News from Ganjam

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.

Unknown animal, lumpy skin disease and leopard fears grip these Odisha villagers 
Unknown animal, lumpy skin disease and leopard fears grip these Odisha villagers 

Over 20 goats were allegedly killed by this unknown animal. While the animal rearers of Sanakhemundi area are yet to come to terms with the loss, the fear of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has loomed large in their mind. 

This is why a loco pilot doesn’t stop train in case of emergency 
This is why a loco pilot doesn’t stop train in case of emergency 

As general people are not familiar with the technical part associated with a loco pilot and other circumstances, it is obvious that a question like why a loco pilot doesn't apply breaks well in advance will arise in their minds. 

From Thailand to Ganjam village: Farmer scripts success story by growing Thailand berry 
From Thailand to Ganjam village: Farmer scripts success story by growing Thailand berry 

Abhimanyu Pradhan, a farmer of Takarada village under Buguda block in Ganjam district, has successfully turned his patch of land into Thailand's red apple and green apple berry orchard.

Khallikote Higher Secondary School
Plus 2 girl student alleges ragging and harassment by seniors in Khallikote Junior College

Earlier a verbal complaint was filed regarding another ragging incident in the college. As many as 10 students involved in the incident were suspended from the college for 10 days.

Ragging in Berhampur College: Trouble mounts for BJD after details of prime accused surface
Ragging in Berhampur College: Trouble mounts for BJD after details of prime accused surface

The recent incident of ragging at Binayak Acharya College in Berhampur and the subsequent arrest of the prime accused Abhishek Nayak has spelt trouble for the ruling BJD.

Rain alert for 6 Odisha districts, check IMD’s latest forecast
Rain alert for 6 Odisha districts, check IMD’s latest forecast

Light to moderate rain or thundershower is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput.

Ganjam’s Anganwadi centre gives playschools run for money, read to know details  
Ganjam’s Anganwadi centre gives playschools run for money, read to know details  

While there has been playschool trend everywhere, this Anganwadi centre has everything to give playschools a run for their money. 

Ganjam villagers protest construction of fertilizer company; barge into site
Ganjam villagers protest construction of fertilizer company; barge into site

The protestors reportedly broke the police cordon and took possession of the site.

2 Odia migrant labourers die in Kerala; families seek admin help to get back bodies  
2 Odia migrant labourers die in Kerala; families seek admin help to get back bodies  

The deceased labourers were working at an under-construction building at Gandhi Square in Ernakulam.

Accused can’t access case diary, rules Orissa High Court
Drones to monitor illegal prawn ponds in Odisha wetlands

The districts in which the drones will be deployed are Balasore, Kendrapara, Puri and Ganjam.

Tata project in Ganjam: Odisha govt’s decision to return 206-acre land irks owners
Tata project in Ganjam: Odisha govt’s decision to return 206-acre land irks owners

The government had acquired about 6,000 acres of lands for the setting up of Tata’s mega steel plant in 1995-96.

petrol
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 18

Petrol and diesel prices vary depending upon several factors such as the local taxes, VAT, freight charges, etc. The prices of petroleum products change as per market rates.

Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 17
Check rates of petrol, diesel in major towns of Odisha on Oct 17

Petrol, and diesel are being sold at Rs 103.04 and Rs 94.61 respectively in the capital city of Bhubaneswar

IMD's Forecast On Cyclonic Circulation
IMD’s latest update on southwest monsoon withdrawal and cyclonic circulation

The southwest monsoon is likely to further withdraw from remaining parts of Gujarat, some parts of Maharashtra and some parts of east India during subsequent two days.

OTV impact: 85 ostracized families get justice after 70 years
OTV impact: 85 ostracized families get justice after 70 years

Most importantly, the Biswakarma Samaj members are still oblivious of the reasons behind their banishment for so many years.

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