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.

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.

Ganjam accident
Pvt bus involved in Ganjam mishap was operating without permit, questions raised over issuance of fitness

As per Road and Transport Officer Manas Sahu, the private bus returning from Berhampur carrying a marriage party from Khandadeuli village in the district, doesn’t have the requisite permit and insurance to ply during night. However, the bus had fitness certificate.

Odisha vegetable seller excels in mirror writing 
Odisha vegetable seller excels in mirror writing 

Bijay Kumar Goud, a resident of Sumandal village under Beguniapada Block of Ganajm district, is famous for his ability to write Odia words backward as the Urdu language is written. This skill is known as ‘mirror writing’. 

Newborn divyang baby boy abandoned by parents in Odisha hospital toilet rescued
Newborn divyang baby boy abandoned by parents in Odisha hospital toilet rescued

Since the condition of the baby was critical, he was admitted to the special newborn care unit (SNCU) of the MKCG Medical and Hospital in Berhampur. 

Air cooler in autorickshaw
Amid blistering heat, cooler in auto-rickshaw makes ride comfy for passengers in Ganjam

A mechanic by profession, Jitendra has been running the auto-rickshaw for the past six years. However, he decided to add passenger-friendly amenities with the aim to increase his business and help the poor and needy.

Success story: Odisha farmer rakes in moolah from lemon farming 
Success story: Odisha farmer rakes in moolah from lemon farming 

As lemon is a favourite of poor and rich alike, Kali Charan Panigrahi, a resident of Kotibadi village, once decided to try his luck in lemon cultivation. He started with only ten plants and now there are over 2000 trees in his orchard.

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