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.

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OLX Fraud: Odisha Man Pays Rs 75,000 For Nothing!

Koraput: At a time when cases of cyber fraud through OLX are on the rise across India, exercising caution and practising safety tips during transactions remains a major challenge for the buyers. One Pulu Khara of Sorisapadara village under Pottangi police limits of the district, has paid a heavy price for trusting a seller registered […]

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PM Modi Writes ‘Thank You’ Letters To Three Odisha Sisters

Koraput: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent thank you letters to three sisters of Odisha’s Koraput district for sending him rakhis on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan last month. The three girls, Sriya, Suman and Sibani, daughters of T. Surpiya Patra and Kabita Patra who hail from Boipariguda area of the district, had sent […]

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'Fuel Station Dispenses Water-Diluted Diesel In Odisha'

Koraput: Tension ran high at a petrol filling station near Jeypore bus stand in Koraput district after a customer brought allegations of adulteration of diesel on Saturday. According to sources, a customer filled diesel in his car from the fuel station yesterday evening. After covering a distance of a few kilometres, the car engine developed […]

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Koraput youth loses Rs 3.15 lakh to online lottery fraud

Koraput: A youth from Maliguda area of Damanjodi in Koraput district lost Rs 3.15 lakh after being lured by a conman into a fake online lottery scheme. The complainant, Bhimsen Gouda, alleged that a couple of days back he received a call from a man who introduced himself as Rana Pratap Singh working at Reliance […]

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Substandard Road Construction Fumes Locals In Koraput

Koraput: Locals of Kanagaon and Kamuganda villages in the district today staged a road blockade alleging substandard construction of road from Hatasrupalli chhak to Kamuganda. Moreover, the culvert has been constructed with heaps of soil and a layer of cement over it, they alleged. “The officials have violated the standards of road construction which is […]

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Security Agencies On High Alert In Odisha As Maoists Observe PLGA Week

Koraput: Police and intelligence agencies have been put on alert and combing operations stepped up in Maoist hotbed Koraput district as the PLGA (People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army) week observed by the left wing extremists began from today. CRPF, BSF, DVF and SOG personnel have been deployed in sensitive locations like Pottangi, Narayanpatna, Bandhugaon, Lamtaput and […]

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Police Conduct Surprise Raid In Odisha's Jeypore Sub Jail

Jeypore: A team of police personnel conducted a surprise raid at Jeypore sub jail in Koraput district on Sunday early morning. The police team headed by Koraput SP Varun Guntupalli…

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Landslide Kills 3 Women In Odisha’s Koraput, CM Announces Ex-Gratia

Koraput: At least three women were killed and another suffered critical wounds after rain triggered a landslide when they were collecting white soil in Koraput district on Friday. The mishap…

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Odisha: Ganja Worth Rs 70 Lakh Seized

Koraput: Machhkund Police seized nearly 712 kilogram of ganja worth around Rs 70 lakh from a pickup truck near Bhedibada of the district on Saturday night. During night patrolling, police intercepted the vehicle near Bhedibeda as the ganja was being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to Jeypore area. However, the driver managed to escape. According to […]

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Heavy Rain Forecast: Koraput Put On Alert

Koraput: With forecast of heavy rainfall in Koraput on October 19 and 20 under the influence of another probable low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, the district administration has been put on high alert to tackle any emergency situation. A preparatory meeting in this regard was held under the chairmanship of the district collector […]

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Maoist Explosive Dump Busted On Koraput-Malkangiri Border

Koraput: The security forces on Monday unearthed a Maoist dump and recovered huge quantity of explosives near the Koraput-Malkangiri border. The explosives were seized during a joint combing operation carried out by the BSF and the Koraput District Voluntary Force (DVF). Giving details of the seizure, Koraput SP Mukesh Bhamoo said, “Based on an intelligence […]

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Ganja Worth Rs 1 Cr Seized In Odisha’s Koraput

Koraput: In a major breakthrough, Machhakund Police seized over 13 quintal ganja worth around Rs 1 crore on Thursday. As per reports, following a tip off, a team from Machhakunda Police Station raided a house at Ekataput village under Lamataput block in Koraput district and recovered 13.09 quintal of the illegal contraband. However, two Ganja […]

Odisha: Man, Son & Daughter Found Dead On Railway Tracks In Koraput
Odisha: Man, Son & Daughter Found Dead On Railway Tracks In Koraput

Koraput: Mutilated bodies of three members of a family, including the father, son and daughter were found on railway tracks near Singaram station under Laxmipur police station limits in Koraput district on Monday morning. The deceased three have been identified as Kesaba Subudhi (38), a resident of Podapadi village under Tikiri police limits in Rayagada […]

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Kotia Poll: AP Officials Force Way Into Containment Zone, Video Goes Viral

Jeypore: An ugly scene unfolded in Kotia when officials from Odisha on Covid enforcement duty were confronted by authorities from Andhra Pradesh who forced their way to persuade people in…

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3 Youths Missing After Boat Capsizes In Odisha's Jalaput Reservoir

Koraput: Three youths reportedly went missing after a boat capsized in Jalaput Reservoir of Koraput district. Though the incident occurred yesterday, it came to light today after two other youths who managed to swim ashore disclosed the matter. According to sources, the five youths had gone into the reservoir yesterday. They were enjoying a boat […]

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