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.

The woman begging to get back her child
Separated from baby girl, woman kneels, begs to get her back

Separated from her child, Madhuri has stopped taking food and drinks. She hasn’t eaten anything since the day her baby was snatched away from her. She has broken down and has been approaching officials to get back her baby.

Twin low pressure systems likely over Bay of Bengal by Aug 7 & 13; heavy rain in store for Odisha
Twin low pressure over Bay of Bengal by Aug 7 & 13; heavy rain in store for Odisha

As per sources, the second system may intensify into a depression triggering heavy rainfall. The enhanced rainfall activity may dampen the Independence Day celebrations in the State on August 15.

Low Pressure Update
Low pressure area likely by Aug 7; IMD issues orange warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha

A low pressure system is likely form over Northwest & adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal around August 7, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Sea ingress poses threat to this Ganjam village, residents seek preventive measures
Sea ingress poses threat to this Ganjam village, residents seek preventive measures

The fear has been more since yesterday when six houses were swept away in the high tides of the sea. 

The victim being taken to hospital
Helpless divyang youth consumes poison in front of Collector, SP

Helpless, divyang youth consumes poison in front of Collector, SP

‘Crop loss, loan burden’ force farmer to end life in Odisha’s Ganjam
‘Crop loss, loan burden’ force farmer to end life in Odisha’s Ganjam

According to sources, Raha suffered huge loss after his 60 packets of paddy got damaged due to rain and he had to sold them at a very cheap price to miller last year. Like previous year this year too, he suffered loss as his crops got damaged due to rains and pest attack.

Thunderstorm, heavy rainafll alert
Odisha SRC issues alert for thunderstorms, rainfall in these districts

The alert has been issued for the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha (including Bhubaneswar city), Cuttack, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Kalahandi for the next three hours.

Heavy Rainfall Alert For Odisha
IMD issues orange warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha districts; check latest forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted heavy rainfall activities in several parts of the State till July 26, 2022.

Family's lone breadwinner, 15 YO boy secures A1 grade in Odisha class 10 exams
Family's lone breadwinner, 15 YO boy secures A1 grade in Odisha class 10 exams

While his exam score would hardly turn heads of many given the trend of this year's results, what separates this boy from others is the tough circumstances from under which he came out with flying colours in the first major test of his life.

Murder in Train: West Bengal man 'stabbed' to death in Howrah Mail near Ganjam Rly Station
Murder on Howrah Mail: West Bengal man 'stabbed' to death near Ganjam Railway Station

Co-passengers later pulled the train chain between Ganjam and Chhatrapur railway station following which Railway Protection Force personnel reached there and rushed Tarai to Chhatrapur hospital.

Rain, thunderstorm alert sounded for these Odisha districts, check latest forecast
Rain, thunderstorm alert sounded for these Odisha districts, check latest forecast

At present, the State is experiencing heavy rainfall activities under the impact of the low pressure area over North Odisha and neighbourhood.

OTV impact: Bridge over Mahendratanaya river soon
OTV impact: Bridge over Mahendratanaya river soon

On the orders of Ganjam District Collector, Patrapur BDO Prakash Chandra Das, tehsildar Amit Nayak and Jarada IIC rushed to the spot and took stock of the situation. The officials prepared a report and submitted it to the Collector for further action. 

Wooden Sun temple at Buguda a big draw for tourists over years
Wooden Sun temple at Buguda a big draw for tourists over years

King Srikara Bhanjadeva of Ghumusura kingdom had started its construction in 1777 AD and completed its construction in 1790.

Ganjam: Drug peddler brothers’ Rs 3 cr worth assets to be confiscated  
Ganjam: Drug peddler brothers’ Rs 3 cr worth assets to be confiscated  

Ganja weighing 106 kilograms and opium 517 grams were seized from the brother duo’s possession on April 29, 2022.  

A step towards nature, health: Meet 2 Odisha families who use clay pots only 
A step towards nature, health: Meet 2 Odisha families who use clay pots only 

Sarita Panda, a social worker living in Berhampur town, still swears by clay pots for her kitchen.

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