Injured jumbo dies in Dhama forest range
The injured elephant roaming the forests of Sambalpur’s Dhama range died early on Tuesday. This has led villagers to accuse forest officials of neglecting the injured elephant leading to his death. Wildlife activists have demanded a probe into the incident. Villagers had spotted the injured tusker on July 24 while it was roaming in the
Prapti Fashions store in sambalpur
Prapti Fashions is a Kolkota based indian wear apparel house. Prapti is distinguished for bringing in “Art in Fabric”, being one of the leading houses of ethnic yet trendy “haute couture ” that has been dressing up ladies and gents since 1985. Now Prapti Fashions is planning to expand by opening 6 another stores in
Handloom Expo of Odisha inaugurated in Bhubaneswar
Handlooms , Handicrafts and Textiles minister Sarojini Hembrum inaugurated the Handloom Expo of Odisha at the Exhibition Ground. The exhibition is being organized by Boyonika. The exhibition showcases traditional handloom products of different districts including Athagarh in Cuttack, Sambalpur, Boudh, Bargarh, Balangir and Sonepur. The major attraction of the exhibition. The exhibition includes wide range
Three arrested for diamond heist in Gujarat city
The crime branch of Gujarat police arrested three persons from Deogarh and Boudh districts on Monday for allegedly looting diamonds worth Rs 85 lakh from Surat. They also recovered the looted ornaments with the help of Sambalpur Police. The visiting police team took the accused on remand after producing them in a local court here.
No apprehension of major floods, asserts SRC
Heavy rains during last three days in the western and southern districts triggered flash floods in some rivers submerging crop lands and damaging road communications. In Sambalpur, Cuttack and Puri towns, Knee- to waist-deep rain waters mixed with drain water entered houses in low-lying areas and flowed on streets, causing immense problems to the residents.
Water levels rise in Odisha’s rivers
Water levels continued to rise in major rivers including Mahanadi following heavy rains in their catchment areas and release of surplus water from various reservoirs in Odisha on Sunday. Collectors of all districts have been asked to remain alert as rainfall was likely to continue in different parts of the state for the next two
Sambalpur drainage gives under watery onslaught
The torrential rains from Thursday night wrecked havoc in this city. It was the first heavy downpour of the current monsoon. The poor drainage system was clearly exposed with most parts of the city deluged. Rainwater not only flew over the roads, it also entered houses in slums and even in high profile colonies. As
Odisha Government to set up comprehensive pre- hospital emergency medical service
Another feather has been added to the Health care Services of the State today . The Odisha Government has decided to set up comprehensive pre- hospital emergency medical service with introduction of a fleet of ambulances to cover the entire State in a phased manner. The initiative of the Department of Health & Family Welfare,
Flash floods hit Kandhamal
Hundreds of the people in Kandhamal and Gajapati districts were affected following flash floods triggered by incessant rain for the last three days. Around 200 families of Tumudibandh have been housed in two makeshift camps by the Kandhamal district administration, when the water of Turi Nallha entered their houses. Cooked food was being served to
Odisha told to prepare database on waste
The Centre has asked the state government to create a database on the generation of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in major cities. The compilation of data is imperative in view of the proposed constitution of guidelines for C&D waste management and reuse in the country. Receiving a directive from the Union urban development department,
Rain leaves Sambalpur town flooded
Incessant rain left several areas of Sambalpur town flooded on Friday. People alleged that poor drainage system in the town prevented rain water from flowing into River Mahanadi. Residents also complained that encroachment at various places had also affected the flow of water in the town’s natural Dhobijore Nulla, compounding the problem of flooding. The
Bonds of love to protect brothers
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across the state on Wednesday with sisters tying colourful threads on the wrists of their brothers. Non-Odias residents, including the Governor, however, will be celebrating the festival on Thursday like the rest of India. Long queues were seen before sweet and gift shops. Everyone was seen making last-minute purchases. Chief minister
Gopinath Pradhan is the new Vice Chancellor of IGNOU
Today Prof. Gopinath Pradhan has taken over the charge of new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). He was the Director of School of Social Sciences (SOSS) of the university since the year 2010. Pradhan joined IGNOU in the year 1993 as a Reader in Economics and became a Professor