News from Jeypore

Jeypore, is one of the largest towns and a place of historical significance in the district of Koraput in Odisha . The town was established as a capital of the kingdom of Maharaja Veer Vikrama Dev in 1648-49CE. It was the largest kingdom of Kalinga   until the rebellion of Balram Dev III. Later, the kingdom was defeated by the East India Company and was made a baronial estate or Zamindari in 1780 until it’s dissolution in 1947. Historically, the erstwhile kingdom was spread over the modern regions of North Andhra and South  Odisha    Jeypore is surrounded by hills of the Eastern Ghats and the  Araku hills on three sides like a horseshoe with the western side opening up to Chhattishgarh in central India. Essentially, this place was chosen by the Maharaja because of its strategic relevance

Inspiring! Freak mishap couldn’t stop this Jeypore boy from becoming a football player
Inspiring! Freak mishap couldn’t stop this Jeypore boy from becoming a football player

His unwavering determination and never-give-up attitude is helping him scale greater heights.

Like father, like daughter: Jeypore’s father-daughter duo wins gold medals in same event of powerlif
Like father, like daughter: Jeypore’s father-daughter duo wins gold medals in same event of powerlifting 

Father and daughter, residents of Soura Sahi in Jeypore town, are now in the centre of discussion.

Court awards 38 years RI to man for raping minor
Court awards 38 years RI to man for raping minor

The judge convicted Sushant after hearing statement of 13 witnesses in this regard.

Jeypore Town Police accused of torturing poor
Jeypore Town Police accused of torturing poor

n the video, the inspector was seen threatening like anything to leave the area.  Also, the police officer was seen in the middle of a bitter argument with hapless people.

Why every tea lover should visit Jeypore for the sake of finger millet tea
Why every tea lover should visit Jeypore for the sake of finger millet tea

That’s not all. Jagannath also prepares various snacks like mixture, ganthia, biscuit, cake, mudki, idli and soup from finger millet. 

Pathetic! 2 teachers, as many classes share same room, same blackboard in Jeypore
Pathetic! 2 teachers, as many classes share same room, same blackboard in Jeypore

Though the school has got a new building which was inaugurated in December, school authorities are not using it as it was constructed with low quality materials.

Jeypore Unfurls South Odisha's 'Biggest National Flag'
Jeypore Unfurls South Odisha's 'Biggest National Flag'

The National Flag measuring 20 feet in length and 30 feet in width is fluttering atop a 110-foot high pole.  

NIA Team In Jeypore To Quiz Dreaded Mao Leader Dubashi Sankar
NIA Team In Jeypore To Quiz Dreaded Mao Leader Dubashi Sankar

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team on Thursday reached Jeypore in Koraput district to investigate into the death of a BSF commandant who had attained martyrdom during a gun fight between security forces and Red rebels in 2012. 

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‘Sabji Cooler’ Now A Game Changer For Koraput Farmers

The new idea has brought smile in face of distress farmers who had to bear heavy losses from farm products in the absence of cooling facilities in rural belts year after year.

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Koraput Youth Gets Into Prestigious IIST

Surya Prakash Mishra, a youth from the backward Koraput district has brought laurels to the State by cracking the all-India level entrance to get admission into the prestigious Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvanthapuram.

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Andhra’s Mobile Health Clinic Provides Free Services In Kotia

The border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over Kotia villages has once again raised its ugly head after health officials from the neighboring state set up a mobile health unit in the disputed region and provided free services to the people at door step, on Thursday.

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Police Conduct Surprise Raid In Odisha's Jeypore Sub Jail

Jeypore: A team of police personnel conducted a surprise raid at Jeypore sub jail in Koraput district on Sunday early morning. The police team headed by Koraput SP Varun Guntupalli…

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