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.

BJP stages protest against 5T Secy’s Ganjam visit; MLA Pradeep Panigrahy 'manhandled' by BJD workers
BJP stages protest against 5T Secy’s Ganjam visit; MLA Pradeep Panigrahy 'manhandled' by BJD workers 

Despite the preventive detention of Alok Satpathy, secretary of the BJP organising district Ghumusar’s Yuva Morcha, the party workers staged a strong protest to the visit of the 5T secretary. 

Damaged Bike After Accident
Two bikers die after coming under a truck in Odisha

As per reports, the duo attempted to overtake a truck on their bike on Thursday morning. However, they somehow lost balance and fell under the wheels of the truck which ran them over killing them on the spot.

Chandrayaan-3: These two Odisha scientists part of ISRO’s historical achievement 
Chandrayaan-3: These two Odisha scientists part of ISRO’s historical achievement 

The two Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists are Debashis Mahapatra of Berhampur in Ganjam district and Sarat Kumar Das, who is a native of Govindpur village under Kamakhyanagar sub-division in Dhenkanal district and has been living in Talcher area of Angul district. 

Odisha Fishermen Kidnapped
5 Odisha fishermen ‘abducted’ by fish mafia of Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh fishermen allegedly kidnapped the Odisha fishermen after they opposed the former’s forcible fishing activities in the region.

NGT’s jolt to Tampara lake beautification project in Odisha’s Ganjam  
NGT’s jolt to Tampara lake beautification project in Odisha’s Ganjam  

Expressing its concern, the NGT has directed for immediate suspension of any kind of construction work in the lake, a protected Ramsar site.  

Dry Farmland In Koraput
As monsoon plays hide & seek, Odisha farmers stare at possible drought

With monsoon playing hide and seek in Odisha, the condition for farming has gone from bad to worse. From Koraput to Ganjam, Kharif crops are on the verge of going to waste, thanks to inadequate irrigation in the region.

Leopard killed in road accident in Odisha’s Ganjam
Leopard killed in road accident in Odisha’s Ganjam

A speeding heavy vehicle hit the leopard leaving it critically injured. Some locals spotted the big cat battling for life and informed the Forest department officials.

Odisha man meets with accident in Dubai
Odia labourer slips into coma after accident in Dubai; family in despair

On July 21, the bus Raju was travelling met with an accident. Raju, who sustained critical injuries in the accident, is now in a coma. After getting news about the accident, Raju’s family back in Odisha is completely shattered.

BSF jawan dies in bike-bus collision in Ganjam; reel shot minutes before death surfaces
BSF jawan dies in bike-bus collision in Ganjam; reel shot minutes before death surfaces

The mishap took place when he was coming to his village from Sorada on his bike. The bike collided head-on with a private bus named Sai Krishna which was coming from Aska, sources informed.

Twist in kidnap allegation: Two siblings picked by Karnataka Police, informs Ganjam Police 
Twist in kidnap allegation: Two siblings picked by Karnataka Police, informs Ganjam Police 

Ganjam SP on Saturday lifted the veil over the mystery and informed that the brothers were picked up by Karnataka police for their alleged involvement in a case.

Shocking cyber swindle: Fraudsters dupe youths, villagers through App in Odisha 
Shocking cyber swindle: Fraudsters dupe youths, villagers through App in Odisha 

A youth named Krushnachandra Mahakud was the first to bite the bait of cyber criminals. He had deposited Rs 4000 in an app. Thereafter, he continued to get Rs 800 daily through his wallet.

Villagers boycott three families, stop sending kids to school and Anganwadi centre in Odisha 
Villagers boycott three families, stop sending kids to school and Anganwadi centre in Odisha 

After the Panchayat election, the three families were ostracised due to reasons associated with the casting of votes. Since then, the villagers have been maintaining distance from these families. 

These Odisha villages are safe havens for endangered blackbucks 
These Odisha villages are safe havens for endangered blackbucks 

If the deer are moving fearlessly in the villages, it is because of the villagers who have been protecting these animals for generations.

Bank Employee Commits Suicide
Bank of Baroda employee found dead under mysterious circumstances in Odisha

As per initial reports, Das was staying alone at a rented accommodation. His body was found hanging at his residence at Rajmahal Sahi in Polsara. The exact reason behind the death is unclear.

Woman jumps into well
Woman attempts suicide after throwing 3 children into well; bodies of 2 kids recovered

The woman and her elder daughter were rescued by the locals but two other children including the minor son could not be saved.

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