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.
In the past ten months, at least 15 individuals have been apprehended in Koraput for their involvement in the illegal ganja trade.
Odisha's territorial integrity in Kotia is challenged as Andhra Pradesh officials enter Neredivalsa village, updating Aadhaar details and offering welfare benefits, raising concerns over border control.
Odisha Vigilance arrested Anganwadi Supervisor Renuka Pattnaik in Koraput for accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe. Searches revealed disproportionate assets.
Farmers in Koraput district face distress due to plummeting ginger prices. Selling at Rs 15-20 per kg, they struggle without cold storage facilities.
Self-styled godman Sarathi Baba’s worship sparks controversy in Bhubaneswar and Jeypore, with locals and devotees of Lord Jagannath objecting to the practice. An FIR has been lodged, citing concerns over undermining Odisha’s religious traditions.
Lieutenant Subhasis Rath from Koraput district in Odisha, has joined the Indian Army after completing his training at OTA Chennai. He ranked 19th in the NCC entry exam and passed out on March 8. He has become a source of inspiration for many others.
The film’s shooting is currently taking place in Semiliguda, specifically in the Talimali Hills. Since last Thursday, the location has been bustling with activity as the film crew sets up for major scenes. Along with Rajamouli, superstar Mahesh Babu and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran are also present in Koraput for the shoot.
Tribal women in Kotia panchayat of Koraput district have been cultivating German chamomile flowers to boost their economy. ORMAS and CIMAP support the initiative, offering market access. Chamomile oil fetches Rs 40,000-50,000 per kg in global market.
Two minor boys, Siba Hantal and Amit Hantal, went missing after a boat capsized while taking a selfie at Jalaput water reservoir in Koraput district. Despite striving for hours together, the minors could not be traced. A search operation halted today is to restart on Monday morning.
Galigabadar waterfall in Koraput, a popular tourist site, faces scrutiny over safety concerns as 67 have died in 15 years. Local leaders demand urgent action. Despite its breathtaking beauty, the waterfall has been overlooked by both the district administration and the tourism department in terms of basic safety measures.
18 tourists were stranded at Muran Reservoir, Koraput, due to a boat malfunction. The vessel had only eight life jackets for 20 passengers. Repairs enabled the journey's resumption.
Farmers in Koraput are worried as Telengiri dam leaks, affecting water levels crucial for Ravi crops.
Odisha faces inter-state border disputes in 14 districts, with Kotia in Koraput being a focal point, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari informed this in Odisha Assembly. The State government previously sanctioned a substantial amount of over Rs 108.53 Crore for the development of the region.
Raimati Ghiuria, Odisha's 'Millet Queen', was awarded an honorary Doctorate by President Droupadi Murmu at OUAT. Her millet preservation efforts boost sustainable agriculture. The tribal woman belongs to Koraput district.
In Kelubadi, Sitaram Meleka's hidden treasure was unearthed after his demise by his family. The seventy-year-old daily wager scrimped and saved his earnings for decades. Rs 32,000 in buried cash was found but mostly unusable.
Copyright © 2025 - Odisha Television Limited All Rights Reserved.
LIVE TV
