May 11, 2024V K Pandian challenges Dharmendra Pradhan, vowing to retire if Naveen Patnaik loses. The confrontation intensified during campaigning in Odisha, with mentions of various political figures and the upcoming June 4 election outcome.
Man guns down wife, daughter; kills self after losing money
May 10, 2024In Jharsuguda, a tragic incident transpired due to online betting losses. Sujit Roy shot his wife and daughter before taking his own life. Authorities highlight the need to regulate gaming apps endorsed by celebrities to prevent such tragedies.
Ash pond breach at power plant floods farmland with slurry
Dec 10, 2023A breach in the ash pond at Banharpali thermal power plant in Jharsuguda district caused slurry flooding in nearby villages. The breach occurred in the ash pond of the plant's units, leading to the discharge of ash slurry into agricultural land. The Odisha State Pollution Control Board is conducting a preliminary investigation and has asked OPGC to take temporary measures to stop the leakage. The OPGC spokesperson attributed the dyke wall collapse to incessant rain and assured that efforts are being made to fill the breach.
Lecturer dies nine months after assault by student
Oct 26, 2023A 36-year-old English lecturer died during treatment at Vimsar, Burla, on Wednesday, nine months after allegedly being thrashed by a 24-year-old student of Pradosh Kumar Smruti Smaraki (PKSS) Degree College, H Kantapali, in Odisha's Jharsuguda district, when he refused to let the accused enter the classroom for coming late.
Dipali dives into work 2 days after taking oath as Jharsuguda MLA
May 23, 2023Newly elected Jharsuguda MLA Dipali Das has wasted no time in starting work in her constituency after taking oath. The 26-year-old has been diligently attending numerous meetings daily and traversing every corner of her constituency.
Braving heat, over 78% vote in Jharsuguda bypoll
May 11, 2023Braving the scorching heat, voters came out in large numbers to exercise their franchise in the Jharsuguda bypoll, resulting in a high turnout of 78% till reports last came in. The bypoll was necessitated by the murder of then health minister and BJD MLA Naba Kisore Das. The constituency had recorded a turnout of 78.9% in the 2019 assembly election.
Will ensure 24x7 electricity if elected: Tarun Pandey
May 8, 2023As candidates of the May 10 Jharsuguda bypoll make last minute attempts to woo the voters before campaigning comes to an end, Congress pick Tarun Pandey speaks to Ritesh Sharma about the issues he is focussing on during canvassing and the challenges that he is facing while talking to the electorate.
Refrain from disrespecting women during campaigning: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
May 8, 2023 Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday asked the opposition to show decency and refrain from disrespecting women during election campaigns.
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