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Tribal villagers have approached the Orissa High Court, alleging the state government's prolonged inaction in implementing the PESA Act, 1996. They seek directions to frame and enforce long-pending rules, arguing the delay deprives gram sabhas of self-governance and protection of community resources, leading to exploitation of tribal lands and resources.

Tribal organizations are taking a stand by petitioning the Orissa High Court, claiming the state's chronic delays in enforcing the PESA Act, 1996. Despite being enacted almost three decades ago, Odisha has not put into place the necessary legislation, resulting in tribal Gram Sabhas lacking the constitutional authority needed for self-rule and the safeguarding of their resources.

Odisha is set to witness a significant boost in its road and infrastructure network with the Centre sanctioning over Rs 769 crore for 10 major projects. These initiatives, spanning tribal regions, urban centres, and coastal areas, aim to revolutionize connectivity, integrate remote communities, and enhance access to essential services, promising a transformative impact on the state's development.

The railway ministry announced the operationalization of the new Rayagada division under East Coast Railway from June 1, following the bifurcation of the Waltair division. This move aims to boost connectivity and economic activity in the mineral-rich and tribal-dominated region, reflecting the government's focus on balanced regional development.

INTACH, Koraput chapter, plans to convert the dilapidated house of renowned Odia writer Gopinath Mohanty into an interpretation centre. Mohanty lived and wrote some of his celebrated novels, inspired by the region's tribal life, during his 1940s posting. The proposed centre will showcase his legacy and works.

Jeypore's District Headquarters Hospital faces a severe blood shortage, with only 22 units available against a capacity of 1,000. Patients like Lingaeswar Naik are being asked to find donors for transfusions due to dwindling voluntary donations. Officials are planning donation camps to replenish stocks and address the critical situation for emergency care.

Parab-2016, the annual cultural extravaganza of tribal-dominated Koraput district, will start from November 19.

Politicians of the tribal-dominated Koraput, Rayagada and Malkangiri districts have realized that going hi-tech will cut no ice with voters.Keeping with earlier practise, they are canvassing in haats or weekly markets.

This time fund is not a constraint, but land is.

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday dedicated 100 piped water projects through video conferencing from a special function organized at the state secretariat. Around 2 lakh people in for 46 urban areas will benefit due to the projects, official sources said.

Tremors of magnitude of 3.8 on the Ritcher scale were felt in several parts of the tribal-dominated Koraput district on Friday morning.

Former chief minister and nine-time MP Giridhar Gamang deserting Congress on Saturday evoked different responses from party leaders of his constituency.

The heat wave sweeping the district has not spared the tribal-dominated Koraput known for its dense forests, mountains and natural beauty.

The state government on Tuesday requested Nalco to establish a medical college in tribal dominated koraput district.

Maoist activities have badly hit tourism in Koraput. The tribal-dominated district that has some picturesque spots with spiralling ghat roads, lofty hills and steep valleys with blind turns, is now feeling the pinch of the growing Maoist menace.

A state health department inquiry dismissed the resurgence of polio in tribal-dominated Koraput district, as claimed in a few media reports recently.

The abduction of two Italian tourists by Maoists in Kandhamal district on March 14 has not affected the inflow of tourists to rebel-hit Koraput -- one of the favorite destinations of foreign tourists to explore tribal culture.

In a party meeting held at Jeypore on Sunday, the Congress leaders expressed their anguish over the expulsion of Patnaik.

Officials have taken steps to settle disputes over tribal land in Koraput district. To begin with, they have registered about 4,200 cases of tribal land measuring 5,800 acres, reportedly being occupied by non-tribals.

Congress launched its poll campaign at Jeypore in the tribal-dominated Koraput district with Naveen bashing.

The HSC result declared on Sunday brought cheers to the sevashrams (residential schools) run by the SC & ST Development (SSD) department in tribal-dominated Koraput district.

A Jan Aushadhi store was opened on the premises of the sub-divisional headquarters hospital at Jeypore on Saturday to make available quality generic medicines at affordable prices.

Parab - the annual cultural extravaganza of tribal-dominated Koraput district - will begin from October 28, in the panchayat headquarters of Kotia under Pottangi block. This year's Patha Utsav - in which a selected stretch of the road is given up to revelry - will be held in Jeypore on November 10.