Tag: Koraput

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
3 of family killed in Korpaut car-tanker crash
3 of family including couple, minor daughter killed in Korpaut car-tanker crash

Villagers have detained the tanker and its driver. Communication along the National Highway was affected following the accident.

  • Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Meenakshi Bahinipati
Congress appoints new district presidents in Odisha, Meenakshi Bahinipati’s name dropped

Meenakshi Bahinipati expressed her resentment against the move openly and said that Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka is responsible for it.

  • Friday, 09 June 2023
The college building will be demolished after completion of the road
Model Degree College faces uncertain future in Odisha’s Koraput

Now the onus is on the State government to find a suitable place in the district to start the project for the Model Degree College all over again. However, the State government has made no headway in this regard even after two years.

  • Saturday, 27 May 2023
Congress’ dawn–to–dusk bandh paralyses normal life in Odisha’s Koraput
Congress’ dawn–to–dusk bandh paralyses normal life in Odisha’s Koraput

The people of the district have long been demanding for establishing a Central School and a Driving Training School in Koraput.

  • Tuesday, 09 May 2023
World Laughter Day: Koraput residents laugh their way to good health, longevity
World Laughter Day: Koraput residents laugh their way to good health, longevity

The health club, comprising mostly elderly people, has been spreading awareness about laughter and its multiple healing benefits as well as promoting wellness and overall well-being.

  • Sunday, 07 May 2023
Gold Ornaments Theft
Bride-to-be knocks on Collector's door after gold ornaments, cash stolen from house in Odisha

From the CCTV footage, the thief was reported seen running from the spot after being chased by a dog.

  • Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Kotia School
Andhra govt snaps electric supply in Kotia school, 60 students reel under heatwave

The AP government reportedly snapped the electricity after learning that the school is run by the Odisha government. To make matter worse, the solar system installed by the Odisha government in the school has been lying defunct.

  • Wednesday, 19 April 2023
NALCO hospital
Odisha Class 10 student dies after falling sick during Matric exam

While writing, the student fainted. Following the first aid, he was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him brought dead.

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023
Odisha forest officer lands in Vigilance net hours after promotion
Odisha forest officer lands in Vigilance net hours after promotion

The forest ranger of Lamtaput in southern Koraput district, Surjit Sahu was caught by the vigilance with accounted cash hours after he was elevated to the post of assistant conservator of forests (ACF) on Monday.

  • Tuesday, 07 March 2023
DEFUNCT PROJECTS DEEPEN  WATER CRISIS IN ODISHA
Water Crisis Hits Odisha’s Koraput And Rayagada Due To Defunct Projects

Odisha government’s assurance of supplying water to all water-stressed districts seems to have fallen flat in Koraput and Rayagada districts. The irrigation projects in several areas in both the districts have been lying defunct leading to acute water crisis.

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  • Saturday, 25 February 2023
Severe water crisis
Defunct projects deepen water crisis in Koraput and Rayagada

The irrigation projects in several areas in both districts have been lying defunct for several years leading to acute water crisis.

  • Saturday, 25 February 2023
Lady Sarpanch
Woman Sarpanch praised for carrying ailing octogenarian to hospital by crossing river in Odisha

The Sarpanch has been identified as Lakhmi Miniyaka from Gotiputa Gram Panchayat under Bandhugaon block in the district.

  • Friday, 24 February 2023
6 wagons of goods train derail in Odisha’s Koraput; 2 trains cancelled 
6 wagons of goods train derail in Odisha’s Koraput; 2 trains cancelled 

Following the incident, two trains running between Jagdalpur and Vishakhapatnam have been cancelled. 

  • Friday, 17 February 2023
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