Tag: Ganjam

Berhampur: After bearing the brunt of Covid-19 crisis, pest attack on standing paddy crops has emerged to be a cause of huge concern for farmers in Ganjam district. As per reports, caseworms (Nali Poka or Patrakhia Poka) have damaged major portion of standing crops which were in growing stage in Pratappur, Kudutai, Gereda and some […]

Berhampur: From rapid testing to extensive contact tracing, door-to-door screening and 24X7 patrolling to ensure people abide by the Covid-19 guidelines, the Ganjam district administration took several measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus. And now, the district which once regarded as the Covid hostpot region has largely succeeded in bringing the virus under control. […]

Berhampur: The district administration of Ganjam has reportedly issued guidelines to be followed during the observance of Durga Puja and Dussehra this year in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation. The height of the Durga idol has been capped at 4-ft for all the puja pandals and mandaps. This apart, restrictions have been imposed on […]

Berhampur: One of the four persons, who were injured in an explosion in a steam pipe at Grasim Industries Ltd here on October 6, succumbed on Friday. The deceased breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. Three employees and an engineer had sustained serious injuries during the mishap. All the […]

Berhampur: Despite witnessing a flattening of Covid-19 cases after series of stringent enforcement, the city administration of Berhampur will once again take up mass health screening in the city as a precautionary measure ahead of the festive season. Informing in this regard, Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC), Siddheshwar Baliram Bondar on Saturday said that a mass […]

Berhampur: At least five persons were arrested on Saturday for allegedly killing an elderly man on suspicion of practicing sorcery at Dhimiripankal village under Badagada police limits in Ganjam district…

Berhampur: Vehicular movement between Digapahandi and Shergarh disrupted after a temporary culvert washed away near Sanakhemundi area here on Wednesday due to incessant rain. Extremely heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression on Bay of Bengal has wreaked havoc in various districts of south Odisha. Earlier yesterday, the hours of downpour had caused a landslip […]

Bhubaneswar: The deep depression formed over north Andhra Pradesh coast has triggered heavy rainfall in various districts of south Odisha, particularly Ganjam and Gajapati. However, the rainfall will subside as there is no warning for the next two days, informed Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena on Wednesday. Three blocks of Ganjam received rainfall over […]

Ganjam: The deep depression that has caused massive damage with incessant rainfall and flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has also left its trail of destruction in villages of southern Odisha districts. Ankuli and Buratal village in Ganjam district which once witnessed severe damage due to Titli cyclone in 2018 have once again experienced the […]

Berhampur: Locals of a village in Odisha came together to dig up an estuary all by themselves after facing years of neglect from the district authorities in the Potagada region of Ganjam district. Villagers allege that sand accumulation over the years at the Rashikulya estuary has led to silting of the river. The consequent rise […]

Ganjam: Farmers in Kabisuryanagar block under the Sialia Gram Panchayat of the district have demanded the government to pay compensation for their losses inflicted on their crops after spells of heavy rainfall triggered by low pressure. Farmers have threatened that if they do not receive any support from the authorities, they would be forced to […]

Ganjam: District Collector of Ganjam, Vijay Amrut Kulange has appealed to the people to remain alert and maintain practicing sanitation protocols during the forthcoming Durga Puja festival to control the spread of novel-Coronavirus infection in the district. It has been observed that there has been a decline in corona cases in Ganjam district. This implies […]

Berhampur: As many as three temples in Berhampur were sealed on Saturday on charges of flouting Covid-19 protocols on the first day of Navratri puja. As per reports, a joint team of Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) and Ganjam district administration conducted surprised visits at several temples in Berhampur city yesterday. The officials sealed Maa Kali […]

Ganjam: In a tragic incident, two minor sisters drowned while taking bath in a pond at Tulasipur village under Khallikote police limits in Ganjam district on Wednesday. The deceased have been identified as Puja (10) and Khusi (8), daughters of Suresh Pahan of Tulasipur. As per reports, the two sisters went to the pond today […]

Bhubaneswar: Ganjam police busted 14 gambling dens and arrested 68 gamblers in a special drive carried out in view of festive season on Saturday. A total of Rs 1,53,050 cash lakh in cash, four mobile phones and four motorcycles were seized during the special drive during the Durga Puja festive season, Ganjam Superintendent of Police […]