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.

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.

Tension at Nuasahi Sahi as youth flees after swindling Rs 15 lakh from job aspirants
Youth flees after swindling Rs 15 lakh from job aspirants in Odisha

He collected Rs 5000 to Rs 6000 from jobseekers promising them jobs of block coordinators and panchayat coordinators in Digapahandi, Hinjilicut, Aska, Shergarh and Patrapur blocks in Ganjam districts, sources informed.

IMD Predicts Rain In Odisha On Kumar Purnima
Rain intensity to increase from Kumar Purnima in Odisha: IMD

As per IMD, several parts of the state are likely to experience heavy rainfall activities for the next couple of days.  A yellow warning for thunderstorm and heavy rainfall has been issued for various districts till October 11.

Low Pressure Triggers Rainfall In Odisha
Low pressure update: Rain lashes several parts of Odisha on Maha Navami

As per IMD, the intensity of rainfall is likely to increase as a low pressure system has formed over Westcentral Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood.

Ganjam: Health officer consumes alcohol inside office, pics go viral 
Ganjam: Health officer consumes alcohol inside office, pics go viral 

The officer in question is Sandeep Mishra, who works as assistant manager of Rashtriya Bal Suraksha Karyakram (RBSK) and Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), under National Health Mission (NHM).

Rift among party members in CM Naveen’s home turf worry for BJD!
Rift among party members in CM Naveen’s home turf worry for BJD!

On Sunday, the former BJD MLA took out a massive road show at Rangipur under Rangeilunda block and called out government officials.

Satellite Image Of Weather Over Odisha
Low pressure in 24 hrs; landslide, yellow warnings issued

Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, a low pressure area is likely to form over West-central Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. The Met department has issued yellow warning for many districts of Odisha over the period of next 5 days.

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