BOLANGIR DISTRICT
Heat wave grips Odisha; schools shut in 3 districts till April 21
Odisha is experiencing an intense heat wave. Authorities in Bolangir, Subarnapur, and Kalahandi districts have ordered the closure of all educational institutions from April 18 to April 21. This decision prioritizes the health of students, teachers, and staff amidst prevailing hot and humid conditions. Supplementary examinations will be conducted early in the morning.
Pakistan born woman living in India for 35 years served notice to leave the country after Pahalgam attack
Sharada Kukreja, residing in Odisha for 35 years after fleeing Pakistan, faces deportation. She appeals to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The police served her a notice to leave, despite her claims of having an Aadhaar card and voting in elections. Sharada fears separation from her family, as she has no ties to Pakistan.
Odisha govt issues advisory with daytime temperature likely to cross 40 degrees C
The Odisha government has alerted all district collectors about a significant temperature rise forecasted by the IMD, with daytime temperatures expected to rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over the next few days. Collectors are advised to inform the public and recommend precautions, especially for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and the sick.
Congress, BJD question Adani's land purchase in Odisha, company says it's for afforestation
The Adani Group's recent land acquisition near Odisha's Gandhamardhan hills has sparked controversy. While the group claims the land is for afforestation, opposition parties suspect mining intentions, prompting concerns from locals and political leaders.
Odisha govt concerned about Mahanadi issue, held discussions with Chhattisgarh CM: Majhi
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi is addressing the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh and focusing on Bolangir's development. Discussions with Chhattisgarh CM have been held. Development projects worth Rs 890 crore, including an irrigation project benefiting 38,000 farmers, have been initiated. The state's MSP for paddy is increased with additional bonuses.
Odisha: Victory for four women candidates in Lok Sabha elections
Four women candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party won in the Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, with Aparajita Sarangi and Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo emerging victorious. Sarangi retained the Bhubaneswar seat, while Singh Deo won in Bolangir, and Malvika Devi in Kalahandi. Anita Subhadarshini also secured a victory in Aska.
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20 people die due to sunstroke in Odisha in 3 days
As many as 20 people have died from sunstroke in Odisha during a severe heatwave. About 99 suspected sunstroke deaths were reported in total by various districts. After investigation, 20 deaths were confirmed as sunstroke-related, while two were due to other causes. Officials are examining the remaining cases. The deaths occurred mainly in Bolangir, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Sonepur, Sundergarh, and Balasore districts. Authorities are urging precautions and thorough examinations for suspected sunstroke deaths.
33,000 security personnel for May 20 Lok Sabha, assembly polls in Odisha
The first phase of elections, covering four parliamentary and 28 assembly constituencies, was conducted peacefully on May 13. Despite six Naxal-hit districts falling within the polling zones, no Maoist-related violence occurred during the polls due to robust anti-Maoist operations and real-time intelligence, DGP Arun Sarangi said on Sunday.
Election Commission to deploy 102 companies of central forces for second phase of polls in Odisha
State Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal said that the highest of 22 companies of central forces would be deployed in Maoist-affected Kandhamal district, followed by Ganjam (20), Sundargarh (16), 14 each in Bargarh and Bolangir, five each in Jharsuguda and Boudh, four in Sonepur and two in Nayagarh.
Odisha CM Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji assembly seat
Naveen Patnaik filed nomination from Kantabanji after Hinjili, impacting BJD's stake. Chose Kantabanji strategically, connected to LS seats. Significant decision to contest from two seats.
Naveen Patnaik files nomination paper from Hinjili Assembly segment for sixth time
Naveen Patnaik filed nomination from Hinjili, Ganjam district for Odisha elections. He aims for re-election sixth time from Hinjili under Aska Lok Sabha seat and plans to contest from Kantabanji, Bolangir district.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to contest from two assembly seats
Naveen Patnaik to contest from Kantabanji and Hinjili in the upcoming Assembly elections. The BJD party has released a list of 9 candidates, including 6 women and 4 turncoats, for various assembly segments in Odisha.
