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 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. 

Lack of work forces 50 labourers from Odisha to migrate to Andhra Pradesh 
Lack of work forces 50 labourers from Odisha to migrate to Andhra Pradesh 

Over 50 labourers have migrated from Gariaghat Sahi under the Narayanpatna block of Koraput to Andhra Pradesh.   

Odisha youths held by Chhattisgarh Police in Naxal links proven innocent after eight-year legal batt
Odisha youths held by Chhattisgarh Police in Naxal links proven innocent after eight-year legal battle

Though Niranjan has been absolved of the charges, his family has been shattered over the years. His wife and six-year-old son stayed away from him. The costs of the legal battle have left the family in financial difficulties. 

Fissures in BJD out in open on Biju Patnaik birth anniversary 
Fissures in BJD out in open on Biju Patnaik birth anniversary 

At Soro in Balasore, MLA Parsuram Dhada accompanied by his supporters celebrated Biju Babu’s birth anniversary sidelining his own party leader and a ticket hopeful, Shibani Shankar Ray. On the other hand, Ray and scores of party workers separately organised another programme. 

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.

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