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.
Students at Kabiraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma Ayurvedic College in Berhampur protest indefinitely, demanding Principal and faculty transfers over academic mismanagement and harassment allegations.
Two house surgeons at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, fined Rs 25,000 each for ragging a fourth-year MBBS student, following an Anti-Ragging Committee inquiry. The decision was made during an Anti-Ragging Committee meeting after a thorough inquiry into the May 12 incident.
Odisha police arrested Paritosh Mistry and Prasannajit Sarkar from West Bengal for posing as doctors and running illegal clinics in Ganjam.
Lightning strikes during Nor’wester Kalbaisakhi storms killed 10 people across Odisha, including three in Koraput and two each in Ganjam, Jajpur, and Dhenkanal districts. One person died in Gajapati. IMD regional centre has issued Orange alert in several districts for next two days.
Neelambar Pradhan (57) from Balichhai village in Ganjam is lauded for his strength. Known as the 'Moustache Man', he pulls vehicles with ease, gaining local admiration. Any governmental acknowledgement or financial support could further elevate his remarkable capabilities.
The NH-326 expansion in Odisha faces delays, escalating safety concerns. Unfinished road surfaces and exposed metal rods pose serious risks to drivers and commuters. Residents demand progress as Digapahandi NHAI official defends the work quality.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced around a Rs 1 lakh crore investment for industries in Ganjam, promising over 1,00,000 jobs to locals. During his district tour, he visited Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple and attended Bhimpur school's centenary.
Locals alerted the police after spotting the burnt remains, leading to the arrival of forensic teams and senior police officials at the scene. The area has since been cordoned off, and intensive investigation is underway to identify and apprehend those responsible.
According to police reports, the accused watched obscene videos before committing the heinous crime. After sexually assaulting the minor girl, he murdered her to hide his crime.
Police in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested five for illegal firearm possession. D. Muna Rao, Tofan Bhuyan, Chinu Patra, Surya Pradhan, and Sanu Naik were apprehended in Bhanjanagar with three pistols seized.
A youth named Banti was critically injured in an attack during a wedding procession in Sana Ustapada, Ganjam. The assault arose from past enmity, leading to severe palm injuries. He has been shifted to Cuttack for treatment as his condition deteriorated.
Lakshmi Maharana, accused of his wife Rani's murder in Odisha, was arrested in Visakhapatnam after evading police for six months. Police had been actively searching for Lakshmi since his escape. Accusations include dowry-related harassment.
Tragic road accidents in Odisha's Sundargarh and Ganjam districts on Pana Sankranti claimed four lives. Police investigate the incidents involving unidentified vehicles.
Police nabbed two from Gujarat linked to the Rs 14 lakh digital arrest of Berhampur University's VC, Prof. Geetanjali Dash. They had threatened Dash by saying she was under digital arrest for four days. A detailed probe into the crime is underway.
Archita Bishoyi, a transgender performer known for Danda Nacha festivals, was found dead in Ganjam. Police investigate the mysterious circumstances.
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