News from Sundargarh

Sundargarh district occupies a prominent position in the mineral map of Odisha and is rich in iron ore, limestone, and manganese. True to its name, this beautiful District of Sundargarh with about 43 percent of its total area under forest cover and numerous colorful tribes dotting its landscape and with abundant mining potential is bounded by Ranchi District of Jharkhand on the North; Raigarh District of Chhatisgarh on the west .Sundargarh is recognized as an industrial district of Odisha. Steel Plant, Fertilizer Plant, Cement factory, Ferro Vanadium Plant, Machine building factory, Glass and china clay factory and Spinning mills are some of the major industries of this District. The Steel Plant of Rourkela in this District has the first government sector plant built with foreign collaboration and was the first in India to use LD oxygen technology.

Villagers Demanding Electricity In Front Of Koida Panchayat Samiti Office
Travesty! These Odisha villages yet to see 'light' even 77 years after Independence

Looking at these villages, one can easily fathom the neglect these villagers have been subjected to all these years.

Four bike-borne miscreants rob petrol pump staffer of Rs 2 lakh in Odisha’s Sundargarh 
Four bike-borne miscreants rob petrol pump staffer of Rs 2 lakh in Odisha’s Sundargarh 

Four bike-borne unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked a petrol pump staff with sharp weapons and decamped with Rs 2 lakh at Lamloi Square in Sundargarh’s Rajgangpur on Thursday. 

Sans electricity, tribal students in Odisha's Sundargarh struggling during exam time
Sans electricity, tribal students in Odisha's Sundargarh struggling during exam time

Contrary to the state government’s claim on the reformation in the energy sector, tribal students including those of Class-X have been struggling to prepare for the exams under the light of oil lamps in the absence of electricity for the last three months.

Four mutilated bodies found on rail track on Odisha-Jharkhand border
Four mutilated bodies found on rail track on Odisha-Jharkhand border

DSP Rakesh Minj and a team of the Government Railway Police along with a forensic team rushed to the spot and started an investigation into the matter. The bodies have been seized for post-mortem.

Odisha Governor's social media post exposes drinking water problems of villagers 
Odisha Governor's social media post exposes drinking water problems of villagers 

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das once again unmasked the state government with a post on his social media handle X.

Carcass of elephant calf found in Odisha’s Sundargarh  
Carcass of elephant calf found in Odisha’s Sundargarh  

A carcass of a male elephant calf was found in the teak forest near Malda village under the Koida range of Sundargarh district on Tuesday. 

Odisha Guv interacts with farmers, students in Sundargarh
Odisha Guv interacts with farmers, students in Sundargarh

The farmers of Subdega block in Sundargarh district are hopeful that their problems will soon be addressed as Governor Raghubar Das heard their grievances during his one-day visit to the district on Monday. 

I am here to listen to people's grievances: Rahul Gandhi in Odisha 
I am here to listen to people's grievances: Rahul Gandhi in Odisha 

I will stay in Odisha for three days and listen to people’s grievances, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a meeting in Odisha’s Biramitrapur on Tuesday.

Odisha’s Smashan Bandhu members go off beaten path to ensure dignity for the dead
Odisha’s Smashan Bandhu members go off beaten path to ensure dignity for the dead

In this world, when most people are worshipping at the altar of their own interest, a bunch of like-minded people are going the extra mile to ensure dignity for the dead.

Students Hospitalised in Sundergarh
30 girl students of Sevashram school in Sundergarh hospitalised

Following the incident, the girl students were immediately rushed to the hospital and were provided necessary treatment by doctors. Some of the students were discharged after treatment at Bonai hospital.

Two persons critical in murderous attack in Odisha’s Sundargarh
Two persons critical in murderous attack in Odisha’s Sundargarh

Police detained three miscreants for allegedly attacking two persons at Sagadabhanga village under Koida Police limits of Sundargarh on Saturday. 

Sore over ‘perennial’ jumbo mayhem, Odisha's Bonai people lay siege to road
Sore over ‘perennial’ jumbo mayhem, Odisha's Bonai people lay siege to road

A villager of Godua alleged, “Entry of elephants in our village is a routine affair. Four houses were demolished by an elephant. We demand immediate compensation for the loss.” The villagers alleged that the forest department is doing nothing to curb the elephant mayhem. 

Postal deposits worth lakhs siphoned off in Odisha
Postal deposits worth lakhs siphoned off in Odisha

A woman depositor lamented, “I deposited Rs 1 lakh, but only Rs 3000 is left in my account. Recently I deposited Rs 5000 in Sukanya Samridhi Yojana. A total of 1.02 lakh has been siphoned off from my account.”

Maoist Posters Found At Crime Scene
Ex-Maoist shot dead by ultras on suspicion of being police informer

Nelson was associated with Naxal organisation for a long time, following which he was arrested by Bisra police in Sundargarh and was sent to jail in May 2023. After being released on bail, he shunned violence to return to the mainstream of society.

Minor Girl's Body Found Hanging In Jungle
Missing minor girl’s body found hanging in Sundargarh; rape & murder suspected

The deceased belonged to Itma village under Badagaon Police limits. It is suspected that the minor girl was raped before being murdered.

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