Heavy rainfall leads to waterlogging in Rourkela
Rourkela police launch digital patrolling system
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheNational Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official NIT Rourkela website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-07-2025.
Woman from Jharkhand dies on train near Rourkela station
2 robbers arrested in Rourkela
Rourkela forest team aids in treatment of injured elephant in Jharkhand
Government scheme helps boy from Virudhunagar get admission to NIT Rourkela
The boy was selected under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme, implemented by Virudhunagar district administration, and was provided with coaching and reading materials to clear JEE Mains
CRPF official killed in IED blast during anti-Naxal operation in Odishas Sundergarh
Bhubaneswar: A CRPF official was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Odishas Sundergarh district on Saturday, officials said. ASI Satyaban Kumar Singh (34) of 134th CRPF battalion sustained injuries on his left leg in the blast, they said. He was evacuated to a hospital in Rourkela, where he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CRPF Jawan killed in IED blast in Odisha's Sundargarh
A CRPF Jawan, Satyaban Kumar Singh, died from injuries sustained in an IED blast. The incident occurred during a combing operation in a forest area of Sundargarh district, Odisha. Singh, a member of the CRPF 134 Battalion, was 34 years old. He was taken to a hospital in Rourkela but succumbed to his injuries.
CRPF official killed in IED blast in Odisha's Sundergarh
ASI Satyaban Kumar Singh (34) of 134th CRPF battalion, who sustained injuries on his left leg, sucumbed to his injuries at the hospital in Rourkela
ROURKELA: In a major breakthrough, the ongoing joint search operation along the Odisha-Jharkhand border on Monday led to the further detection and recovery of a fresh tranche of around 2.5 tonnes of explosives looted by members of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) outfit. Most of the industrial explosive packets, in the form of gelatin sticks, were found stacked in and around the paths used by Maoist operatives in the hilly and treacherous terrain of the dense Saranda forest in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Police sources informed that a few explosive packs were found lying in the forest on the Sundargarh side of the border in Odisha, under the jurisdiction of the Rourkela Police District (RPD), while the majority of the other packets were kept hidden in the Saranda forest close to the Odisha border. It appeared that due to the immediate launch of the search operation after the loot, the Maoists did not get enough time and room to carry away the explosive packets to faraway locations inside the Saranda forest and hide them safely. Since the hijacking and loot of the explosive truck carrying about four tonnes of explosives on May 27 morning from the Banko forest of K Balang police station under the RPD limits, the joint search operation has been ongoing. The Special Operation Group and District Voluntary Force (DVF), CRPF, Jharkhand Jaguar and CoBRA from Jharkhand, are participating in the combing operation. Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani, without specifying the spots of recovery, said a fresh tranche of 2.5 tonnes of explosives was recovered during the ongoing search operation along the Odisha-Jharkhand border. He said these explosives were looted by the Maoists on May 27. Earlier, following an exchange of fire with the Maoist ultras at Sarandas Tirilposi under Jareikela police limits in Jharkhand, the joint forces had recovered a substantial quantity of the looted explosives on May 30, but details were not revealed, claiming that assessment was underway. Meanwhile, two other mini-trucks laden with similar explosive packets originating from the same explosive warehouse in Bargaon block of Sundargarh were seized by police from near Balughat at Rourkela on Sunday. Police claimed that on May 27, three trucks had come out from the Bargaon explosive storage point, and after the loot of one truck, the warehouse owner, Shraban Agarwal, lied to the police about the delivery of the other two trucks. Police said it seems the other two trucks were kept hidden with the intention to sell the explosives later for higher monetary gain. DIG (Western Range) Brijesh Kumar Rai said a detailed inquiry is being carried out by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) about the release and delivery of explosives from the now-sealed warehouse. He said the concerned authorities have been asked to conduct a safety audit of all explosive storage centers or magazines in Sundargarh, adding that a necessary SOP is also getting implemented for the issue and transport of explosives.
Looted Explosives Recovered After Gunfight With Maoists
Rourkela Superintendent of Police (SP) Nitesh Wadhwani confirmed the formation of the SIT, stating that the teams immediate priority would be to trace the supply network of the explosives and identify local sympathisers aiding the Maoists.
