Snehangini Chhuria as BJD candidate in Nuapada By-Election
BJD on Wednesday announced former minister and president of the Biju Mahila Janata Dal (BMJD) Snehangini Chhuria as the party’s candidate for by-election to Nuapada Assembly constituency.
Odisha Govt removes eight Expert Members of WODC
The Odisha Government made changes to the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC) by withdrawing the nomination of eight Expert Members for the council.
SU Student Rescued in Blood-Soaked Condition Near Metakani Temple
A final year library science female student of Sambalpur University was brutally attacked on Wednesday. Authorities rescued her with multiple stab wounds blood-soaked condition near Metakani Temple on the VIP road from
Amin suspended for misbehaving with Zilla Parishad member
An amin was suspended for misbehaving with zilla parishad member at Rairakhol
OMFED to be upgraded: New plants to come up in Sambalpur, Ganjam and Balasore
OMFED is going to be upgraded. The Federation is going to open new plants in Sambalpur, Ganjam and Balasore. And for this the DPR preparation work has already started. Dairy farmers will
Two women Maoists leaders surrendered before Odisha Police in Kalahandi
Two women Maoists leaders from Chattishgarh on Monday surrendered before Odisha Police in Kalahandi. This was informed by the IG of South-West range Yashwant Jathawa. They are namely Phulbati alias Mithila (30) and Rukmati alias Rashmila (28). They were working as Area Committee Members (ACMs) in Chhattisgarh since 2006, police sources said. Jethwa said the
Naxalite killed in Kalahandi
One left wing extremists was killed when security forces and naxalites exchanged fire in Kalahandi district on Sunday. Based on intelligence input, District Voluntary Force, a special constabulary unit of the Odisha Police engaged in anti-Maoist operations, had made a move towards Kegaon under Golamunda Police Station area on late Saturday evening. Near Chura Pahad
Odisha scribe Ajit Kumar Nayak passes away
A pal of gloom descended on Odisha’s Sambalpur City after news of death of senior scribe Ajit Kumar Nayak (53) reached Sambalpur. Nayak died while undergoing treatment for jaundice at a private Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. He is survived by his wife, son, mother, brother and sisters. He was battling with jaundice since last
Odisha government plans to introduce “agriculture” as compulsory subject
The Odisha government is contemplating to introduce agriculture as compulsory subject from primary school to university in the state soon in order to encourage students for cultivation. This was stated by Odisha’s agriculture minister Pradeep Maharathy here on 25th February 2015. Thrust will also be given for extensive use of Bio fertilizer and on soil
Politics in Sambalpur for coming Polls
Political parties are playing game in Sambalpur by showing many dreams by their capabilities. Ahead of elections to the Sambalpur municipal corporation, CM Naveen Patnaik on Monday recommends the Centre to set up the proposed Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Sambalpur under relaxed guidelines. In a letter to Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister
Aditya Aluminium sets up learning facilities in Sambalpur
Recognising the role of education in social welfare and economic prosperity, Aditya Aluminium, an Aditya Birla Group Company, has set up several learning facilities in and around its project area in Sambalpur. “Education is an area of focus for us in Aditya Birla Group. Hindalco is deeply engaged in helping reach benefits of learning and
HSC Exam started from 23rd February 2015
The first day HSC exam was completed peacefully on 23rd February 2015. There is no information for violating the law of order in the state. In first day itself, there are 299 students caught cheating in M.I.L. and booked for malpractice by BSE. Students should be carefully write their Roll Number,subject code, set code, etc.
New Trains in coming railway budget, State BJP
Ahead of Railway Budget, the State BJP has requested Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to introduce two new trains for improved rail connectivity in Odisha. Requesting for a new Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Duronto Express, president of the State unit of the party KV Singhdeo said Konark Express is unable to meet the increasing demand of passenger movement
Odisha Government announced Rs.1600 crore to develop sambalpur
The State Government on Friday announced a plan of Rs 1,600 crore for overall development of Sambalpur city. The plan was finalised, at a meeting held under chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the State Secretariat. Chief Minister directed the concerned officers to complete projects within stipulated time frame. The amount would be spent
Vacancy for Asst. Project Director in DRDA, Jharsuguda
District Rural Development Agency: Jharsuguda Applications are invited to fill up 01 (one) post of Asst. Project Director(Rural Housing) in DRDA, Jharsuguda on contractual basis with a consolidated remuneration of Rs 12,500/- per month. Qualification:- Master Degree in Sociology, Social Work / MBA in Rural Management or 2 years PG Diploma in Rural Management /
Oils Mafias in Sambalpur
The black marketing of oils in Sambalpur city is known to every one in the city. City police today arrested four persons in connection with the theft of a diesel tanker and selling the fuel worth Rs 11 lakh. The accused were identified as Kishore Modi, 55, his son, Abinash, 28, Satyanarayana Beriha, 35, and
Sambalpur’s 2nd KV to Come up at Burla
The second Kendriya Vidyalaya in Sambalpur city will be set up at Burla instead of the earlier site near railway station. Sambalpur Collector Balwant Singh said the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has approved a second school in Sambalpur City and if things go smoothly, admission would start from next academic session. Informing that 10 acres
IIM Sambalpur