Ansuya Minz
Senior District Correspondent, Sundargarh
Ansuya Minz has covered Sundargarh district for six years, reporting on the steel belt's industry, tribal welfare policy, and the Rourkela sports ecosystem. She is based in Rourkela.
Articles by Ansuya Minz
Union Minister Jual Oram Warns Critics, Threatens to 'Chop Off Their Hands'
Union Minister Jual Oram threatened critics in Rourkela, vowing to 'chop off their hands' and announcing he would contest elections again.
Fire breaks out at Kaveri Paints factory in Sundargarh's Kalunga industrial area
A major fire broke out at Kaveri Paints factory in Kalunga industrial area, Sundargarh, with five fire tenders deployed.
Jual Oram Warns Detractors After Rep's Arrest in Circuit House Case
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram warned his critics of dire consequences days after his Rourkela representative Prakash Paswan was arrested for allegedly harbouring criminals in a state-run Circuit House.
Eklavya School Ragging: Class 6 Student Skips Exam After Alleged Abuse
A Class 6 student allegedly forced to do around 800 squats by seniors fell unconscious and has avoided his periodic exam due to fear.
Union Minister Jual Oram Alleges BJP Conspiracy to Oust Him from Cabinet
Union Minister Jual Oram accuses BJP colleagues of plotting to oust him from cabinet and warns those behind smear campaign.
Jual Oram alleges BJP conspiracy to remove him from Union cabinet
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram alleged a BJP conspiracy to oust him, warned rivals, and linked the claim to his representative’s arrest in Rourkela.
Vedanta Aluminium Installs 406 Solar Streetlights in 21 Odisha Villages
Vedanta Aluminium has installed 406 solar-powered streetlights across 21 villages in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts, benefiting nearly 22,000 residents.
Kalunga Factory Fire: Blaze at Kaveri Paints in Sundargarh
A massive fire erupted at Kaveri Paints’ Kalunga factory in Sundargarh on August 25, 2026, after a suspected short circuit, with five fire tenders on scene.
AK-47, IED recovered from four-year-old Maoist dump in Sundargarh forest
Security forces seized an AK-47, carbine, IED container and explosives from a four-year-old Maoist dump in Sundargarh's Silkuta Reserve Forest.
AK-47, IED recovered from Maoist dump in Sundargarh’s Silkuta Forest
Security forces in Sundargarh recovered an AK-47, IED container and other arms from a four‑year‑old Maoist dump in Silkuta Reserve Forest based on intel from surrendered Naxals.
Ragging incidents at Sundargarh district tribal schools
Two incidents of alleged ragging at government-run tribal residential schools in Sundargarh district have come to light.
Ragging incidents reported at two tribal schools in Sundargarh district
Two incidents of alleged ragging have been reported at government-run tribal residential schools in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
Ragging incidents rock Sundargarh tribal schools in Odisha
Two incidents of alleged ragging reported at tribal schools in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
Sundargarh Shuts All Schools After Heavy Rain Floods Rourkela, Bonai
Sundargarh district closed all schools on Tuesday after heavy rain flooded Rourkela and Bonai, disrupting normal life.
Probe ordered after upside-down flag at Sundargarh I-Day event
An upside-down tricolour at Sundargarh’s Independence Day ceremony prompted an official inquiry after witnesses corrected the flag on the spot.
Farmer Stranded on Tree for Three Hours Rescued in Sundargarh Flood
A farmer was stranded atop a tree for nearly three hours after floodwaters inundated his field near Bijadihi in Sundargarh district on Sunday before being rescued by Fire Services.
Supreme Court upholds life term in Odisha witch killing case
SC upheld Balku Oram’s life term for the 1998 witch‑branding murder in Sundargarh, citing eyewitness testimony and warning that such violence endangers democracy.
Over 70 Ill, Including 30 Children, After Community Feast in Balasore
Over 70 residents, including 30 children, fell ill with diarrhoea and vomiting after a community feast in Kharida village, Balasore.
Sundargarh Hospital Faces Staff Crunch, NMC Notice for Non-Compliance
Sundargarh Government Medical College and Hospital has 57 vacant teaching posts and was issued an NMC notice on June 30 to comply within 45 days.
