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.

One dead, two critically injured in cracker explosion in Ganjam
One dead, two critically injured in cracker explosion in Ganjam

The people in Jagatsahi and the peripheral villagers were shocked after hearing a massive explosion in the evening.

Farmer dies in elephant attack
Farmer guarding paddy crop trampled to death by elephant in Odisha’s Ganjam

Palpable tension prevailed in the village following the death of the farmer in the elephant attack. Senior officials of the forest department have reached the village and started an investigation into the incident.

Berhampur mayor's dance on ‘Naveen Babu' song at dandia programme goes viral
Berhampur mayor's dance on ‘Naveen Babu' song at dandia programme goes viral

The programme was organised on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami on Tuesday, featuring the song, which is reportedly played at several Biju Janata Dal (BJD) programmes and campaigns.   

Pandian will win from any seat in Ganjam: BJD's District President Chyau Patnaik
Pandian will win from any seat in Ganjam: BJD's District President Chyau Patnaik

While political observers are keeping a close watch on what kind of role the ex-bureaucrat is going to play in the BJD politics, rumour mills have gone into overdrive that he could be contesting elections in 2024 from any of 13 Assembly segments in Ganjam.

Septuagenarian in Odisha launches fast-unto death over bad roads
Septuagenarian in Odisha launches fast-unto death over bad roads

An unusual scene unfolded near Lalsingh panchayat office under Bhanjanagar block of Ganjam district on Monday. A curious crowd thronged the place where an elderly person was sitting alone with some documents under a tattered roof of a black polythene sheet supported by three poles.

Doctor meets watery grave while bathing in gorge in Odisha’s Ganjam 
Doctor meets watery grave while bathing in gorge in Odisha’s Ganjam 

According to a source, Padhi along with his three friends went to Huluhula gorge for a picnic. After having food, they went to the gorge to take a bath. While bathing, Padhi’s feet reportedly slipped and he drowned. 

Man throws stone inside courtroom
Man hurls stone at Judge inside courtroom in Odisha; computer damaged

Sources said that Sahoo is mentally unstable and more details can be ascertained after a medical check-up. The exact reason behind Sahoo throwing the stone is unclear.

Youth 'abducted' while returning from Court in Ganjam; family alleges police inaction
Youth 'abducted' while returning from Court in Ganjam; family alleges police inaction

On Friday, Dipu along with his friend had gone to Chhatrapur court. While they were returning home on a bike, a gang of three to four youths allegedly waylaid them and took Dipu with them forcibly.

GRS Found Dead In Ganjam
GRS found dead in Ganjam, murder suspected

It is suspected that the GRS has been murdered as his body carries some injury marks. It is also suspected that the incident could have occurred last night.

Old age pension of Rs 500 - A drop in ocean for elderly people in Odisha
Old age pension of Rs 500 - A drop in ocean for elderly people in Odisha

At the dusk of their lives, they have none to look after them. In such a situation, this elderly couple depends on the Rs 500 they receive under Madhubabu Pension Yojana, which is, they say, a drop in the ocean.

Odisha govt’s package nothing more than a drop in ocean for Ganjam’s poor Kewda farmers!
Odisha govt’s package nothing more than a drop in ocean for Ganjam’s poor Kewda farmers!

Even though Ganjam district alone produces 80 per cent of the nation’s total Kewda production, why are the farmers facing excruciating financial problems?

Youth murdered in Ganjam
Youth killed over pond dispute in Ganjam; accused surrenders

As per initial reports, Sanjay was attacked by one Suresh Dakua when the former was returning to his home. It is alleged that Suresh chased Sanjay and later brutally killed him.

BJD worker murdered in Ganjam
BJD leader murdered in Ganjam, body thrown off bridge; 2 persons detained

Madhusudan was attacked when he was returning to his own village at Kumarapani. Sources said that three to four unidentified miscreants in a car and bikes intercepted Madhusudan and attacked him with swords and plastic pipes.

Odisha Youth Held Captive In Cambodia
Odisha youth held 'captive' in Cambodia; seeks intervention of PM Modi, CM Naveen Patnaik

The youth has been identified as Dinabandhu Sahu of Biswanathpur under Rangeilunda block. As per initial reports, Sahu had come in contact with a Gujarat-based company and was supposed to join as a computer operator at a company in Vietnam.

Teachers Day
21 students of this Odisha School are in Indian Armed Forces; visit school on Teachers' Day

It was some 30 years ago that the trend of joining the Armed Forces began and so far 21 students, who passed out from the school, have joined the armed forces - Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

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