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.

CMC Mayor Subash Singh cannot enter undivided Koraput, says Congress
CMC Mayor Subash Singh cannot enter undivided Koraput, says Congress

Earlier, Singh during a CMC meeting held on May 21, openly warned civic body officials and employees saying ‘Those who won’t work would be transferred to Malkangiri district’.

Police team attacked during ganja crackdown in Koraput
Police team attacked during ganja crackdown in Koraput

A group of villagers allegedly attacked a police team during a midnight raid on ganja smuggling at Matikhal village under Machkund police limits in Koraput district.

Power outage hits healthcare
Power outage hits healthcare in Odisha's Koraput Medical College

Patients and staff at the medical are facing myriad problems as there are frequent blackouts for nearly three to four hours in the evenings on a daily basis in the hospital

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Cyclone Asani: IMD issues yellow warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha

In the past 24 hours, light to moderate rain/thunderstorm has occurred at many places over the districts of coastal Odisha and at one or two places over the districts of interior Odisha with heavy rainfall at one or two places over the districts of Cuttack, Bhadrak and Deogarh.

Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati
MLA Tara Bahinipati, BDO face off in Koraput

Tension prevailed at the Papadahandi block office in Koraput district after Congress members led by senior party leader and Jeypore MLA,Tara Prasad Bahinipati gheraoed the Block Development Officer alleging corruption.

IIC attack case: Police turn Odisha’s Nandapur into fortress
IIC attack case: Police turn Odisha’s Nandapur into fortress

As many as three platoon police forces have been deployed at the locality to check any escalation in law and order situation. 

Nandapur IIC Attacked
Watch: Police inspector attacked in Koraput, 2 detained

The Inspector–In-Charge (IIC) of Nandapur police station in Koraput was attacked by a mob comprising of locals at Nandapur Haat on Sunday.

Flight services to commence from Jeypore airstrip from June first week
Flight services to commence from Jeypore airstrip from June first week

Meanwhile, the CEO of Indian One Air, Arun Kumar Singh said, "The first flight will fly directly from Bhubaneswar to Jeypore and Jeypore to Vishakhapatnam. After stabilisation of operations, we will commence services from Utkela."

Andhra govt intrudes into Odisha's Kotia villages with new game plan
Andhra govt intrudes into Odisha's Kotia villages with new game plan

It seems the Andhra Pradesh government has chalked out master plans under which it is offering different schemes to lure the villagers. The officials of the neighbouring state have intensified their actions after the Chief Secretary of Odisha, Suresh Mohapatra visited the disputed region to analyse the situation.

Chaita Parab
2 killed in Chaita Parab group clash in Odisha’s Koraput

They were immediately admitted to a nearby hospital and later shifted to Koraput District Headquarters hospital as their condition deteriorated. However, they succumbed to their injuries during treatment

IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm in 12 Odisha districts
IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm in 12 Odisha districts

As per IMD, people in Odisha will get relief from the scorching heat conditions in view of the rain and thunderstorm activities.

School bus slapped with Rs 4 lakh fine for multiple violations in Koraput
School bus slapped with Rs 4 lakh fine for multiple violations in Koraput

In order to ensure that the buses engaged by educational institutions to transport students must follow road safety regulations, the regional transport office (RTO), Koraput launched an inspection drive on Wednesday. 

Deomali Hills
Odisha plans eco-tourism on Deomali peak

Deomali, situated near Doodhari village, around 70 km from Koraput town, is surrounded by dense forest rich in flora and fauna.

Thunderstorm, lightning warning for Odisha, Check IMD's Latest Weather Forecast
Thunderstorm, lightning warning for Odisha, Check IMD's Latest Weather Forecast

The IMD has issued a ‘yellow warning’ for thunderstorm and lightning activities in seven districts of Koraput,Rayagada, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nayagarh and Khordha in the next 24 hours.

Class 7 student ‘murdered’ by friends after tiff over mobile phone game in Odisha
Class 7 student ‘murdered’ by friends after tiff over mobile phone game in Odisha

As per initial reports, all the three minors were playing a game on mobile phone near the village school yesterday.

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