Ganjam

Man Presumed Dead Wakes Up On His Way To Cremation Ground In Odisha

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 13, 2019

A 55-year-old man, who was presumed dead by his family members, suddenly started swinging his head and got up while being taken to a cremation ground in Odisha's Ganjam district today.

50 Arrested For Gambling In Odisha, Over Rs 7.6 Lakh Cash Seized

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 12, 2019

At least 50 people, including two former corporators, have been arrested for allegedly indulging in gambling in Odisha's Ganjam district ahead of the festival of ''Kumar Purnima'', the police said on Friday.

6 Men, Suspected Of Witchcraft, Forced To Consume Human Excreta: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 3, 2019

Six elderly men were tortured and forced to consume human excreta over suspicions of witchcraft in Odisha's Ganjam district, the police said today.

Girl, 17, Strangled To Death In Suspected Dishonour Killing In Odisha

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday September 27, 2019

A 43-year-old man of Odisha's Ganjam district was arrested for allegedly strangling his teen-aged daughter to death in a case of suspected dishonour killing, the police said on Thursday.

Nearly 1,000 kg Cannabis Seized In Odisha, 2 Arrested: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Police have seized over 974 kg of cannabis, valued at around Rs 90 lakh, from a vehicle in Odisha's Ganjam district and arrested two persons in connection with the case, an official said on Tuesday.

Two Sisters Commit Suicide In Odisha's Ganjam District

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 15, 2019

Two sisters, aged 16 and 12, have allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Ganjam district, a police officer said.

Congress Candidate In Odisha Dies Three Days After He Was Shot

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 25, 2019

Congress candidate from Aska Assembly seat in Odisha's Ganjam district, Manoj Jena who was shot by unknown people three days ago succumbed to injuries during treatment, police said on Saturday.

Forces On Standby, 8 Lakh Evacuated In Odisha For Cyclone Fani: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday May 2, 2019

Cyclone Fani is expected to make a landfall south of Puri in Odisha anytime after tomorrow afternoon. According to the latest forecast by the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JWTC), Fani, is the most severe cyclonic storm since the super cyclone of 1999 that devastated large parts of the state. Evacuations have started on a war footing in the coastal ...

14 Polling Officers Suspended In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 21, 2019

Odisha chief electoral officer Surendra Kumar has suspended 14 government officers for dereliction of duty in the second phase of polling on April 18 and recommended fresh polling at a booth in Sorada assembly segment in Ganjam district.

BJP Assembly Candidate Arrested For Destroying EVM In A Booth In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 20, 2019

The police arrested a BJP assembly candidate on the charge of destroying an EVM in a polling booth in Odisha's Ganjam district during the second phase of elections on Thursday.

Fearing Defeat, Naveen Patnaik Contesting From 2 Seats: Yogi Adityanath

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 7, 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Saturday took a dig at his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik and said the BJD president is contesting Assembly election from two seats "fearing" defeat in his home turf Hinjili in Ganjam district.

Odisha BJP Vice-President To Make Poll Debut Against Naveen Patnaik

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 25, 2019

The BJP Monday named the party's state vice-president Pitambar Acharya as its candidate against ruling BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is seeking re-election from Hinjili assembly seat in Odisha's Ganjam district, party sources said.

Odisha Man, 45, Arrested For Raping 13-Year-Old Daughter For A Month

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday March 1, 2019

A 45-year-old man was arrested Friday for allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter repeatedly for a month in Ganjam district of Odisha, police said.

Odisha Man Allegedly Raped Teenage Daughter For 5 Years, Arrested

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 14, 2019

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Odisha's Ganjam district today for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter for five years in, police said. He was arrested after the child's complaint.

800 Kg Cannabis Seized In Odisha, 3 Arrested

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 12, 2019

Police on Monday seized 800 kg cannabis from a truck in Odisha's Ganjam district and arrested three persons, a senior police officer said.