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.

Odisha Vigilance Raid
Small babus with deep pockets: The growing menace of corruption in Odisha

When the corrupt subordinate is caught, the superior hardly ever gets the blame whereas he too needs to be hauled up for dereliction of duty. If that was done, there would be better performance, less corruption and better utilization of government resources.

Ganja Seized
Two brothers held for drugs peddling; Ganja, opium and gold ornaments seized

Senior officials said 107 kg Ganja (dry cannabis), 517 gram Opium, 607 gram gold and 196 gram silver have been recovered from their possession. Apart from this, documents pertaining to 29 land property have also been recovered during the raid.

Food Poisoning Death
Minor siblings die in suspected food poisoning incident in Ganjam, mother critical

As per initial reports, all the three members of the family started vomiting soon after consuming their dinner last night. All of them were immediately rushed to a hospital and were discharged after preliminary treatment.

Digapahandi Double Murder
Double murder sends shockwaves in Ganjam’s Digapahandi

As per initial reports, both Sudhir and Sudarsan had gone to attend a meeting which was organised between the winner and the defeated groups in the recently concluded panchayat elections at Chasanimakhandi village.

Accident victim operated under mobile torchlight in Odisha's Patnagarh
Accident victim operated under mobile torchlight in Odisha's Patnagarh

In a similar incident, a baby was delivered at Polsara Community Health Center Ganjam District under cellphone light and candles due to an abrupt power cut on Monday night following which tension ran high at the hospital.

Child delivery
Child delivery in Odisha’s Ganjam hospital under cellphone light

Tension ran high at the hospital following the incident as the relatives of the lady expressed resentment against the hospital authority regarding the poor healthcare facility at the health center

Thunderstorm, lightning warning for Odisha, Check IMD's Latest Weather Forecast
Thunderstorm, lightning warning for Odisha, Check IMD's Latest Weather Forecast

The IMD has issued a ‘yellow warning’ for thunderstorm and lightning activities in seven districts of Koraput,Rayagada, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nayagarh and Khordha in the next 24 hours.

Mild earthquake hits four Odisha districts
Mild earthquake hits four Odisha districts

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 in Richter scale hit four districts of Odisha on Friday. The tremors were felt in Ganjam, Nayagarh, Phulbani and Boudh at 11.19 am today, informed the IMD regional centre Bhubaneswar. 

Cop, 2 Others Land Behind Bars For Running Fake Liquor Factory In Ganjam
Cop, 2 Others Land Behind Bars For Running Fake Liquor Factory In Ganjam

During interrogation, Sahu spilled the bean and informed the police that Barik was in fact the owner of the illegal liquor factory.

Murder Of 4 Brothers In Ganjam: 5 Including Prime Accused Arrested
Murder Of 4 Brothers In Ganjam: 5 Including Prime Accused Arrested

On March 22 night, the three siblings Sambhu Swain, Pandab Swain, Raja Swain and their minor cousin Chandan Swain were allegedly attacked and beating to death by Sadhu and his associates.

No Headway In Gangapur IIC Death Case, Deceased’s Wife Demands Proper Probe And Speedy Justice
No Headway In Gangapur IIC Death Case, Deceased’s Wife Demands Proper Probe And Speedy Justice

Speaking to media, Kiran Mohanty, wife of Gamang, said, “I want a proper investigation into the matter. There is no point in working with the Police department, if we are deprived of the justice.”

 Odisha Police Officer’s Death Mystery Deepens, Mother Claims Presence Of 2 Policemen At Home
Odisha Police Officer’s Death Mystery Deepens, Mother Claims Presence Of 2 Policemen At Home

The deceased police officer’s mother told reporters on Saturday that 2 ‘three star’ police personnel were present with her son at home at the time of the incident.

3 BJP Workers Injured, Vehicles Ransacked In Poll-Related Violence In Odisha’s Ganjam
3 BJP Workers Injured, Vehicles Ransacked In Poll-Related Violence In Odisha’s Ganjam

The BJD workers and supporters allegedly vandalised BJP leader Manoranjan Dyansamantaray’s vehicle and several other bikes, sources in formed.

Quadruple Murder Over Passing Of Comments Rocks Odisha’s Ganjam
Quadruple Murder Over Passing Of Comments Rocks Odisha’s Ganjam

The incident is stated to have occured during a clash between two groups over passing of objectionable comments late Tuesday night.

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