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Tribal Affairs Minister should be concerned: Congress flags protests in Odisha against bauxite mining project

Villagers in Odisha's Koraput district are protesting bauxite mining by Kalinga Alumina Ltd. Congress alleges illegal diversion of forest land and fraudulent gram sabha approvals. Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram is urged to address these agitations occurring across Odisha. Similar accusations are leveled against Vedanta and Adani-linked firms.

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Was Odisha prepared for Cyclone Montha?

Cyclone Montha, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Tuesday evening, lashing the region for about three hours. Its impact was felt across eight districts of Odisha – Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur.

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Odisha: Bus overturns at Dapari ghat in Koraput; Four killed, 30 injured

Four people lost their lives after being crushed beneath the overturned vehicle, including a 12-year-old boy and several women. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Dip in distress migration, more jobs: In Odisha district, 103 gram sabhas harness Kendu potential

On a scorching morning on the outskirts of Badalibeda village, in Koraput’s Boipariguda block in Odisha, an open field is lined with bundles of fresh kendu leaves. Three women diligently dry the leaves and turn them over, a process that is expected to continue for about a week, with fresh…

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BJP strives to breach BJD fortress in Odisha first phase

BJP deploys top leaders to campaign in Odisha's Berhampur, aiming to penetrate BJD stronghold in upcoming elections.

The Hindu

Voting dilemma: Kotia caught between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh boundaries, set to vote on May 13

On May 13, 2024, both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are scheduled to hold Lok Sabha elections. However, in the Kotia disputed border areas, residents face a dilemma regarding which state to vote in. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A.P.-Odisha officials decide to ensure free and fair elections in Kotia villages

District Collector of Parvathipuram-Manyam Nishant Kumar and officials of Rayagada and Koraput districts in neighbouring Odisha on Thursday decided to give top priority for free and fair election in the border areas, including in the disputed Kotia villages.

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Odisha will be Naxal-free in next 1-2 years: says BSF IG Dhirendra Kumar

Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General Dhirendra Kumar shared insights into the persistent efforts to eliminate Naxalism in Odisha. Highlighting the progress made since BSF's induction in 2010, he expressed confidence in ending this menace within the next one and a half years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Odisha declares Gupteswar in Koraput district as its fourth biodiversity heritage site

The Odisha government declares Gupteswar forest as its fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site, rich in flora and fauna.

The Hindu

Paddy varieties with protein, zinc content get thumbs up in Odisha’s tribal pocket

An experiment to provide protein and zinc content through rice, Odisha’s staple food, to tribal communities appears to be succeeding in Koraput and Nabarangpur district.

The Hindu

Andhra Train Accident | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik directs disaster management minister to visit site

Chief Minister Patnaik directs Disaster Management Minister to visit Vizianagaram district (AP) after train accident kills 14; asks to meet injured. SRC and district magistrates of Rayagada and Koraput directed to provide immediate assistance. 39 trains cancelled, 24 diverted due to accident on Howrah-Chennai line. #TrainAccident #Vizianagaram #AndhraPradesh #NaveenPatnaik #SudamMarandi…

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Trains to be short-terminated; restoration of track in full swing on K-K line

Some trains will continue to be short-terminated as restoration of the track on the KK line between Manabar-Jarati is going on a war-footing at the site.

The Hindu

Row over GI tag for Kala Jeera rice in Odisha’s Koraput district

MSSRF raises an objection to GI tag for Koraput's Kala Jeera Rice, claiming it could exclude local farmers from benefits; JSFPC counters, saying it is an organisation of farmers and granting of GI tag will benefit the entire community.

The Hindu

NGT issues notice to Odisha government over cottage construction atop its highest peak

NGT directs Odisha govt to reply on cottages atop Deomali peak. WSO alleges construction violates Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. No local community or indigenous knowledge involved. NGT asks govt to respond to allegations in 4 weeks. Deomali peak attracts tourists for its natural scenery. WSO says cottages, dining hall, dormitories,…

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NHRC seeks report from Odisha on provision of basic amenities, welfare schemes for Koraput people

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought action taken reports from the chief secretary of Odisha and the district collector of Koraput in a matter related to making provision of basic amenities and benefits of social welfare schemes for deprived people of the district.

The Times of India

NHRC seeks report from Odisha DGP over alleged fake encounter

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from director general of police (DGP), Odisha over alleged fake encounter by police in Baipariguda area of Koraput district that had taken place late on November 10 night.

The Times of India

Odisha: Police burn 593 kg ganja in Malkangiri

KORAPUT: Malkangiri police on Friday evening burnt 593 kg of ganja worth Rs 60 lakh seized in the district by following the SOP issued by the Orissa high court for disposal of ganja and brown sugar.

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‘Wrong policies of Modi resulted in price rise’

Odisha MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka came down heavily on BJP

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IMD forecasts 2-day heavy rainfall in Odisha

The districts of Gajapati, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri too will receive heavy precipitation on Saturday

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Odisha farmer ends life allegedly over dwindling farm income

The incident took place in Putra village of Koraput district

The Times of India

5 from Odisha die in Andhra Pradesh bus accident, several injured

KORAPUT: Five persons were killed and several injured when a private bus overturned near Yedugurallapalli under Chinturu mandal in Alluri Sitharama Raju district in the early hours of Monday. While three persons died on the spot, two others succumbed to their injuries while being rushed to Bhadrachalam area hospital. Three…

The Times of India

Odisha: Ten quintals of ganja seized Bhubaneswar, one held

BHUBANESWAR: The Special Task Force (STF) of Crime Branch on Saturday seized 10 quintals of ganja from Tamando, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar and arrested one person. The contraband seizure comes a day after 50 quintals of marijuana, highest quantity so far in a single raid, was seized by STF…

The Times of India

Chief secretary reviews devpt work in Kotia

KORAPUT: Chief secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra visited disputed Kotia, which both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh claim as their own, and reviewed the ongoing development projects on Saturday.

The Times of India

800kg ganja worth 1.8 crore found hidden in van; 6 held

HYDERABAD: The Special Operations Team (SOT) of Cyberabad police arrested six inter-state peddlers transporting 800 kg of ganja worth 1.8 crore from Odisha to Maharashtra on Friday.

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