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.

No let-up in Andhra’s infiltration bid in Odisha's Kotia; sets up mobile towers 
No let-up in Andhra’s infiltration bid in Odisha's Kotia; sets up mobile towers 

Sarpanch Liu Gamel said that the work for setting up a tower is going on at Hurumadingi while construction of towers of BSML and Airtel is also underway at other places. “A BSNL tower on behalf of the Odisha government has been set up in the panchayat.   

This Odisha woman writes Lord Ram’s name 1,040 times daily!   
This Odisha woman writes Lord Ram’s name 1,040 times daily!   

There are many staunch devotees of Lord Ram in Odisha as well. Here we introduce you to a 72-year-old woman, who has made it a point of her life to write Shree Ram in Odia language daily.  

Congress MLA, Ex MLA Face Off In Event
MLA, Ex-MLA enter into verbal duel on stage during Parikrama project event 

The supporters of Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati strongly opposed ex-MLA Rabi Nanda who reiterated the statements made by the former recently.

Divyang Girl Dances On One Leg
Divyang Odisha girl wows all with her one-legged dance

As per reports, Savitri Pujari is a divyang with an amputated leg. She studies in Dhutiguda primary school in Koraput. Despite being a divyang, her disability did not deter her from dancing her heart out at Block level sports and cultural meet at Borigumma in Koraput.

Five die, three critical in two separate road accidents in Odisha
Five die, three critical in two separate road accidents in Odisha

A similar accident was reported from Shankarpur under Ghagarabeda police limits of Mayurbhanj district. Three people who were going on separate bikes died while two others were critically injured. The injured were admitted to Champua hospital in Keonjhar,

Dr Bidyutprabha Rout Painting Murals
Teacher by profession, painter by passion: This lady lecturer inspires her students like none other

From scenic beauties to tribal rituals and culture, which the district of Koraput has in abundance, Rout’s brush strokes make them come alive on the walls of the town.

A Kharif Mandi In Koraput
Non-opening of Mandis, 'RMC apathy' mar paddy procurement in Koraput

As per reports, Koraput district has 81 kharif mandis which were slated to open on December 14. Later, the Regulated Market Committee (RMC) which manages the mandis shifted the date to December 20. But it is alleged that only 20 mandis have been opened till now.

Five including three minors die as boat capsizes in river in Odisha’s Koraput 
Five including three minors die as boat capsizes in river in Odisha’s Koraput 

On Wednesday afternoon, they were returning to their village in a fishing boat. It is suspected that their boat overturned due to some reasons and all went missing. 

Explosives Seized By BSF
BSF busts Maoist dump, gun manufacturing materials seized in Koraput and Malkangiri

The materials were stored in a plastic drum and buried under the ground near Sileru river. The jawans detected the Maoist dump while conducting a combing operation in Bhejangwada jungle.

Boat Capsize Spot
Woman dies, four missing as boat capsizes in Odisha’s Koraput

According to reports, three women along with their children had been to Badela village to attend a wedding function. While returning, the country-made boat capsized in the river near the village.

From Malkangiri’s roadside to America: Explore story of Kabya’s journey
From Malkangiri’s roadside to America: Explore story of Kabya’s journey

You do not know what the fate has in store for you. And it is said, what is destined to happen will happen. True to the adage, destiny smiled on a 13-month-old girl who was once found abandoned and uncared for on a roadside in Malkangiri and now she is the daughter of a millionaire in America.

Paddy Brought To Mandis In Koraput
Paddy lying unsold for seven days in Koraput mandis, farmers stage dharna

The farmers alleged that the government and the supplies department have turned a blind eye to their plight. The millers are inordinately delaying to lift their paddy, alleged the farmers.

Minimum Temperature Across Odisha
Koraput shivers in cold; four towns record below 10 degree C

Apart from Koraput, Semiliguda recorded 8.3 degree Celsius, G Udaygiri 9, Daringibadi 9.5 degree Celsius as the minimum temperature.

Suman Khila In Telugu Movie Mangalavaaram
Odisha tribal model shines in Telugu movie, receives rousing welcome back home

A resident of Semiliguda in Koraput, Khila received a rousing welcome upon her return home after finishing shoot which continued for six months.

Cash distributed to bring people to Pandian's event
Money being paid to bring crowd to 5T Chairman VK Pandian’s programme? Cong sees red, BJD refutes

A purported video of money being paid to people has also surfaced. The programme was held at a government upper primary school at Jeypore.

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