Tag: Rourkela

Maoists Banners At Blast Site
Maoists blow up railway track near Rourkela, train movement affected

Maoist posters and banners were also put up at the blast site. As per reports, more than 20 trains were held at different stations due to the violence by the ultras.

  • Friday, 22 December 2023
Cholera outbreak in Rourkela: Another dies, unofficial sources put toll at 14
Cholera outbreak in Rourkela: Another dies, unofficial sources put toll at 14

The deceased was identified as Sabitri Giri, a resident of Madhusudanpali. Sandhya Giri, daughter of the deceased said that her mother was admitted to the RGH on Sunday, but succumbed today.

  • Thursday, 21 December 2023
Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra
Rourkela Cholera: Unofficial Death toll Touches 13, Govt Says Peak Period Over

As per reports, as many as 13 people have died in Rourkela due to the recent Cholera outbreak with more than 1400 infected with the dreaded disease. Three patients have died at the Rourkela Government Hospital, three at other hospitals and one patient at his home.

  • Thursday, 21 December 2023
Gold Robbers At Police Station
Rourkela jewellery shop loot case cracked, 2 siblings held with 500 gm gold ornaments

The accused have been identified as Abhiraj Soni and Ayush Raj Prasad from Rourkela.

  • Thursday, 21 December 2023
Cholera in Rourkela: Unofficial reports suggest death toll much higher
Cholera in Rourkela: Unofficial reports suggest death toll much higher

A woman in Rourkela alleged that the water being released by Watco is completely contaminated and the company is apathetic towards the issue and playing with the lives of the people. Muddy and dirty water is coming through the pipes.

  • Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Diarrhoea Patient Being Treated At RGH
Rourkela diarrhoea situation under control, normalcy to return in 2-3 days: RMC Commissioner

Speaking to OTV about the current diarrhoea situation in the steel city, Mohapatra said, “The situation in Rourkela is under control. In fact, there have been declining trends in diarrhoea cases in some areas. Different hospitals including the RGH and IGH are very active.

  • Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Lab reports confirm cholera in Rourkela
Lab tests confirm Cholera in Rourkela, CM Naveen to review situation today

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is likely to review the cholera outbreak in Rourkela situation with the senior officials today.

  • Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Diarrhoea outbreak in Rourkela
Diarrhoea outbreak claims 5 lives in Rourkela, over 100 hospitalised

The situation has sent the Sundargarh district administration into a tizzy as it is now racing against time to ascertain the exact cause and prevent further spread of the disease.

  • Sunday, 17 December 2023
Explosion in steel plant in Rourkela
1 labourer dies, 2 injured in explosion in steel plant in Rourkela

It is suspected that the blast occurred due to a suspected leakage in a gas pipe near the workers’ restroom inside the plant.

  • Thursday, 16 November 2023
 Rourkela-Kolkata flight services kick-off
Rourkela-Kolkata flight services kick off

The district administration and the Rourkela Chamber of Commerce welcomed it and expressed their happiness over the launch of the flight services to Kolkata.

  • Wednesday, 01 November 2023
Sarada Prasad Nayak draws blood from a donor
Odisha Minister courts controversy by drawing blood from donor at govt hospital

Many have questioned how he could draw blood without having any prior experience and expertise.

  • Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Rourkela assistant Collector death case: If required, District Collector would be interrogated, says
Rourkela assistant Collector death case: If required, District Collector would be questioned, says SP  

Rourkela SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra on Monday said no one would be spared and if required, even the district Collector would be questioned.  

  • Monday, 16 October 2023
Mystery shrouds on duty Rourkela lady ASI's death at accident site; family cries murder
Mystery shrouds on duty Rourkela lady ASI's death at accident site; family cries murder

While reports suggest that lady ASI died of a heart attack, family members alleged a bigger conspiracy and suspected her death to be interlinked with that of Rourkela Assistant Collector.

  • Monday, 02 October 2023
Lady assistant collector found dead in park
Odisha lady assistant collector found dead in park, family cries murder

As per the allegation by the deceased’s mother, Susmita was tense about her work for some days and the senior authorities including the Collector were putting huge pressure on her regarding the office work.

  • Thursday, 21 September 2023
4 fake aspirants held during NIT Rourkela non-teaching staff exam
4 fake aspirants held during NIT Rourkela non-teaching staff exam

The incident has raised serious questions about the future of eligible students. Demands have grown for the immediate arrest of the mastermind in this connection.

  • Sunday, 20 August 2023
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