NIA team to probe loot of explosives by suspected Maoists in Rourkela
BHUBANESWAR: Two days after suspected Maoists hijacked and looted a truck laden with a huge cache of blasting explosives, the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) officers visited Rourkela on Thursday to probe the incident along with Odisha Police. An NIA team has visited Rourkela to investigate the incident. Preliminary probe suggests the left-wing extremists from Maoist hotbed of Saranda forest in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand were involved in the loot of the blasting explosives, western range DIG, Brijesh Rai told the mediapersons. DGP YB Khurania who visited Rourkela on Wednesday to take stock of the investigation, has directed the police to beef up the security at vulnerable stone quarries. Sources said he has also instructed the senior officers to conduct a security audit of the stone quarries in such locations. Besides this, Khurania has asked the police to verify the security arrangements at the forested stone quarry in Banko within K Balang police limits, from where at least eight armed persons hijacked the explosives-laden truck on Tuesday. The quarry is more than 90 km from Rourkela. After hijacking the explosives-laden truck at around 9.30 am on Tuesday, the armed persons drove the vehicle to a nearby forest. Another 10-15 persons waiting inside the forest looted at least 150 packets of explosives each weighing 15 to 25 kg. The empty vehicle was later found abandoned inside the forest and its driver was unhurt. Meanwhile, Rourkela police intensified combing operation along the Odisha-Jharkhand border. Senior officers IG (operations) Deepak Kumar, DIG (western range) Brijesh Kumar Rai and Sundargarh SP Pratyush Diwakar, also in charge of Rourkela are camping in the steel city.
Suspected Maoists loot 4 tonnes explosives-laden truck in Odisha
The Western Range DIG of Odisha and the Rourkela SP, along with police reinforcements, rushed to the Langalkata area under K. Balang police limits near the Saranda forest in Sundargarh district on Wednesday, following reports that suspected Maoists ...
ABB India, SAIL Sign MoU To Optimise Steel-Making Processes
SAIL's Rourkela Steel Plant will exchange data with ABB India to prepare data-based models to create digital twins of blast furnaces and basic oxygen furnaces of steel melt shop areas.
ED raids underway at 5 places in Kolkata over 'irregularities' in NRI quota medical admissions
The central probe agency is investigating whether documents were forged to create false NRI credentials for admission of local Indian students in medical colleges in Odisha's Bhubaneswar and Rourkela
Odisha to invest Rs 9,200 cr for redevelopment of four major healthcare institutes
The Odisha government has announced a significant investment of nearly Rs 9,200 crore to revamp healthcare infrastructure across the state. This initiative focuses on redeveloping four key medical institutions, including VIMSAR, MKCG, Rourkela Government Hospital, and Capital Hospital, to substantially increase bed capacity and improve facilities.
Odisha Techie Uses ChatGPT To Negotiate Auto Fare In Bengaluru
Sajan Mahto, a content creator and tech enthusiast from Odisha's Rourkela, shared how he used ChatGPT's voice feature to overcome the language barrier.