AAP Claims BJP Govt Forcibly Acquired 950 Acres of Tribal Land in Sundargarh for Dalmia Cement
AAP alleges BJP government forcibly acquired 950 acres of tribal land in Sundargarh for Dalmia Cement without consent of Gram Panchayats.
25 Elephants Damage Paddy Crops in Sundargarh's Bargaon Area
A herd of 25 elephants damaged paddy crops in Bargaon area of Sundargarh district on August 7, 2026, according to Kanak News.
Sundargarh Inspector Caught with ₹14 Lakh Cash
Vigilance officials seized ₹14 lakh from Sundargarh traffic inspector Mukesh Mishra after he accepted a ₹20,000 bribe.
Sundargarh RTO traffic inspector arrested for accepting Rs 20,000 bribe from truck owner
Sundargarh RTO Traffic Inspector Mukesh Kumar Mishra was arrested by Odisha Vigilance for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe from a truck owner.
Five-year-old girl, three-year-old brother drown in water-filled pit in Sundargarh
A five-year-old girl and her three-year-old brother drowned in a rainwater-filled pit left open for septic tank construction in Kadodiha village, Sundargarh.
Woman Dies After Being Set Afire for Rejecting Marriage Proposal
A 27-year-old woman died after being set on fire for rejecting a marriage proposal in Jaratola village, Sundargarh; police upgraded the case to murder.
Rourkela Special Jail Sanitation Worker Arrested for ₹5 Lakh Cheque Fraud
Rourkela police arrested Rahul Mangan, a 35-year-old sanitation worker at Rourkela Special Jail, for allegedly forging the jail superintendent's signature to siphon ₹5 lakh.
NIT Rourkela Secures Patent for Stronger FRP Composite Technology
NIT Rourkela researchers secured patent No. 596943 for a composite manufacturing technology that enhances FRP composite strength and durability using graphene nanoplatelets alignment.
Train cancellations on Ranchi–Hatia–Rourkela route Sept 24–Oct 3 for signalling upgrade
Thousands of passengers face train cancellations and schedule changes on the Ranchi–Hatia–Rourkela route from September 24 to October 3 due to signalling upgrade work.
Brother, Sister Die After Septic Tank Fall in Sundargarh
A brother and sister died after falling into a septic tank in Koida, Sundargarh district, as authorities investigate the tragic accident.
Man Kills Brother Over Family Feud in Sundargarh
A 40-year-old man allegedly killed his 35-year-old brother over a family feud in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
Gopisahi Village in Sundargarh Cut Off for Four Days as Flooding Strands Over 50 Families
Gopisahi village remains isolated for four days due to flooding, stranding over 50 families and prompting calls for a bridge.
Odisha flood situation under control as rescue, evacuation intensified
Odisha govt says flood situation under control despite heavy rain, with rescue, evacuation and food aid ongoing in Sundargarh, Bhadrak and other areas.
NIT Rourkela develops biodegradable film to replace healthcare plastic
NIT Rourkela researchers have developed a biodegradable, antimicrobial film from bacterial bioplastic and neem oil to replace plastic in healthcare products.
Odisha Flood Emergency: Rivers Swell, Schools Closed in Four Districts as IMD Issues Red Alert
Schools in four Odisha districts shut Monday as IMD issued red alerts for three districts amid heavy rainfall from a Bay of Bengal depression.
Sundargarh panel orders Ola Electric to pay Rs 1.76L for faulty scooter
Sundargarh consumer commission directed Ola Electric to refund Rs 1.16 lakh and pay Rs 60,000 compensation plus costs for a defective e‑scooter bought in August 2023.
Red muddy water floods Koida homes in Sundargarh Odisha
Red muddy rainwater from nearby hills flooded homes in Koida block, Sundargarh, damaging property and documents after early morning rainfall on July 25, 2026.
Goat theft suspect missing in Sundargarh, search operation continues
A youth accused of attempting to steal goats has gone missing in Sundargarh, Odisha.
Rourkela Airport Expansion Plans Announced
Rourkela airport in Odisha's Sundargarh district to undergo major expansion.
Rourkela Steel Township struggles with garbage, stagnant water, and foul smell
Rourkela Steel Township in Sundargarh district struggles with garbage, stagnant water, and foul smell.
Sundargarh Farmers Face Fertilizer Shortages Despite Ample Stocks
Farmers in Sundargarh face long queues for urea and DAP despite adequate district stocks.