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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The situation soon turned ugly as some PG students arrived at the scene and staged a demonstration demanding disengagement of the security firm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As per reports, Nilakantha Mohapatra’s family had adopted the dog, Blacky, 15 years back. On Friday, they heard Blacky barking incessantly in the courtyard of their home, where it was leashed.
As per reports, the accused met people looking to get their building plan approved by the SDA. They managed to convince them by promising to get their plans approved at a lower rate in exchange for money.
According to relatives and local residents, the family was living happily as they didn’t have any financial problems.
Sritam Behera, son of Sukadeba Behera of Chipilima area in Sambalpur district, was seven years old when he was afflicted with the DMD. Now he is completely bedridden as his muscles are degenerating.
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