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.

With No Road Pregnant Woman In Sundargarh Dies As Ambulance Fails To Reach
With No Road Pregnant Woman In Sundargarh Dies As Ambulance Fails To Reach

With no option left, the family members carried Draupadi on a cot and walked for about 3 kilometres to reach the ambulance.

Students positive for Covid-19
Odisha: 53 More Students Of Sundargarh School Test Positive For Covid, Tally Reaches 89

“The access to the school and hostel has been closed. Arrangements will be done for testing all the staff and students of the school and they will be vaccinated on a priority basis,” informed Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, Sundargarh District Collector.

Racing Pigeon
Rare ‘Racing Pigeon’ Rescued In Odisha’s Rajgangpur

A rare pigeon landed at the courtyard of Sarbeswar Chhotray of Kansbahal village under Rajgangpur Police limits of Sundargarh on Monday.

Odisha’s Navdeep Kaur Eyes For Mrs. World 2021 Crown
Odisha’s Navdeep Kaur Eyes For Mrs. World 2021 Crown

She urged all countrymen to lend their support and blessings. “Voting lines are open. To vote me and India, one has to open the website www.mrsworld.com,” she said.

Dense Fog Alert For 7 Odisha Districts, Rain Likely In 8 Districts; Check IMD’s Forecast
Dense Fog Alert For 7 Odisha Districts, Rain Likely In 8 Districts; Check IMD’s Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted that there will be no significant change in the minimum temperature during the next three days. However, the minimum temperature will gradually fall by 2 to 4 degree Celsius thereafter.

elephant death in Odisha
Two Elephants Die After Being Hit By Train In Odisha’s Khordha

The forest officials said that the elephant herd comprising 30-35 jumbos had moved to the forest near Bhusandapur from Chandaka forest area and often strays into the nearby farmland in night hours in search of food.

Cold wave Continues In Odisha
Chilly Spell Continues In Odisha, Mercury Slides Below 10 Degree Celsius In 17 Places 

Kandhamal district continued to shiver with intense ice-cold chill nights. Phulbani recorded the season’s coldest night as mercury plunged to 3.6 degree Celsius.

School Drop Out Alarming In Koida Sundargarh
Odisha's Mining Capital Struggles To Keep Students In Schools, 400 Drop Out Every Year

Lack of awareness among parents, absence of teachers in schools in the tribal dominated areas and pathetic road condition makes it difficult to complete High School education for the locals.

Odisha Garage Mechanic Turns Good Samaritan, Returns Money Purse To Owner 
Odisha Garage Mechanic Turns Good Samaritan, Returns Money Purse To Owner 

Appreciation is pouring in for Md. Rizban, who works as a grease mechanic at a garage near Shankara bypass in Sundargarh district, after he turned a Good Samaritan by returning a cash-full money purse to its original owner. 

3 Killed In Separate Mishaps In Odisha
3 Killed In Separate Mishaps In Odisha

In another incident in Sundargarh district, a person was killed while two others were injured when one of the tyres of a vibratory roller machine burst in Bonai.

Matilda Kullu
Matilda Kullu, ASHA Worker From Odisha Among Forbes Most Powerful Women In India

Matilda’s life teaches how small steps can bring magnificent changes in the world. Her every day starts with the day break and all the household chores like preparing lunch for a family of four (husband and two children) and feeding the cattle. She then visits door-to-door for health screening on her bicycle.

53 Girl Students Test Positive For Covid-19 In Sundergarh; School Closed For A Week
53 Girl Students Test Positive For Covid-19 In Sundergarh, School Closed For A Week

As per preliminary reports, the students, who have been tested positive for Covid-19, are studying in classes 8, 9 and 10, informed headmistress of the school.

Odisha Woman Throws Self At Collector's Feet Demanding Justice
Watch: Odisha Woman Throws Self At Collector's Feet Demanding Justice

A bizarre scene unfolded when Piro Kishan threw herself at the feet of Collector Nikhil Pawan Kalyan when the latter walked towards his chamber. The sudden turn of events took everyone, including the Collector, by surprise. Needless to say the top district revenue official was left spellbound and embarrassed before he could react.

medical negligence
Odisha Woman Dies After Transfusion Of Wrong Group Blood At Rourkela Govt Hospital

Based on the complaint, police have initiated a probe into the incident while the hospital authorities have also constituted a five-member medical team led by RGH Superintendent Jagadish Chandra Barik and started an enquiry.

Man Uses Cop Father’s Service Gun To Loot Bank In Odisha, Held After Dramatic Chase
Man Uses Cop Father’s Service Gun To Loot Bank In Odisha, Held After Dramatic Chase

The accused, who happens to be the son of a police officer, allegedly used his father’s service gun to loot Rs 15 lakh from Axis bank at Hospital road in Sundergarh.

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