News from Sonepur

Subarnapur district has figured on the political and cultural map of Odisha since the pre-historic period. The chronological history of Subarnapur starts from 8th century AD. Suvarnapur or modern Subarnapur occupies a place of prime importance at different period under the rule of different royal families like the Bhanjas, the Somovamsis, and the Telgu–chodas, the kalachuais, the Gangas and the chouhans who ruled over this territory. The chronological history of Subarnapur district can be dated from 8th century AD, when it was known as Swarnapur and was a part of Khinjali Mandal, ruled by the Bhanjas as the feudatory of the Bhaumakaras of Toshali. The District was ruled by many dynasties from its past. It is known as the second temple city of Odisha. Pancharatha Temple is a highly revered shrine at Sonpur, in Odisha. This beautiful temple, constructed in a chariot size, resembles Lankeswari Temple is located inside the river Mahanadi in Subarnapur district. Subarnapur is also famous for its tie and dye work on handlooms.

Multiple cash seizures by police in Odisha; probe launched
Multiple cash seizures by police in Odisha; probe launched

Chandrasekharpur Police seized the cash and started an investigation into the source of the money, its destination and its purpose of use. According to sources, the person in the car failed to furnish satisfactory replies about the source and destination of the money.

Amit Shah Targets BJD during public meeting at Sonepur
Odisha Lost 20 Years Under Naveen Patnaik's Rule; BJP to Make Odisha No. 1 state in 5 years: Amit Shah

Union Minister Amit Shah launched a strong campaign against the BJD in Odisha, promising to end labour migration and bring development if BJP wins the 2024 elections. Speaking at a rally in Sonepur, he emphasized BJP's commitment to win 20 Lok Sabha seats and form a state government for the first time.

Elections 2024: Amit Shah to hit campaign trail in Odisha tomorrow 
Elections 2024: Amit Shah to hit campaign trail in Odisha tomorrow 

BJP president of Sonepur district, Parmod Mohapatra said, "Thousands of party workers from Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir will come to the public meeting.”

Odisha Police seizes Rs 55L cash from Andhra-bound car
Odisha Police seizes Rs 55L cash from Andhra-bound car

Police were checking vehicles at College Chhak in Binika. On searching a car, police recovered cash of Rs 55.20 lakh. There were six occupants in the car which was on its way to Kakinada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.

Odisha village women beat utensils in protest demanding drinking water
Odisha village women beat utensils in protest demanding drinking water

Upset over water shortage, hundreds of women from Sargaj village under Tarbha block in Subarnapur carrying pots and buckets staged protests at the block office on Saturday. They beat utensils in unison, shouting for immediate steps for drinking water. 

Retired forest officer in Subarnapur turns Tulsi farming a profitable venture
Retired forest officer in Subarnapur turns Tulsi farming a profitable venture

Purohit is earning handsomely from this farming by selling Tulsi oil offline and online. In every two months, he harvests around 9 quintals of Tulsi leaves from which four litres of oil is extracted. Tulsi oil is in high demand for preparation of Ayurvedic medicines.  

Train At Puri Station
PM Modi to flag off Puri-Sonepur weekly express train tomorrow

PM Modi will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 68,000 crore during his visit to Odisha tomorrow (Saturday).

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das interacts with students in Sonepur
Odisha Governor Raghubar Das interacts with students in Sonepur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been guiding students, parents and teachers in his Pariksha Pe Charha (PPC) programme, said Odisha Governor Raghubar Das on Monday. 

Hyva truck 'kills 2' in Sonepur, angry locals 'vandalise police van'
Hyva truck 'kills 2' in Sonepur, angry locals 'vandalise police van'

With palpable tension prevailing at the spot, a tussle was reported between the police and the public, prompting a mild lathi charge by police to disperse the mob. 

MP couple smuggling ganja from Odisha by writing 'Media' on car arrested
MP couple smuggling ganja from Odisha by writing 'Media' on car arrested

Excise officials of Sonepur received a tip-off about the ganja trafficking and followed the car on Sonepur-Binika Road. They finally intercepted the vehicle at Kartang Chhak. 

Rescue Operation
Elderly woman dies after falling into abandoned borewell in Odisha

As per reports, she was rushed to the Sonepur hospital for treatment after her rescue. However, doctors at the hospital declared her brought dead.

Rescue Ops Launched To Rescue Woman From  Abandoned Borewell
Elderly woman falls into abandoned borewell in Odisha, rescue ops launched

Following the fall, the villagers and her family members informed the fire services department which launched a rescue operation at the spot.

Sexual harassment slur against homeguard
'Sexual favour for transfer' - Lady ASI brings sexual harassment allegations against homeguard in Sonepur

Though the lady ASI later lodged a complaint with the SP, no action was allegedly taken against Pradhan. Later, the complainant lodged a formal complaint in connection with the matter with the Northern-range IG.

From mathematics to friendship sarees, Subaranapur weavers weaving magic
National Handloom Day: From mathematics to friendship sarees, Subaranapur weavers weaving magic

The saree has been designed by Arindra Meher from Sagarpalli. Earlier in 2017, he was awarded a state award for the design.

National Handloom Day
National Handloom Day: Schemes galore still Odisha weavers in distress

Though handloom sector is a symbol of our country’s rich and varied cultural heritage, the handloom-weaving community in Odisha feels neglected as there has been no change in their financial condition.

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