News from Rourkela

Known as the Industrial Capital of Odisha, It is the third-largest Urban Agglomeration in the State. The city is also popularly known as Ispat Nagar and Steel City. Rourkela Steel Plant which was set up with German collaboration is located in the city.

Ram Navami: 'Elaborate security arrangements in Rourkela'
Ram Navami: 'Elaborate security arrangements in Rourkela'

Officials of the district administration, senior police officials and representatives of 58 Akhada committees were present at the meeting which was presided over by the Rourkela SP. Traffic management and procession timings were discussed at the meeting.

Guinness World Record
This is how Rourkela Youth Sumit Singh set Guinness World Record with his 12-hour marathon run on treadmill

As per the rules, one need to have run for 65 kms in 12 hours and one cannot touch the machine when in motion.

Still with BJP and ready for elections: Ex-Union Minister Dilip Ray 
Still with BJP and ready for elections: Ex-Union Minister Dilip Ray 

Dilip Ray told the media, "No leader of Odisha has been received by people like I was received here. I am really emotional over such a warm welcome. The people have handed me victory even without contesting elections.”

Dilip Ray to be BJP candidate from Rourkela seat: Jual Oram 
Dilip Ray to be BJP candidate from Rourkela seat: Jual Oram 

The Rourkela Assembly seat is likely to witness a high-octane fight as BJD has nominated Dilip Ray’s arch-rival, Sarada Nayak.

Telangana conman arrested in Odisha for duping girls on Instagram 
Telangana conman arrested in Odisha for duping girls on Instagram 

The accused has been identified as Kadam Sadashiv, a resident of Telangana. He allegedly posed himself as an RPF official on his Instagram account and managed to establish romantic relationships with some girls. Later the accused allegedly tricked the gullible girls into paying him handsomely.  

NIT Rourkela students develop submersible robots to study dams & bridges 
NIT Rourkela students develop submersible robots to study dams & bridges 

The two robots developed by NIT Rourkela students can prevent mishaps by inspecting the condition of dams and bridges well in advance.  

MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism
MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism

While the MCC enforcement was a bit fast in Rourkela, it was found to be dead slow in Bhubaneswar.

Married B-tech youth 'traps' woman on matrimonial site in Odisha, arrested 
Married B-tech youth 'traps' woman on matrimonial site in Odisha, arrested 

On the wedding day, the woman and her family members, with all preparations, were waiting for Biranchi’s arrival but he didn’t turn up.

Injured Passengers Of Pickup Van
Three persons dead, 13 injured as marriage party pickup van turns turtle near Rourkela

All the injured were initially admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) for treatment. However, three of them were later shifted to a private hospital in the Steel City after their condition deteriorated.

‘Fake nurse' served Odisha hospital for three years; police complaint lodged    
‘Fake nurse' served Odisha hospital for three years; police complaint lodged    

A police complaint was lodged against a woman who allegedly worked at the Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) by impersonating as a staff nurse.  

ED Raid At CA's Office In Rourkela
ED conducts major raids at multiple locations in Odisha in illegal mining case

As per reports, the raids are underway at Barbil in Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Rourkela and Bhubaneswar. Two teams containing more than 20 ED officials arrived in Rourkela from Bhubaneswar and Ranchi at 8am on Friday morning and started the raids.

Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan’s aide arrested from Odisha’s Rourkela
Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan’s aide arrested from Odisha’s Rourkela

The aide has been identified as Amir Ali. He was arrested from the Sector-3 area of Rourkela, informed Rourkela SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra. The SP said that a Central team arrested Amir Ali on Wednesday night from Rourkela. 

Jammu and Kashmir DGP RR Swain
Historic time after abrogation of Article 370 and leading force: Odia IPS officer and J&K DGP

In an exclusive interview with OTV, Swain said that to lead a force in Jammu and Kashmir is a matter of pride for him.

Accident Near Bonai
15 injured as Rourkela-bound bus collides head-on with truck in Sundargarh

The bus named Anupama had approximately 30 passengers on board when the mishap occurred. The bus was en route to Rourkela from Bhubaneswar.

Youths Go Door-To-Door For Fundraising
Youths go door-to-door for ambulance fee, last rites of neighbours died in LPG cylinder blast

As per reports, a cylinder blast at Ada Bariha’s home at Kanut village on February 10 resulted in serious injury to three of the same family. They were admitted to a hospital in Rourkela for treatment where one person died on February 12 and the other two died yesterday.

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