Odisha: IMD issues yellow warning in 18 districts, 6 places receive over 100 mm of rainfall
Several areas in Odisha received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours under the influence of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, an official said on Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning of light to moderate rain with thundershowers and lightning in 18 districts of Odisha, including the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on Friday.
IMD forecasts fresh LoPAR in Bay of Bengal
Keeping in view the prevailing meteorological features, the IMD said a wet spell of monsoon rainfall activity over Odisha is likely to continue and it will help ongoing sowing activity of paddy crops. At the same time, the IMD predicted temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic congestion in urban areas, landslides in vulnerable hilly areas likely due to heavy rain in some areas.
Fresh low-pressure area triggers more rain in Odisha
Odisha state in India has been hit by heavy rainfall due to the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The IMD has warned of very heavy rainfall in isolated places until July 21, with widespread light to moderate rainfall expected until July 24. The storm has caused flash flooding in Malkangiri district of the state, whilst gusty surface wind speeds have been expected along the coast between July 20 to 22.
IMD issues yellow alert for 18 districts of Odisha from July 3-7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday informed that Tamil Nadu will likely receive light to moderate rainfall in several districts in the next 4 days. According to the IMD, a gyre zonal circulation prevails over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and also due to the variation in speed of the westerly wind Tamil Nadu will experience light to moderate rainfall at many places in the coming days.
Omicron infected person dead in Odisha
The 45-year-old woman, a resident of Agalpur in Bolangir district who had tested positive for coronavirus, had died on December 27 last year in a Sambalpur hospital and her genome sequencing report was made available on Wednesday, Bolangir chief district medical officer (CDMO) Snehalata Sahoo said.
Low pressure area over Bay of Bengal to trigger heavy rains in Odisha: MeT
Heavy rainfall may also occur at isolated places over Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Puri, Sundargarh and Deogarh districts till Tuesday.
Water conservation programme for Budelkhand to be launched tomorrow
The Centre has planned an extensive water conservation programme for drought prone areas of Bundelkhand (Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh), Marathwada (Maharashtra) and Kalahandi, Bolangir and Koraput (KBK) region of Odisha.
56 die in lightning strike in four days in Odisha
Besides, a youth of Balia Gopinathpur village in Jagatsinghpur district and an old man of Roda village of in Bolangir district were killed in lightning strike.
Railways, Odisha sign MoU for new broad gauge segment
Khurda Road-Bolangir (289 km) new line project has been taken up by the Railways at an anticipated cost of Rs 3,050 crore.
Lok Sabha polls: Royals fight it out to retain power in backward Bolangir
Bolangir is one of the most backward districts of Odisha that is infamous for its poverty and hunger deaths.
BJD sweeps urban local body polls in Western Odisha
Ruling BJD today swept the second phase of urban local body (ULB) polls in western Odisha by winning a clear majority.
Healthcare services to be extended to Naxal-hit areas
The Centre has decided to spruce up health infrastructure in such places under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
Odisha seeks extension of 100 days job cap under MGNREGA
The state government has also recommended increase in the daily wage under MGNREGA from Rs 116 to Rs 150,"
Maoists kill country liquor trader in Odisha
Maoists killed a country liquor trader on the suspicion of him being a police informer at a village in
NCSC chief P L Punia raps Odisha govt for failing to protect dalits
NCSC chairman P L Punia has asked the Odisha government to book Pradip Maharathy for shielding the key accused in the Pipili Dalit gang-rape case.
Two detained in DGM burning case, factory closed for a day
Some of the suspended workers, who were staging a dharna outside the plant for past several months, were suspected to be involved in the incident, Bolangir SP Ajay Sadangi said.
Health services in KBK bear the brunt of Naxalite attack
The growing influence of Naxalites in the tribal dominated districts in Orissa over the last few years has taken a severe toll on health services.
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