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!
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.
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
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.
Haryana's wildlife department urges NHAI to redesign the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as a wildlife corridor with underpasses and speed control after a series of fatal leopard accidents. Read the full plan.
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 non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued from a washing machine in an Andheri home. Wildlife expert Prabhu Swami safely released it, highlighting urban wildlife encounters. Learn safety tips.
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.
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!
Tragedy strikes Madhya Pradesh as over 200 parrots succumb to severe food poisoning in Khargone district. Officials confirm the birds died despite rescue efforts. Read the full report.
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces a third district comprising four hinterland talukas. The move aims to improve governance and access to central funds. Details inside.
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.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
Ganjam administration launches free virtual coaching for UPSC & OPSC aspirants. 150 students, with 50% girls, to be selected via Jan 25 exam. Apply from Jan 1.
Delhi government appoints District Magistrates for three new districts—Patel Nagar, Sarita Vihar, and Model Town—as part of a major administrative overhaul to improve governance. Learn the key appointments and implications.
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
The 225-year-old Amalodbhava Maate Church in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, held special Christmas prayers. Built by French missionary Fr Abbe Dubois, it's the region's first Catholic church. Read about its rich history and festive celebrations.
Ganjam court sentences Biju Behera to life imprisonment for killing Juria Bisoi in Dengaadar. Verdict follows 15 witness testimonies. Read the full details of the case.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
A bus carrying school staff overturned in Ganjam district, killing one and injuring 15. Five are critical. Another accident in Gajapati injured six. Read for details.
Ganjam police dismantle a cybercrime-linked mule account network, arresting four brokers who opened accounts for cash. Over Rs 9 lakh found in two accounts. Read the full investigation details.
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
Ganjam administration revises school timings to 10 AM-4 PM for student safety. Kandhamal halts morning classes. Berhampur opens night shelters for homeless. Details inside.