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BJP Opposes Open Sale of Meat in Sambalpur
Demands Strict Implementation of High Court Guidelines

Sambalpur, Sept 11: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly opposed the open sale of meat on major roads of Sambalpur city. A BJP delegation today met Sambalpur Municipal Corporation Commissioner Rehan Khetri at his office, discussed the issue in detail, and submitted a memorandum demanding immediate action.

According to the memorandum, several meat shops operate along the stretch from Sen Park Square to Zilla School Square in Sambalpur. In these shops, goat and chicken meat are openly displayed, which the party described as completely illegal. The road is frequented by school children, young students, and the general public. Displaying slaughtered goats by hanging their carcasses, the memorandum noted, has a disturbing psychological impact on children as well as on people who follow a vegetarian lifestyle.

The BJP demanded that the Municipal Corporation issue notices to such shopkeepers and ensure that meat is stored in a way that is not visible to the public. They also urged the authorities to strictly enforce the guidelines and conditions laid down by the Hon’ble High Court for meat shops.

Commissioner Rehan Khetri assured the delegation that prompt action would be taken on their demands.

The delegation was led by BJP District General Secretary Anil Behera and included Sushant Purohit, Sameer Ranjan Babu, Ajit Behera, Somitra Jyoti, Alok Panda, and Manas Ranjan Baksi, among others.

11/09/2025

Governor of Odisha to Visit Sambalpur, Attend Convocations at Sambalpur University and VSSUT

Sambalpur, Sept 12: Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, is scheduled to arrive in Sambalpur on Thursday night. He will be staying at Ashok Niwas.

On September 13, the Governor will begin his day with a visit to the revered Maa Samaleswari Temple at 9:00 AM to offer prayers.

Later in the morning, at 9:50 AM, Dr. Kambhampati will grace the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Sambalpur University as the Chief Guest. The programme will witness the presence of distinguished dignitaries, faculty, students, and parents.

In the afternoon, at 2:00 PM, the Governor will attend the 16th Convocation Ceremony of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla. The event is expected to be a moment of pride for graduating students and the institution.

Dr. Kambhampati will depart from VSSUT at around 3:20 PM, concluding his scheduled engagements in Sambalpur.

The visit of the Governor is being seen as a moment of great honor for both Sambalpur University and VSSUT, as his presence will inspire students and faculty alike.

11/09/2025

Preparatory Meeting for Senior Citizens Pilgrimage Held in Sambalpur
Sambalpur; 11/09/2025

A preparatory meeting for the “Senior Citizens Pilgrimage Scheme” was held at the SSA Conference Hall in Sambalpur. The meeting was chaired by Shri Ashok Bhoi, Additional District Magistrate of Sambalpur. Under this scheme, a special pilgrimage from Sambalpur to Ayodhya and Varanasi will commence on October 8.

A total of 775 pilgrims will participate from Sambalpur, including 89 pilgrims from Sambalpur district itself. Arrangements have been made for accommodation, food, and drinking water for all the pilgrims.

Accommodation details are as follows:

Panthnivas, Sambalpur – 89 pilgrims (Sambalpur), 52 pilgrims (Subarnapur), 27 pilgrims (Deogarh)

Railway Training Centre, Sambalpur – 109 pilgrims (Angul)

Railway Community Hall, Sambalpur – 50 pilgrims (Jharsuguda), 180 pilgrims (Sundargarh), 141 pilgrims (Balangir)

Marwari Panchayati Dharamshala, Khetrarajpur, Sambalpur – 127 pilgrims (Bargarh)

All arrangements have been finalized to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey for the senior citizens.

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