News from Koraput

IndiaOne Air launches two daily flights between Jeypore and Bhubaneswar, enhancing connectivity. The service responds to increased demand, says Jeypore Airport director Abakash Parida.

Bodies of Krushna and Pratima Padiki, missing since their boat capsized in Jalaput reservoir, Koraput, were found today. The tragedy leaves behind two children.

Farming of black pepper in Koraput district faces challenges despite ideal climatic conditions. Farmers struggle without sufficient govt incentives, selling produce at Rs 600/kg. Calls for better support echoed.

A massive crack in Telengiri Water Reservoir, Koraput, sparks flood fears. Leakage from a sluice gate endangers 10,000 hectares of farmland, affecting farmers' livelihoods.

Koraput police arrested Mahendra Khara and two others for allegedly murdering his wife with help from the accomplices over a family feud. However, the accused man had cooked up a fake story to give the slip to probe team.

Alleging corruption in the project, the Jeypore municipality was gheraoed by BJD led by leader Rabi Narayan Nanda on Monday. However, 15 councillors and vice-chairman B Sunita did not participate in the demonstration.

A mining officer, Pitambar Mohanta, at the Deputy Director of Mines' office in Koraput district was allegedly attacked on Wednesday for his crackdown on illegal stone and sand smuggling. The attackers were owners of seven detained vehicles. Following the assault, police initiated an investigation.

According to the villagers, they don’t need the ration cards as they don’t have electricity in their village. In a novel protest, the villagers returned their ration cards to the Collector.

In a recurring issue, 65-year-old Sita Dami from Goudaguda village in Koraput district braved torrential rains to walk three kilometers to collect her old-age pension, only to be denied. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of Odisha’s pension distribution system. Laxmipur Block Development Officer Gureswara Bhoi assured steps will be taken for doorstep delivery of the pension.

In a shocking incident, Krushna Jani allegedly killed his father-in-law Lochan Baipari at Lakshmipur Railway colony in Koraput district. The accused also attacked his mother-in-law and wife over a suspected family feud. The victims sustained severe injuries and were hospitalised. Police have detained Jani and two associates while searching for the third.

The Jeypore police detained Sukanti Das and her lover for orchestrating the kidnapping of her three-month-old baby. The police rescued the child from Bhubaneswar's Khandagiri area.

The Union Bank of India seized properties of Ganesh Prasad Behera, a businessman from Jeypore in Koraput district, for allegedly defaulting on a loan of over Rs 4 crore. The enforcement team sealed his residential house and garage, Laxmi Motors, in Ambaguda with Jeypore Tehsildar Monalisa Acharjee present. Chief Manager Rajesh Suna stated the action followed several unheeded notices.

Ishak Badnayak, a Gadaba tribal student from Lamptaput in Koraput district, has cracked the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. Overcoming financial hardships and studying at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, he completed his Plus 2 in Madurai with 94%. Ishak has now secured admission to MKCG Medical College in Berhampur, bringing joy to his family and village.

The complainant K Suman had moved the consumer court after the concerned apartment owner allegedly failed to hand over the unit within the stipulated time frame.

Amid a red warning for heavy rainfall in Koraput, the district administration declared August 30 as a holiday for schools and Anganwadi centres.