News from Koraput

Koraput district is in the southern part of Odisha bordering to Andhra Pradesh .It is a home to many primitive tribes .Located in the Eastern Ghats Covered with thick forests and dotted by pristine waterfalls and deep valleys, Koraput, in Odisha, is a natural retreat with a languid pace of life. The region also has rich mineral deposits; including aluminum ore, manganese, and limestone. The Engine division and Sukhoi division of the aircraft manufacturing company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, a public sector undertaking of Ministry of Defence is in Sunabeda of Koraput district. The Gupteshwar limestone cave temple on Ramgiri Hill and the Duduma and Bagra waterfalls are nearby add more importance to the district. The area was under the Chola kings in the 10th and 11th centuries.

Congress rebels to undermine party's prospects in Odisha's Koraput?
Congress rebels to undermine party's prospects in Odisha's Koraput?

Opposing their own nominees and challenging the decision of the top leaders, some leaders have even filed nominations as independents for the Lok Sabha seat and Assembly seats such as Gunupur, Bissam Cuttack and Jeypore.

Highest number of forest fires raging in Odisha now 
Highest number of forest fires raging in Odisha now 

Forest fires are also raging in various parts of Similipal sanctuary in Mayurbhanj. As many as 13 forests and some parts under the Talabandh and Dukura ranges have reported fires.

Heat wave in Odisha: 'Undeclared power cuts' add to woes
Heat wave in Odisha: 'Undeclared power cuts' add to woes

Madhabananda Nayak, a resident of Lamtaput in Koraput, alleged that most of the time they have to suffer due to undeclared power cuts by the distribution company. “Life has become miserable due to heat and power cuts,” he fumed. 

Odisha Elections 2024: Villagers corner BJD candidates with questions on basic issues
Odisha Elections 2024: Villagers corner BJD candidates with questions on basic issues

An unfortunate incident was reported from Muniguda in Rayagada. Law Minister and BJD candidate for Bissamcuttack, Jagannath Saraka was campaigning at Raghubari village on Sunday when a youth BJD leader accompanying him allegedly attacked one person and abused the villagers, who raised the issue of drinking water crisis in the area.

Jeypore bike accident
3 killed in head-on collision between two bikes in Odisha

All deceased were reportedly residents of Dhanapur and Sanapindapadar in Koraput district

Odisha ITI Student Turns Entrepreneur
Meet Odisha ITI student who turned entrepreneur after getting idea from social media

Not only footware unit, Dhanapati also toils hard at his agricultural field and grows vegetables. He has also a poultry farm as a secondary income source.

Mohan Behera
98-year-old Sunabeda man defies age to run his cycle repairing shop

Mohan’s punctuality, sincerity and passion for his work have inspired many people in the locality. 

Poll boycott threats rise in Odisha amid unresolved civic issues 
Poll boycott threats rise in Odisha amid unresolved civic issues 

Some posters were pasted while a banner was hung on the outskirts of Kansar under the Tileibani block of Deogarh district. The banner reflects the deep resentment of the people of eight villages under the Kansar panchayat where residents are allegedly leading a miserable life without proper road connectivity, electricity, mobile network and drinking water facilities. 

Simultaneous polls: Will Kotia voters incline towards Odisha and Andhra?
Simultaneous polls: Will Kotia voters incline towards Odisha and Andhra?

Andhra has been deeming Kotia as part of its Salur district and has reportedly drawn a blueprint to garner as many votes as possible from Kotia this time. Many people have reportedly voting rights in Andhra Pradesh. Kotia panchayat consists of 21 villages sharing borders with Andhra.

Former MP Jayaram Pangi
Arrest warrant issued against former MP Jayaram Pangi for 'cheating' his driver of Rs 86 lakh

Pangi moved Orissa High Court seeking relief, but the case was sent back to the Nayagarh district court. As a result, Pottangi police station was directed to make the arrest on March 4 this year.

New Species Of Earthworms Found In Odisha
Odisha varsity researchers 'discover 2 species of earthworms'

During an earthworm diversity study conducted in different parts of Koraput, Ayusmita Naik collected some large earthworm specimens from Rani Duduma and the Jeypore Ghati area of Koraput.

Koraput Collector At Kotia
Koraput Collector visits Kotia ahead of elections, conducts awareness drive

As per reports, Vasan called upon the locals to gather in numbers and exercise their voting rights in the upcoming elections.

Odisha man gets Rs 2.5L wrong credit in bank account, does this next 
Odisha man gets Rs 2.5L wrong credit in bank account, does this next 

Instead of being happy after receiving such a huge amount, Koraput resident Sarat Pattanayak became worried about how he could send the money back to its original owner.

Odisha youth dies in Bengaluru; body stuck for five days
Odisha youth dies in Bengaluru; body stuck for five days

Rajib Sunamudi of Barigaon migrated to Bengaluru six months ago. He was working in a private company, but it was alleged that he died after he was hit by a Hyva vehicle. 

General Elections 2024: Is Odisha doing enough to wean Kotia voters from Andhra polls?
General Elections 2024: Is Odisha doing enough to wean Kotia voters from Andhra polls?

As the 2024 general elections are approaching fast, both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh governments have started flexing their muscles to conduct elections there. 

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