The Latest Breaking News from Koraput

Self-reliance in aero-engines foundation of India's aerospace sovereignty: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently celebrated the remarkable milestone of HAL's Koraput Division delivering its 2,000th aero-engine. This new Shakti engine line is set to manufacture up to 100 engines each year, reinforcing military readiness. He emphasized the necessity of developing indigenous capabilities for defense projects, notably the Advanced Medium…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

Rajnath Singh to lay foundation stone for Shakti engine facility at HAL in Odisha's Sunabeda

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to lay the cornerstone for state-of-the-art Shakti engine facilities in Koraput on October 6. After a stop at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam, Singh will emphasize enhancing India’s self-sufficiency in military engine production, cutting down on imports. HAL’s Koraput unit has been instrumental in crafting…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Cyclone Arnab coming? Schools shut across Odisha; Andhra Pradesh on high alert as Bay of Bengal depression inches closer; heavy rain, 75 kmph winds likely

Cyclone Arnab: A depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, triggering school closures, evacuation preparations and a red alert in southern Odisha, even as questions swirl over whether the system will turn into Cyclone Arnab.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

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:

Dynamite News · Dec 29, 2024

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…

Newslaundry · Jun 17, 2024

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 · May 10, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · May 6, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Mar 5, 2024

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 · Feb 12, 2024