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.

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.

Parents resort to begging to save son suffering from kidney ailment
Parents resort to begging to save son suffering from kidney ailment

Nirakar’s parents, residents of Pathara village under Khallikote block in Ganjam district, are getting Rs 1,500 from Biju Swastya Card for dialysis which is not enough.

Man, woman found hanging from trees in Odisha’s Ganjam, suicide suspected
Man, woman found hanging from trees in Odisha’s Ganjam, suicide suspected

Though the reason behind their deaths is still unknown, locals suspected that they committed suicide due to failure in love

Samiti member ostracised, fined Rs 4.5 lakh for 'not supporting BJD candidate in poll' 
Samiti member ostracised, fined Rs 4.5 lakh for 'not supporting BJD candidate in poll' 

Mami was elected samiti member uncontested. In the block chairman election, she was pressurised to support a BJD candidate. She has been ostracised for not obeying them. 

'Denied leave', Fire Services dept employee ends life in Ganjam
'Denied leave', Fire Services dept employee ends life in Ganjam

A purported 'suicide' note recovered from his bag mentioned he was allegedly denied leave by higher officials despite repeated requests.

IPL betting racket busted in Kalahandi, one arrested
IPL betting racket busted in Kalahandi, one arrested

A sum of Rs 75,000, seven cellphones, laptop, cash counting machine and other incriminating documents were seized from the spot.

Self-immolation in front of Ganjam SP office
Youth who attempted self-immolation outside Ganjam SP office dies

The deceased, who was identified as Badal Sahoo of Borigaon in Chhatrapur, allegedly resorted to self-immolation due to police indifference

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