which he would have drawn had he gone on leave on half average pay or half pay and DA based on such leave salary.

Sambalpur University
Female Asst Professor of Sambalpur University ‘harassed’ by colleague; Committee constituted for probe

In her complaint, she alleged that a male assistant professor, who works in the same Political Science department of the University, has been harassing her in an inebriated condition for quite a few months.

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