The Sakala, 10.01.2026 The National Kayakalpa Award winner (2017), Sambalpur District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) is now reeling under shortage of doctors. Out of sanctioned 114 posts only 36 Doctors are in position. In district only 32% doctors are there CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan

The Sakala, 16.01.2026 During 2024 General Election campaigning and also afterwards the ruling party announced 2nd AIIMS at SAMBALPUR. But it is limited to announcement ONLY, 'no' development regarding the project till date. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 21.01.2026 Hirakud Bird Census (Sambalpur) : A total number af 4.21lakh birds belonging to 128 species were estimated in the Hirakud Wetland area of about 550 Sq. Km. New 5 species of birds spotted. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 22.01.2026 Primary Schools in Sambalpur district are reeling under teacher shortage. Many schools from class I to V, have only 1(One) teacher. The student strengh ranges from 20 to 100. Parents are in a fix about their wards... CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 07.02.2026 In Sambalpur Municipal Corporation area door-to-door garbage lifting was not done for last four days from 4th Feb. Drivers complain that salary is not paid for last two months. SMC should take action on irregularities. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 08.02. 2026 This year 125839 students from 9 districts of Western Odisha (under Sambalpur Zone, of Board of Secondary Education, Odisha) will appear at the Annual Matric Examination. The exam starts on 19th Feb. All the BEST💐 CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 12.02. 2026 The Puri- Sambalpur intercity exp reaches Sambalpur everyday almost at midnight. Railways reasons that as Redhakhol- Sambalpur track has elephant crossing points, train runs at a slow speed. What about the underpass for elephants? CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan

The Sakala, 13.02. 2026 This year 97987 students from 9 districts of Western Odisha (under Sambalpur Zone, of CHSE, Odisha) will appear at the Annual Plus-2 Examination. The exam starts on 18th Feb. All the BEST💐 CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 14.02.2026 Hirakud (Jamadarpali, Sambalpur) was included in UDAN 5.0 declared on 8.9.2022. But not a single step taken by Central or State Govt to make it a reality. With National level institutions coming up, its need of hour. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 15.02.2026 During 2024 General Election campaigning and also afterwards the ruling party announced 2nd AIIMS of Odisha at SAMBALPUR. But 'NO' steps taken till date. Now they talk about 1000 acre land requirement!!! CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 17.02.2026 Doctor Raseswari Panigrahi left for the heavenly abode. She will always remain in the hearts of millions. Albida Rasenani 🙏 CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan

The Sakala, 20.02.2026 Board of Secondary Education, Odisha matric exam started yesterday with MIL (Odia) paper. In Sambalpur Zone of the Board (9 districts of Western Odisha), 2300 students remain absent. This is an alarming situation. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 23.02.2026 Irregularities in Kharif Paddy Procurement in Sambalpur district is yet to subside. Again, Rabi Paddy Crop season has already started, farmers are 'afraid' that Govt may not purchase rabi crop. Stand should be clear... CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 24.02.2026 Board of Secondary Education, Odisha matric exam started on 19th Feb. In Sambalpur Zone of the Board (9 districts of Western Odisha), in the third paper 2355 students were absent. This is an alarming situation. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan

The Sakala, 24.02.2026 Sarsatia is a traditional, crispy, and mildly sweet, vermicelli-like, deep-fried delicacy from SAMBALPUR of Western Odisha. There is public demand for GI tag to this famous 'Sarsatia'. Peoples representatives should come forward... CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan

The Sakala, 07.03.2026 Winter is yet to say good bye to Sambalpur but there is a scorching sun, due to urban heat island effect. Environmentalist suggests, divide Sambalpur urban area into grids and develop greenery, conserve water bodies. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 11.03.2026 Kharif Paddy Procurement in Sambalpur district is yet to close. Rabi Paddy Crop season - farmer registration started on 10th March and will continue till 24th. Hope, Government will purchase FULL AMOUNT of rabi crop. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 12.03.2026 Sarsatia is a traditional, crispy, and mildly sweet, vermicelli-like, deep-fried delicacy from SAMBALPUR of Western Odisha. Very soon the famous 'Sarsatia' will be granted GI tag, process is on. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 18.03.2026 Rabi Paddy Crop farmer registration started on 10th March and will continue till 24th March. Its a very short period. Again, farmers are complaining of harassment (in registration) in case of joint property. CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan DM Sambalpur

The Sakala, 30.03.2026 State transport department is conducting a Vehicle Checking and Awareness campaign from 21st to 31st of March 2026. In Sambalpur district, in the 8days challan worth 1 crore is served. This shows how much we obey traffic rules... CMO Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan