Tag: Sambalpur

Belpada police station
Heartbroken boy attempts suicide after elder brother dies in dam

It is believed that he was unable to come to terms with the loss and consumed poison kept at his house. 

  • Thursday, 28 July 2022
Rice bags being measured in a school
Now, MDM scam surfaces in Sambalpur and Sundargarh schools

The irregularities will run into crores, sources said.  It is alleged that the officials looking after rice supply are involved in the scam in connivance with the supply agencies. 

  • Saturday, 23 July 2022
Unavailability of motorable road claims patient's life in Odisha's Sambalpur
Unavailability of motorable road claims patient's life in Odisha's Sambalpur

The ambulance could not reach his village due to unavailability of road. Finding no other option, Dehuri was carried on a cot for five kilometres and brought near the ambulance, source added.

  • Tuesday, 19 July 2022
Chinmayee Mohapatra, wife of the accused
Lawyer attempts to run car over wife’s family members

One of Chinmayee’s brothers broke his leg in the accident. Fortunately, all the other family members had a close shave.

  • Monday, 18 July 2022
Death of ailing tusker in Sambalpur
SHOCKER: Bullet recovered from the deceased tusker's body in Sambalpur

"We have detained three suspects in connection with the case and one country pistol was seized from their possession. The tusker was shot at by poachers from atop a tree in Kalapat area," Neelannavar informed.

  • Thursday, 23 June 2022
Youngest Scuba Diver!
Odisha’s Youngest Scuba Diver Tisya Panigrahi Celebrated Birthday Underwater!

This 12-year-old girl from Sambalpur has become the youngest ‘Junior Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver’ in the state. On her birthday on 8th June, Tisya dived in the Gulf of Oman nearly 70-ft deep.

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  • Monday, 13 June 2022
Sital Sasthi: Divine marriage of Lord Shiva, Parvati solemnised; ‘Jugal Darshan’ tonight
Sital Sasthi: Divine marriage of Lord Shiva, Parvati solemnised; ‘Jugal Darshan’ tonight

Pomp and gaiety marked the festival with the participation of hundreds of devotees.

  • Sunday, 05 June 2022
Sital Sasthi fest: Shiva, Parvati’s engagement to be held in Sambalpur 
Sital Sasthi fest: Shiva, Parvati’s engagement to be held in Sambalpur 

All preparations for this ceremony, an integral part of the most famous festival of western Odisha, are at their last stages with artisans giving final touches to the palanquins and tableaus. 

  • Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Sambalpuri masks make a statement at Cannes Festival 
Sambalpuri masks make a statement at Cannes Festival 

This year, the Cannes has become more special for India because of a stupendous representation and even more so for Odisha thanks to the Sambalpuri fashion making a splash at the film festival.

  • Friday, 27 May 2022
3 constables suspended for fuel overbilling in Sambalpur
3 constables suspended for fuel overbilling in Sambalpur

Sources said the three constables had not conducted proper fuel billing and meter reading of the vehicles deployed during the three-tier Panchayat polls in the State. 

  • Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Farmer In Remote Odisha Village Irrigates Farmland Without Electricity, Battery; Know How 
Farmer In Remote Odisha Village Irrigates Farmland Without Electricity, Battery; Know How 

Little educated Maheshwar Binjhal of Kayakuda village under Jujumura Block in Sambalpur district has made this possible. At present, crops in his farmland are undulating in breeze.

  • Sunday, 27 February 2022
Odisha Panchayat Polls: Transgender ‘Priya’ In Race For Sarpanch Post In Sambalpur
Odisha Panchayat Polls: Transgender ‘Priya’ In Race For Sarpanch Post In Sambalpur

Till a few days ago, boarding trains, going from compartments to compartments while seeking alms were all in a day’s work for Priya.

  • Tuesday, 08 February 2022
New Gopalpur-Sambalpur Rail Line: Kandhamal To Get First Ever Railway Link 
New Gopalpur-Sambalpur Rail Line: Kandhamal To Get First Ever Railway Link 

The most important aspect of this rail line is that the dream of Kandhamal district’s people to have train service in their district will also come true

  • Friday, 04 February 2022
Mahanadi Utsav
Mahanadi Utsav 2021: Boat Race, Awareness Drive Conducted In Odisha’s Sambalpur

These visuals are from ‘Mahanadi Utsav’ underway in Odisha’s Sambalpur district. People gathered in large numbers to witness traditional boat racing competition held in Mahanadi River.

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  • Sunday, 19 December 2021
Dam Or Building !!
Sambalpur Municipal Corporation New Building Replicating Hirakud Dam Almost Ready!

This captivating structure resembling Hirakud Reservoir, the world’s longest dam, will be the new office building of Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) & Sambalpur Development Authority. The 4-storey building which is nearing completion is being constructed over 5 acres land at Durgapali on the outskirts of Sambalpur.

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  • Sunday, 12 December 2021
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