News from Koraput

The Odisha government is empowering women in Koraput's Kotpad block by training them in producing Mirigan textile products, aiming for sustainable livelihoods and preserving traditional crafts.

Hundreds of tribal villagers in Kutrabeda, Koraput, allege a millet distribution scam under government schemes, with no grains reaching them despite signed receipts. Officials deny claims, promising investigations.

A cyber fraudster duped over Rs 5 lakh from CSC operators in Koraput using QR codes, filing false complaints to freeze their accounts. Victims seek justice as police investigate.

Two men from Patraguda, Koraput, were declared dead by their families after seeing crows mate, a local omen of death, leading to mock funeral rites.

Over 100 families in Mohanpada village, Koraput, are affected by an unknown fever with symptoms like swelling, fever, and joint pain. The disease, which has been affecting both children and adults, has reportedly persisted for nearly a month. Health officials suspect chikungunya.

Odisha Vigilance arrested Rama Chandra Nepak, Deputy Ranger of Jeypore Forest Range, for possessing assets worth crores disproportionate to his income. Searches revealed cash, property, and valuables.

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids at six locations linked to Rama Chandra Nepak, Deputy Ranger of Jeypore Forest Range, over disproportionate assets allegations, uncovering Rs 3.5 lakh in unaccounted cash.

A couple in Koraput was subjected to a brutal tribal ritual, yoked like bullocks and forced to plough land, mirroring a recent Rayagada incident. The act, caught on video, highlights ongoing caste and clan-based discrimination in Odisha's tribal regions. Meanwhile, human rights activists have called for immediate intervention and legal action.

A Pottangi Tehsildar from Odisha halted an Andhra Pradesh health team's medical camp in the disputed Kotia region, citing jurisdictional issues, amid ongoing border tensions.

Odisha Crime Branch arrests Amrit Pal from Punjab in a Rs 7.5 crore online investment fraud, following a complaint by a Jeypore victim duped by fake investment advisors.

Over 15 passengers were rescued after their boat tilted and drifted in the Indravati River near Dashamantpur, Koraput. Villagers and bystanders aided the rescue, highlighting monsoon travel risks.

Incessant rainfall in Odisha's Koraput district has led the Machkund Dam to near-capacity levels, prompting the opening of two sluice gates to manage excess water, marking the first floodwater inflow of the 2025 monsoon season.

Several trains, including Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express and Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Night Express, were cancelled due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall in Koraput, Odisha. Railway officials rushed to the site to assess the damage and begin restoration work. Passengers are advised to check the train status updates before making travel plans.

Incessant rainfall in Laxmipur block, Koraput, Odisha, has caused severe disruptions, including a temporary bridge being swept away and roads submerged under five feet of water, isolating five panchayats. The region has been lashed by continuous downpours for the past three days, causing a flood-like situation in many areas.

Odisha government dispatches expert health teams to flood-hit Keonjhar, Balasore, and Mayurbhanj districts to tackle post-diarrhoea care and prevent water-borne diseases, led by Dr. Prameela Baral and Dr. Binay Das Mohapatra.