Tag: Koraput

Elderly poor deprived of old age pension in Odisha’s Koraput
Elderly poor deprived of old age pension in Odisha’s Koraput

Many eligible beneficiaries across the State are deprived of getting the benefit of the scheme launched for them.

  • Saturday, 18 November 2023
One-day-old infant girl found abandoned in toilet in Odisha, rescued 
One-day-old infant girl found abandoned in toilet in Odisha, rescued 

The couple has been lapping up accolades from all quarters of the society for their gesture of humanity.  

  • Friday, 10 November 2023
Koraput’s Khalasi association to host International Gold Cup
Passion for football: Koraput’s Khalasi association to host International Gold Cup

Inspired by Kailash and Sania’s love for football, several of their khalasi friends have also come forward to extend their helping hands to make the tournament a grand success.

  • Friday, 27 October 2023
Murder accused escapes from police custody in Koraput
Murder accused escapes from police custody in Koraput; family members of deceased gherao police station

The irate family members of the deceased and local people staged a demonstration and gheraoed the police station alleging lackadaisical attitude and negligence by the police. 

  • Sunday, 22 October 2023
Severe rain hits ginger cultivation in Koraput
Low pressure-induced rain hits ginger cultivation in Koraput, farmers in distress

Farmers in the district are in distress following the heavy rain as they are staring at huge losses due to the crop loss.

  • Friday, 15 September 2023
Machkund hydroelectric project
Electricity production interrupted at Machkund hydroelectric project due to technical snag

Currently, production of 120 megawatt power from as many as six turbines has been halted due to technical issues.

  • Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Ramesh Chandra Sahoo
Wanted in 7 corruption cases, Odisha ex-BDO nabbed from Delhi after 8 years

Question mark has been raised over the efficiency of Odisha vigilance after it took eight-long years to trace the former BDO who was involved in seven corruption cases. 

  • Monday, 21 August 2023
Admin wakes up from deep slumber after Koraput girl’s viral Independence Day speech
Admin wakes up from deep slumber after Koraput girl’s viral Independence Day speech

Worth mentioning, Sonali Das, a student of Koraput Saraswati Sishu Mandir, had narrated the problems about her village in front of invited guests during her I-Day celebration.

  • Sunday, 20 August 2023
Andhra puts up new signage in Kotia
Border row with Odisha: Andhra puts up new signage in Kotia

Continuing the alleged intrusion attempt, Andhra has erected a signboard at Dhuluipadar village under Kotia Panchayat in Koraput district.

  • Thursday, 17 August 2023
Andhra officials remove Odisha signboards in Koraput
‘The Dadagiri Continues’ - Andhra officials remove Odisha signboards near Jalaput dam in Koraput

Andhra has encroached upon the area near the main reservoir of Machkund Hydroelectric Project at Jalaput in Koraput district.

  • Sunday, 30 July 2023
Distress sale of sweet corn hits farmers hard in Koraput
Not so sweet: Distress sale of sweet corn hits farmers hard in Koraput

However, with limited market facilities and processing units unavailable in Koraput district, growers of sweet corn in the region are badly affected by the distress sale of their products.

  • Thursday, 27 July 2023
Sans bridge, Koraput villagers take perilous journey through swollen river to reach destinations
Sans bridge, Koraput villagers take perilous journey through swollen river to reach destinations

A glaring example of persistent infrastructure woes is Dasamantapur block in Koraput district. Without a bridge over Baliguda River, the residents of six villages under the block risk their lives while crossing the river for their daily needs.   

  • Monday, 24 July 2023
Cottage construction on Deomali hilltop
NGT notice to Union forest ministry, Odisha forest dept over cottage construction on Deomali hilltop

The tribunal has sought replies from the respondents within four weeks.

  • Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Wooden bridge gets washed away in Koraput
Rain fury: Wooden bridge gets washed away in Odisha’s Koraput, villagers stranded

Thousands of villagers have been stranded in four villages for the last two days as there is no alternative route to move to the mainland.

  • Saturday, 08 July 2023
After Kotia, Andhra sets eyes on Koraput's Nandapur; tribals allege apathy by Odisha govt
After Kotia, Andhra sets eyes on Koraput's Nandapur; tribals allege apathy by Odisha govt

Starting from Aadhaar card, ration card, voters’ card, and pensions to Awas Yojana, Andhra government is doing it all to attract the tribals.

  • Friday, 30 June 2023
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