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.
In Jhirdapali village, Sundargarh police accused Deben Behera of murdering his pregnant wife Soumya to cover an extramarital affair, disguised as a burglary. As per the plan, the miscreants forced their way into the house and knocked on the door when the family was asleep on the intervening night. A detailed probe is underway.
A dismembered body of a missing minor girl from Jharsuguda was found in the Brahmani River in Rourkela of Sundargarh district. The accused identified as Kunu Kisan, linked to a prior POCSO case, is under custody as police probe the grim crime.
Rourkela installs AI-enabled cameras to protect elephants from train collisions. The initiative, taken for the first time, enhances wildlife monitoring with 360-degree rotation capability. The AI-enabled cameras are of high resolution and can cover a distance of up to five kilometers.
An electric scooter caught fire in Sundargarh, damaging a house and vehicles. The blaze occurred during charging, causing panic but no casualties.
AI technology helped avert a train accident involving an elephant herd in Rourkela, Odisha. Strategic AI cameras detected the herd, allowing timely train halt. This initiative is part of a broader wildlife conservation effort.
Protests in Taldih over a 25-year Adani-Group SAIL contract enter day nine, halting mineral transport. Locals demand jobs and amenities.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assured Sundargarh residents that no decisions will oppose their wishes amidst merger demands with North Odisha, affirming commitment to district development.
Agitations erupted at Taldih mine in Odisha's Sundargarh district against SAIL and Adani Group over unmet promises. Clashes occurred between locals, led by United Mines Mazdoor Union, and security forces. Demands include employment and CSR activities.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi accused the previous BJD government of attempting his life with a bomb attack in Sundargarh. He survived and now focuses on state development.
Over 20 lakh women in Odisha received Rs 5000 each as part of Subhadra Yojana's third phase. The scheme, launched by PM Modi, aims to empower women.
A wild elephant trampled 75-year-old Sudhu Badaik to death near Rourkela, Sundargarh. The lone elephant separated from its herd attacked him amid dense fog.
Two boys rescued from Koel River in Sundargarh, Odisha. One boy, Sarthak Badaik, still missing after being swept away. Rescue teams on-site.
Six people died and five were injured in a Tata Magic crash with a trailer near Gaikanapali, Sundargarh. The accident occurred due to fog-induced low visibility.
During BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda's visit to Sundargarh, a tribal woman insisted on giving him Rs 100 to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite his refusals, she persisted.
Salindra Majhi was allegedly murdered in Lamati village, Sundargarh, after demanding repayment of Rs 2000 lent to Durjana Majhi. A heated altercation led to Durjana attacking Salindra and his brother with an axe. Salindra succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital. Talsara police seized the weapon and are investigating.
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