Police and mining officers seized three soil-laden tractors and an excavator in a raid at Ganianalh, Ganjam district, on Sunday night. The vehicles were involved in illegal extraction of minor minerals.
Enforcement Directorate uncovers illegal sand mining syndicate in Odisha's Ganjam district. Mafia used betel leaf shopkeepers and vegetable vendors as fronts to obtain licenses for massive unauthorized operations.
A special Pocso court in Berhampur sentenced a 30-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in Ganjam district. The court also imposed fines and compensation.
Enforcement Directorate raids in Ganjam district reveal Rs 2.5 crore unaccounted cash hidden in an almirah and benami properties linked to illegal sand and stone mining operations.
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Ganjam police conducted simultaneous raids in Aska and Kabisurya Nagar areas, seizing 11 sand-laden vehicles. Authorities are verifying documents and taking legal action against those involved in illegal transportation.
Police in Ganjam and Gajapati districts conducted surprise raids under 'Operation Strike', seizing firearms, country liquor, and arresting multiple individuals ahead of Makar Sankranti.
Hyderabad's traditional paper kite markets are being overtaken by plastic alternatives, violating the nationwide single-use plastic ban ahead of Sankranti festival.
A 45-year-old ASHA worker died and seven others sustained injuries in two separate road accidents in Ganjam district on Tuesday. The incidents occurred near Digapahandi and Nuapalli.
Around 100 people including students and forest staff received training for the annual water bird census across 38 water bodies in Ghumusar North forest division on January 18.
Scientists discover unexpected marine life, including crabs & anemones, breeding on plastic debris in the North Pacific Gyre. A new 'neopelagic' community emerges, reshaping ocean ecosystems.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
Students, forest staff & volunteers in Ganjam collected single-use plastic near Tara Tarini & Bateswar shrines. The drive aims to protect Rushikulya's Olive Ridley turtles. Join the fight against plastic pollution!
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Berhampur Municipality corporators, led by Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, petition Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati for urgent funds and 100 outsourced staff to resume stalled development works in the city.
The annual census in Ganjam district reveals a rise in the endangered mugger crocodile population at Ghodahada reservoir to 95, marking a positive trend in conservation efforts. Read more about the findings and reasons behind the increase.
Odisha cabinet approves Tata Power's massive solar manufacturing facility in Ganjam. The Rs 10,000 crore project will create over 5000 jobs and boost India's green energy goals. Read more.
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. Read more.
Tenkasi forest department launches a strict action plan to ban plastic at Courtallam waterfalls. Fines up to Rs 500, reusable bottle push, and deposit return systems aim to tackle 1.5 tonnes of seasonal waste.
Tragic road accident in Ganjam: Two youths dead, one critically injured after motorcycle hits tree near Mandarada. Details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
A leading cancer surgeon reveals the hidden dangers of daily plastic exposure, linking it to serious health issues. Learn simple, actionable tips to protect yourself and your family from these invisible threats.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's crackdown nets 16 tonnes of single-use plastic from 9,248 shops. Fines of ₹12.5 lakh imposed. Enforcement continues statewide.
Forest officials in Ganjam arrested a man for killing a protected blackbuck. Four others escaped. 30 kg of meat seized. Read about the crackdown on wildlife crime.
Ganjam police arrest two youths for allegedly beating an 85-year-old man to death. The fatal assault followed a discussion about an earlier rape case involving the accused. Read the full details.
Ganjam district shines as six police stations rank in Odisha's top 10 for 2025. Discover the performance metrics and the officer leading the charge. Read more!
Ooty bans plastic water bottles to fight pollution. New water ATMs run by women's groups offer refills for ₹10. A viral video highlights this sustainable tourism model.
Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena caught three tractors illegally transporting sand from Ghodahada river bed. Vehicles seized, cases filed. Govt vows zero tolerance on mineral theft.
Chas Municipal Corporation's surprise enforcement drive in Bokaro's markets led to hefty fines for shops violating the plastic ban. Read about the crackdown details.