NCST takes suo motu cognisance of death of a tribal during protest in Odisha
NCST asks Sundargarh district and Rourkela Steel Plant authorities to submit factual reports
Under-trial prisoner's death in Rourkela jail stirs up controversy, wife alleges murder
ROURKELA: The death of an under-trial prisoner due to head injuries under mysterious circumstances inside Rourkela Special Jail has stirred up a controversy, with the victims wife alleging that he was murdered in judicial custody. Sources said UTP Rajesh Kujur (42), a resident of Dalki village under Raiboga police limits in Sundargarh district, was arrested in an excise case for illegal sale of country liquor. He died at the Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) during treatment in the wee hours on April 16. Kujurs wife, Amrita Kujur, said her husband was picked up from home at around 5.30 am on April 15. She got calls from the jail and excise authorities at around 10 pm, and the caller informed that her husband was admitted to RGH after he suffered head injuries due to a fall. With no means of travel at night, she reached RGH by the morning next day, only to find her husband dead. Amrita alleged that her husband was healthy when arrested. In the morgue, I saw his shirt was soaked in blood with his head fully covered in bandage, she said. She alleged that her husband, who was the only bread-winner of the six-member family, was murdered in custody. Excise inspector at Rourkela Mohan Pradhan said Kujur was a habitual offender for the sale of illegal liquor, and he was arrested on April 15 after the recovery of over 18 litres of country liquor. He was produced before the court after the mandatory health check-up and sent to jail. It is suspected that Kujur suffered a fall inside the jail due to a seizure, causing the fatal head injuries, Pradhan said. Inspector-in-charge (IIC) of RN Pali police station Rajendra Swain said the jail authorities, in writing, intimated police that Kujur had suffered head injuries due to a fall and was admitted to RGH on April 15. He died while undergoing treatment. The exact reason for death would be known from the autopsy report. A detailed investigation would be conducted to ascertain the reason and circumstances of Kujur sustaining the fatal head injuries, the IIC said. Tribal activist Reshma Ekka said the RGH record showed he was admitted at 6.45 pm on April 15 and died at 3 am on April 16. She further alleged that Kujur was tortured in custody, leading to his death. She warned of agitation and demanded action against those responsible for the alleged murder and compensation for the bereaved family. Rourkela Special Jail Superintendent Jiban Singh Munda did not respond to calls for comment.
Bioink helps in bone regeneration; fixes issues in the injured
A Bio-ink developed from natural materials promises to help improve bone grafting and implants in people suffering from injury or disease of bones. A research team from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, focused on improving existing bone repair techniques in coming up with the natural bioink that is biocompatible, easy to use, and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NIT Rourkela researchers develop bioink for bone regeneration; secure patent
NEW DELHI: Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR) have made a significant breakthrough in bone regeneration by developing a unique bioink that is biocompatible for human bone regeneration. This innovative bioink is designed to address the challenges with bone grafting and implants, which are commonly used to treat bone defects caused by injury or disease. Made from natural materials, the bioink is easy to use for the 3D bioprinting of bone-like structures. One of the key advantages of this bioink is that it can be printed directly onto injuries, providing a simpler alternative to traditional bone grafts and implants. The technology has also been granted a patent. Traditional bone grafting involves using bone from another part of the body or a donor to replace the damaged bone, but this method has several drawbacks, including pain, limited availability, and the risk of rejection. Metal implants, such as titanium plates, are another option for repairing damaged bones; however, these do not always bond well with natural bone and can lead to complications over time. Both methods often require surgery and, in some cases, multiple procedures for proper healing, said Prof. Devendra Verma, Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering at NITR, who developed the technology alongside researchers Tanmay Bharadwaj and Shreya Chrungoo. Meanwhile, there are existing bioink technologies which can also repair damaged bones, they tend to be slow and complex. These bioinks require a lengthy preparation period under laboratory conditions before they can be implanted, and the printed tissue must be maintained in a controlled environment for the cells to grow and form functional bone before use. To overcome the challenges posed by existing technologies, the NITR researchers simplified the process, making treatment more efficient. They developed a bioink that remains liquid at room temperature but quickly transforms into a gel when exposed to body temperature and variations in pH levels. This allows it to be printed directly onto an injury, meaning the material is applied at the injury site instead of being printed separately and implanted later, explained Verma. The adaptability of the bioink makes it suitable for treating irregularly shaped bone defects, providing a personalized approach to bone regeneration, he added. The findings of their research have been published in journals including the Journal of Biomaterials Science and Carbohydrate Polymers. Research and clinical trials will help determine its effectiveness in real-world applications, paving the way for its use in orthopedic and reconstructive surgery, he added. Researchers also noted that the new bioink technology can be utilised in research to study bone tissue engineering and to test new therapies in laboratory and preclinical settings. The team plans to test the developed bioink in appropriate animal models and develop a scalable production process in a Good Manufacturing Practices facility for future clinical trials. To facilitate commercialization, the researchers have also established a startup, Quixotix Bioprinting Pvt. Ltd.
