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.
In an age where most government services, from health insurance to pensions, are moving online, some villages in Odisha are still cut off from the digital world. In the remote corners of Ganjam and Koraput districts, network connectivity is patchy at best, leaving residents stranded in an offline reality.
On Teachers’ Day, President Murmu honoured two exceptional educators from Odisha at the National Teachers’ Award ceremony in New Delhi. Basanta Kumar Rana from Malkangiri and Tarun Kumar Dash from Koraput were recognised for their dedication and innovation in education. Their achievement marks a proud moment for Odisha’s academic community, celebrated alongside 43 others nationwide.
The Congress party’s organisational strengthening drive in Koraput turned chaotic on Thursday when a scuffle broke out outside the Town Hall during a key meeting attended by senior leaders and a central observer.
In a rare sighting, Border Security Force (BSF) jawans stationed at the Gupteswar forest camp in Koraput district rescued a Giant Flying Squirrel from the Ramgiri area and handed it over to the local forest officials.
In a shocking case of alleged medical negligence, an elderly man died in Pipalpada village under the Laxmipur police station limits of Koraput district after waiting nearly five hours for an ambulance.
After five sudden deaths in Odapur village, Koraput district, panic spread over fears of a possible disease outbreak. However, health officials confirmed there is no diarrhoea or epidemic threat. Each death was traced to separate medical causes, including food poisoning, kidney issues, and internal injuries. Authorities continue monitoring the situation while urging calm and dismissing rumours of a mysterious illness.
Sagar Kundu, a YouTuber from Berhampur, went missing after being swept away at Duduma Waterfall during a drone shoot. Locals demand safety measures as this is the second such incident in months. Sagar, accompanied by his friend Abhijit Behera from Cuttack, was capturing aerial footage of the falls using a drone to create content for his YouTube channel.
Allegation of irregularities at SLNMCH's blood bank in Koraput, raised by Sheikh Abraham's forum, demands District Collector action for transparency and ethical handling amid patient hardships. Several patients from 3-4 neighbouring districts are coming to the health facility since the day when the medical college and hospital was set up in this district.
The body of Nachika Sambharu, an elderly man missing for three days, was found in Champavati riverbed, Koraput. Heavy rains and delayed bridge construction near Dhepaguda are blamed.
Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati was allegedly attacked during a torchlight rally in Koraput, leading to tension. The accused, Krushna Chandra Kuldeep, is in custody as both parties file complaints.
Continuous rainfall in Koraput district triggered landslides near Bijaghati and Kerenga hills, blocking the Damanjodi-Narayanpatna route, stranding vehicles and inconveniencing passengers.
Odisha DGP suspends Inspector Rajesh Baliarsingh for alleged misconduct and protecting ganja mafias during his tenure in Koraput. Baliarsingh was accused of showing undue leniency to ganja mafias, raising concerns about his integrity and professional conduct. For the past two days, a Koraput police team had been camping in Bhubaneswar to question him regarding these allegations.
Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced enhanced development in Kotia to counter Andhra Pradesh's influence, highlighting infrastructure and welfare initiatives during Independence Day celebrations in Sambalpur.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi to inaugurate a 650-bed facility at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College in Koraput, enhancing healthcare for southern Odisha and neighbouring regions.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida arrives in Jeypore for the third installment of Subhadra Yojana on Raksha Bandhan, benefiting over one crore women. CM Mohan Charan Majhi to attend the disbursement ceremony.
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