News from Talcher

Talcher comes under Anugul district of Odisha is known as the City of Black Diamond or Coal City of Odisha. It has a huge coal reserve and numbers of underground and open-cast mines as well. It is one of the fastest growing industrial and coal hubs in the state. Because of its huge coal reserves, the city has been ranked among the highest in terms of GDP in Odisha.

Rail Roko
Locals stage rail roko agitation protesting closure of coal plant in Odisha

The supporters, who were eking out a living from the plant, have stalled coal transportation from the area by staging a rail-roko agitation today.

Enforcement Directorate
BJD MLA Braja Kishore Pradhan deposes before ED

The ED may record his statement under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

Odisha’s Talcher Fertilizer Plant will be ready by October 2024: Union Minister
Odisha’s Talcher Fertilizer Plant will be ready by October 2024: Union Minister

During his visit to the State, Mandaviya visited the plant site at Talcher in Angul district to take stock of the ongoing construction work. 

Jagatsinghpur girl sets example, marries lover who lost both legs in accident
Jagatsinghpur girl sets example, marries lover who lost both legs in accident

After losing his both legs, Jitendra had never imagined that girl like Swapnarani would ever accept him as her groom.

Talcher medical college gets govt’s nod, to offer admissions to 100 MBBS students annually
Talcher medical college gets govt’s nod, to offer admissions to 100 MBBS students annually

The Talcher medical college will not only help people of Angul and adjacent districts get quality health care facilities, but also strengthen the efforts of the State government to improve the capacity of the medical education institutions in the State. 

Talcher ITI Student Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances; Family Alleges Foul Play 
Talcher ITI Student Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances; Family Alleges Foul Play 

The deceased’s father, Anadi Behera alleged that the ITI authorities should have informed him about the health condition and death of his son.

Bus Services Suspended
Private Bus Operators Suspend Services On Bhubaneswar-Sambalpur Route

“People are afraid of travelling on the route due to the poor condition of road and dust. Besides, drivers find it difficult to drive because of the large potholes that damage the buses. If the government fails to take notice of this strike, we will intensify our protest,” said a driver.

Odia Jawan
Odia Jawan Among 13 Dead In IAF Chopper Crash In Tamil Nadu

The Odia Jawan identified as Rana Pratap Das, a native of Talcher, was serving as a Junior Warrant Officer

Pradhan
Dharmendra Seeks Upgradation Of Talcher MCL Hospital Into Covid Centre

Bhubaneswar: In view of the steady surge in Covid-19 cases in Odisha, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday drew the attention of Ministry of Mines to convert the Nehru…

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