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.

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.

Heavy Rain Alert
Heavy rain alert for 12 districts in Odisha; Check full IMD forecast

At present, a cyclonic circulation lies over East Jharkhand and adjoining north Odisha between 1.5 km and 5.8 km above mean sea level tilting southwards with height.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Heavy rainfall alert for these Odisha districts; Check IMD updates

As per IMD, the southwest monsoon further advanced into remaining parts of Odisha today covering the entire state. Already several parts of the State have started experiencing rainfall activities for past 24 hours.

After price hike burden, fuel dearth takes toll on consumers in rural Odisha
After price hike burden, fuel dearth takes toll on consumers in rural Odisha

This is not the scenario only in Ganjam or Nabrangpur. There are many rural areas across the state that are facing an acute shortage of fuel. There are over 2000 fuel filling stations across Odisha and of the total, such acute shortage of fuel is witnessed in over 400-500 stations located in rural areas. 

Explosion while making firecrackers leaves six injured in Ganjam
Explosion while making firecrackers leaves six injured in Ganjam

As the condition of five among them deteriorated, they were shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur for advanced treatment.

Odisha youth stranded in Qatar returns home
Odisha youth stranded in Qatar returns home 

The youth, identified as, Bishnu Prasad Dakua had released a video on social media seeking help of the State Government for his repatriation.

Jawans’ families ostracized for inter-caste marriage; Labour Minister intervenes into it
Jawans’ families ostracized for inter-caste marriage; Labour Minister intervenes

Families of Arabinda Pradhan and his cousin Binay Pradhan were ostracized from village and community for getting married to girls outside their caste.

Fuel price updates: Check petrol, diesel prices in different towns of Odisha today
Fuel price updates: Check petrol, diesel prices in different towns of Odisha today

While customers are reportedly paying Rs 103.47 per litre of petrol in the Capital city, diesel is available at Rs 95.03 a litre.

Petrol Prices
Check petrol, diesel prices at different places in Odisha on May 31 

As per a fuel rate chart, petrol is being sold at the highest price of Rs 108.91 in Malkangiri.

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