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.

Odisha villagers stage Rail Roko demanding underpass
Odisha villagers stage Rail Roko demanding underpass

For the people of Mundar and Tiadiput in Badsu panchayat under Koraput sadar block, life has always been fraught with danger from the train track on the village outskirts, as they have to cross the railway line every day.

Andhra SP In Kotia
Andhra Police Superintendent visits Odisha’s Kotia, interacts with local youths

As per reports, the team led by SP Vikrant Patil came to Kotia Panchayat and visited Neridivalsa, Madakar, Uparasembi and a few other villages. He held discussions with the local youths.

Mishap at NALCO's Damanjodi expansion site
Mishap during NALCO expansion project work: 2 contractual workers killed in Odisha, 1 critical

As per initial reports, three workers were busy carrying out heavy iron-rod binding works when the mishap occurred.

Arogya Bana In Jeypore
Arogya Bana in Odisha’s Jeypore ailing owing to utter neglect

As per reports, over 4,000 medicinal and fruit-bearing plants were planted in the Arogya Bana in 10 acres of land.

Ruckus In Nabin Odisha Programme At Nandapur, Koraput
Ruckus in Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha programme in Koraput over 'MGNREGA corruption'

As per reports, some displeased BJD leaders climbed up the stage with LAccMI bus service posters and alleged unfair treatment for their Panchayat as there is no LAccMI bus service from Golur to the district Headquarters at Koraput.

Cease-Work Strike By RIs
Revenue Inspectors' cease-work strike cripples public services in Koraput

The RIs have resorted to protests in front of several Tehsil offices in Odisha including Koraput district crippling public services across the district.

Woman dies, 8 injured as school bus meets with accident in Odisha’s Koraput 
Woman dies, 8 injured as school bus meets with accident in Odisha’s Koraput 

A woman died and eight others were injured after the school bus they were travelling in met with an accident at Mantriamba ghat under Baipariguda Police limits in Koraput district on Tuesday. 

Migrant Labourers Being Taken To AP By Bus
80 migrant labourers rescued along Odisha-Andhra border

The bus carrying the labourers was intercepted by the IRB jawans while conducting a combing operation at Chilibalsa gate on Monday night. Around 80 labourers were rescued from the bus.

Accused Malay Maiti With Police
Bengal fraudster lands in Koraput police net for duping job aspirant, Rs 2 lakh seized

The police have recovered some mobile phones, Rs 2 lakh cash and some incriminating documents from him which reportedly have names and numbers of around 200 persons from around the country. It is suspected that all these 200 persons were targeted by Maiti.

Ground Survey At Kotia
Odisha conducts ground survey of proposed 2200MW hydel project in Kotia

As per reports, the Andhra Pradesh government has signed an MoU with the Adani Group for a 1200 MW hydroelectric power project in Manyam district near Kotia in August 2023.

In absence of bridge, villagers cross river to access cremation ground in Odisha 
In absence of bridge, villagers cross river to access cremation ground in Odisha 

Without a cremation ground in their village and the nearest one being on the other side of a river, the residents of Kelar village under Laxmipur block of Koraput district have to cross the river to cremate their near and dear ones. 

LAccMI scheme: Fanfare belies ground realities in rural Odisha?
LAccMI scheme: Fanfare belies ground realities in rural Odisha? 

Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka said, “We have seen many schemes like KALIA, Biju Yuba Bahini and Peetha. Such dramas of the government are seen during the election time. The government has no long-term plans. By launching such short-term schemes, the BJD government is trying to fool people.”   

Girl student of Central University of Odisha found hanging in hostel 
Girl student of Central University of Odisha found hanging in hostel 

As per reports, the girl student had not opened the door of her hostel room since Friday night. One of her classmates suspected something fishy. As she opened the door, she was shocked to see the body hanging from a ceiling fan. 

Koraput’s Vikram Dev varsity facing problems galore!
Koraput’s Vikram Dev varsity facing problems galore!

"Vikram Dev Autonomous College was accorded the university status. Students are you happy,” Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced on February 3, 2023. However, the institution is still beset with multiple problems.

Kalajeera Rice Leaves From Koraput
GI-tagged Kalajeera Rice from Koraput sent to Puri Srimandir for use in Mahaprasad

A 12-member team left from Koraput Jagannath Temple, also known as Shabara Srikshetra with one quintal of Kalajeera Rice on Friday.

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