Ganjam is the largest district of Odisha in terms of population. The district is broadly divided into two divisions, the Coastal plain area in the east and hill and table lands in the west. The Eastern Ghats run along the western side of the District. Ganjam district is best known for its stunning sea beach and a deep sea port at Gopalpur. Ganjam is also famous for a perennial hot spring of medicinal sulfuric water located at Taptapani .This district has world’s largest breeding ground of Olive Ridley sea turtles at Rushikulya beach where Lakhs of endangered Olive Ridley turtles flocked the Rushikulya river mouth for their annual mass nesting. Ganjam’s Achar (Pickles) and Papad is very popular. These two give away such a wonderful flavor to the mouth that it is liked by the folks of Odisha at any and every point of time.
As per procedure, a running test was being conducted for the Home Guard post on the day of the incident. While participating in the run, Shibaram suddenly fell ill and collapsed midway, sending shockwaves across the ground.
Odisha MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik announced a crackdown on unused industrial plots, warning that land not utilised for industry will be reclaimed. During a review at Berhampur’s defunct Ankuli industrial estate, he revealed plans for reallocating land to serious investors and promoting local industries like cashew, stone carving, and handloom to boost employment and economic revival.
A sea bath turned disturbing at Sonapur beach in Ganjam district on Sunday when a youth went missing and another was rescued. Four friends from Chikiti locality had visited the beach, but the day took a dark turn as sea currents overwhelmed two of them. While rescue efforts saved one, the search for 18-year-old Amit Kumar Pradhan continues. He has not been traced yet, with the search operation still on.
An illegal LPG cylinder trade was busted in Odisha’s Ganjam district, where domestic gas was being sold without authorisation. Prompted by a gas agency owner's complaint, police in Digapahandi detained a supply vehicle and began investigations. Authorities are probing the distribution network, while earlier black marketing cases, including one in Sundargarh, highlight growing concerns over unsafe fuel trade.
In a tragic span of just three days, four Odia migrant workers from Ganjam’s Patrapur block lost their lives while working outside Odisha. All hailed from economically weaker families and had migrated in search of livelihood. Their deaths have sparked grief, demands for compensation, and renewed calls for local job creation and safer migration policies.
In an age where most government services, from health insurance to pensions, are moving online, some villages in Odisha are still cut off from the digital world. In the remote corners of Ganjam and Koraput districts, network connectivity is patchy at best, leaving residents stranded in an offline reality.
Defying age and retirement, two 85-year-old teachers from Odisha—Dinabandhu Pradhan and Chintamani Rout—continue to teach students selflessly. Their passion for education and unwavering dedication make them icons in their communities. On Teacher’s Day, their stories remind us that the true spirit of teaching transcends salary, age, and systems—proving that inspiration has no retirement age.
Tension gripped Kendupadar village under Asika Kotinada police limits in Ganjam district after a group of armed miscreants unleashed violence late on Thursday night.
Tension erupted at Gokarnapur Seva Samabaya Samiti in Ganjam’s Digapahandi block as farmers clashed while queuing for fertiliser. Amid high Rabi crop season demand, overcrowding and poor management led to stampede-like conditions. Police intervened to restore order after a few women fainted. Authorities now face criticism for failing to anticipate the rush and ensure a smooth distribution process.
After losing her husband in a tragic accident, Mamata Panda from Odisha’s Betara village rose from widowhood to become a security guard at SCB Medical College in Cuttack — all to save her severely burned son. Her journey is one of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering maternal love, proving that a mother’s strength knows no bounds. Initially, she had been working as a daily-wager in the hospital.
In a major crackdown on wildlife crime, forest officials busted a leopard skin smuggling racket in Jagannathprasad range of Ganjam district and arrested seven persons, including a retired police sub-inspector on Sunday.
A tragic road accident in Odisha’s Ganjam district claimed the lives of two youths after their bike collided with a van in Digapahandi. In a separate incident in Bhadrak, a car caught fire on NH-16, though all passengers escaped safely. These back-to-back mishaps have reignited concerns over road safety and emergency preparedness in the State.
A fertiliser shortage triggered a clash among farmers at Sandhi Gunduribadi village in Ganjam’s Sorada block on Thursday. Hundreds rushed to the cooperative society for limited urea stock, leading to chaos and police intervention. With black market rates soaring, farmers are demanding timely supply and strict action against hoarding and black marketing to avoid future unrest.
In a major fraud case, police in Baidyanathpur, Odisha's Ganjam district, arrested three persons on Thursday for allegedly duping six banks of nearly Rs 24 lakh using fake gold ornaments.
District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan's surprise visit to Patrapur block schools revealed significant gaps in students' English reading skills, urging immediate remedial actions.
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