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.

Kotia row: Infiltration into disputed area continues as Andhra sets up Aadhaar camp 
Kotia row: Infiltration into disputed area continues as Andhra sets up Aadhaar camp 

The people of the village and neighbouring villages are making a beeline at the Aadhaar camp set up by the Andhra Pradesh government.

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One dead, three missing after boat capsizes in Odisha’s Koraput

The ill-fated country boat with eight passengers on board was en route to Tentulipadar from Mukhigudai when the mishap occurred.

Odisha village turned into marriage venue with hundreds of sarees 
Odisha village turned into marriage venue with hundreds of sarees 

The village was decorated with sarees on the occasion of the marriage ceremony of Masi Nachika and Tika Kendruka of Mangalpur village.

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Four postal job aspirants arrested for submitting fake certificates in Koraput

As per reports, the accused aspirants had submitted fake certificates for the recruitment of Gramin dak sevaks. The accused have been identified as Gopal Krushna Pattnaik and Dami Harijan of Nabarangpur,  Sarathi Halba of Koraput, and Kishore Khara of Malkangiri district

Meet the ‘go-to’ trainer of Odisha who trains youths for army, police 
Meet the ‘go-to’ trainer of Odisha who trains youths for army, police 

Born in a poor family, Rajesh Kumar Sahu toiled hard to get a job in the police department. Then he took a vow that he wouldn’t let the youths’ dream of joining the police or the Indian army goes asunder. 

BJP & BJD engage in war of words over Kotia issue 
BJP & BJD engage in war of words over Kotia issue 

The BJP leaders alleged that the Kotia people are willing to merge with Andhra Pradesh because the Odisha government has been neglecting them. 

Development still a mirage in disputed Kotia’s Katragada village
Development still a mirage in disputed Kotia’s Katragada village

The reality is that development is still a mirage in Katragada village of Kotia Panchayat, forcing people to live a wretched life. 

Odisha Weather Updates
Max temp to rise by 2 to 4 degrees in Odisha, thunderstorm likely on April 7: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday informed that the maximum temperature is very likely to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the next two days.

BJP, BJD race for Utkal Dibasa celebration in Odisha’s Kotia 
BJP, BJD race for Utkal Dibasa celebration in Odisha’s Kotia 

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is all set to visit Phatusineri in Kotia Panchayat and meet the people there. Thereafter, he will celebrate Utkal Dibasa at Kotia.

'Loan fraud' using farmers’ names surfaces in Odisha 
'Loan fraud' using farmers’ names surfaces in Odisha 

Though they have repaid their loans, they are shown as debtors in the official documents. This indicates that some others have taken loans in their names through manipulation. 

Under-construction bridge makes life miserable for Odisha villagers 
Under-construction bridge makes life miserable for Odisha villagers 

In absence of a bridge, the villagers find it difficult to shift a serious patient or a pregnant woman to hospital as ambulance can’t reach their village. 

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Odisha Class 10 student dies after falling sick during Matric exam

While writing, the student fainted. Following the first aid, he was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him brought dead.

Odisha’s kids putting heart and soul to fulfill father’s BSF jawan dream  
Odisha’s kids putting heart and soul to fulfill father’s BSF jawan dream  

These days, the three children are lapping up praises from all quarters for leaving no stone unturned to fulfill their father’s dream. 

2 forest officials suspended for 'cheating' tribal kendu leaf workers
2 forest officials suspended for 'cheating' tribal kendu leaf workers

Meanwhile, the Nabarangpur Kendu Leaf Department has been directed to conduct further probe into the involvement of more officials in this connection.

Odisha forest officer lands in Vigilance net hours after promotion
Odisha forest officer lands in Vigilance net hours after promotion

The forest ranger of Lamtaput in southern Koraput district, Surjit Sahu was caught by the vigilance with accounted cash hours after he was elevated to the post of assistant conservator of forests (ACF) on Monday.

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