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.

Snigdharani Suna
Sonepur accident: Lady cop Snigdharani suspended with immediate effect

During the period of her suspension, she will remain under the disciplinary control of Sundargarh SP, said the order issued by the State police headquarters. 

Sonepur accident
4 killed, 13 injured in separate road accidents in Sonepur and Khordha

While all the injured persons have reportedly been admitted to a nearby hospital, the identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained.

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Binika farmer ends life over 'loan burden'

According to sources, Bhagaban consumed poison after he failed to repay loan amounting to Rs 8 lakh

SP begins probe into Sonepur college fund 'Embezzlement' case
SP begins probe into Sonepur college fund 'Embezzlement' case

It was learnt from the investigation that the fund was transferred to savings account of a resident of West Bengal through Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) on June 7. 

Summer 2022 Odisha
No respite from heatwave till Sunday, ‘Yellow Warning’ sounded for 7 Odisha districts for today

According to IMD, this year for the first time, Bolangir and Titlagarh are the two cities that crossed 45 degrees Celsius mark on Thursday with the temperatures climbing to 45.3 and 45.2 degrees respectively. 

Heatwave to bake western Odisha for next 3 days, humidity to continue in coastal belts
Heatwave to bake western Odisha for next 3 days, humidity to continue in coastal belt

As per Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, high humidity may make life miserable in most parts of the coastal areas during the period. 

Illegal blast fishing destroying Mahanadi ecosystem in Sonepur
Watch Illegal blast fishing destroying Mahanadi ecosystem in Sonepur

The dangerous and illegal act of fishing by means of causing explosion in water bodies has become a cause of serious concern for people in Sonepur.

A drying Mahanadi leaves lives and livelihoods in peril in Odisha!
A drying Mahanadi leaves lives and livelihoods in peril in Odisha!

Sitting on the delta of Tel, Suktel and Mahanadi, Sonepur district once used to feel proud of the Mahanadi’s vast water and the somnolent breeze.

Heat wave alert
Heat Wave Alert For Odisha: Mercury To Jump 3 To 4 Deg Celsius Soon

Daytime temperature also remained above 36 degrees in 10 cities of the State in the last 24 hours. Titlagarh remained the hottest city with 38 degree Celsius on Sunday.

2 Killed, 13 Injured As Marriage Procession Van Rams Into Tree In Binika
Marriage Party Van Rams Into Tree Killing 2, Injuring Over Dozen In Odisha's Binika

As per sources, the marriage party members were returning in a van to Bargarh from Sonepur after attending the function when their vehicle rammed into a tree near Badakarle village under Rampur police station in Sonepur. 

Odisha Elderly Woman’s Love For Cows Moves All
Odisha Elderly Woman’s Love For Cows Moves All

The unconditional love between Tarasi Bagh and a cow has now become the talk of the town. 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Dons Odisha’s Bomkai Saree During Budget Presentation

Sitharam kept her look simple and elegant with the Bomkai Patta saree which was weaved in two colours- brown and red. She paired her saree with a white shawl and white face mask.

Odisha Sees Further Dip In Daily Covid Tally, 7291 New Cases, 5 Deaths 
Odisha Sees Further Dip In Daily Covid Tally, 7291 New Cases, 5 Deaths 

This is the fourth consecutive day that the State recorded a dip in positive cases from the highs of over 11K plus cases in the ongoing third wave of the pandemic. 

5 Killed In Road Mishap In Sonepur
5 Killed In Road Mishap In Odisha’s Sonepur

At least 10 persons from Nimna village under Ullunda block of Sonepur district were returning after attending a marriage function at Kaudiamunda village when the mishap occurred at around 1 am last night.

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