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.
Senior BJP leader Pradeep Panigrahi, Abhay Kant Pathak and his son acquitted in fraud cases by JMFC-Rural. Panigrahi expressed that these cases were a misuse of power and politics, indicating an attempt to damage his reputation and the trust of the people in the political system.
Naveen Patnaik, BJD supremo and LoP in Odisha, visited Hinjilicut to engage with farmers over crop damage, sparking statewide debate. Naveen Patnaik has to remain active to keep his party alive. He was ousted as he was not visiting places. It is the responsibility of the LoP to stand beside people in their tough times. If he visited farmlands, there is nothing wrong in it, political analyst Rabi Das opined.
A large cache of government-supplied medicines was found discarded near Bijay Adigandapur, Ganjam. The dumped drugs, some expired and others valid till 2025, hint at neglect in the free distribution scheme.
Two farmers in Odisha died due to shock from crop loss caused by unseasonal rains; one committed suicide in Ganjam, another suffered a heart attack in Kendrapara.
Odisha's Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced crop damage assessments post-rainfall will conclude in 3-4 days, with compensations following. Ganjam is severely affected. The State government will compensate farmers' losses by standing beside them as a Raksha Kavach, the Minister said.
During his Kuwait tour, PM Narendra Modi met Odia worker Babul from Ganjam, highlighting the Indian diaspora's role in our country's development. Babul has been working in the Metal Department of Gulf Spic for last 16 months. The PM emphasised a collective national effort towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.
Renovation of the Rangeilunda airstrip in Gopalpur, Odisha, is set to conclude in three months, says Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena. The upgrade will enable better connectivity for Berhampur residents.
BJP's Aska MLA Saroj Kumar Padhi questions the unchanged ASKA-40 liquor price for five years. The CM Majhi ordered to form a task force for Aska sugar mill revival. Their mandate is to study the arrangements in Maharashtra and other states and to provide recommendations for the revival.
Three persons were injured when a LAccMI bus overturned near Mahanapalli village, Ganjam district, Odisha. The accident occurred on Wednesday as the bus headed to Kabisuryanagar.
Berhampur Police arrested nine in Ganjam for duping crores from job aspirants with fake offer letters. Key accused Jagdish Kumar Behera operated from Bhubaneswar, targeting clerical and peon job seekers.
Actors allegedly killed a pig on stage during a Ramayana performance in Ganjam district, sparking outrage. A viral video raised ethical concerns over cultural practices.
Critical patients at MKCG Hospital, Berhampur suffer due to a lack of super-specialist doctors. Departments like Neurology and Neurosurgery face staff shortages affecting patient care.
In Odisha, valuable red sandalwood timber from Gajapati district remains unsold six years post-Cyclone Titli. Despite international demand, auction delays and inadequate security measures raise concerns.
An injured Blue Whale Shark was spotted at Sunapur Beach, Ganjam, sparking curiosity. A forest team initiated a rescue operation for the 15-foot creature.
Tension at Mantapoda village as villagers block Tata Power workers over digital meter installation. They demand fixing of existing power issues, citing unscheduled power cuts and safety threats.
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