ODISHA ON HIGH ALERT: Government Mobilises War-Footing Response as Second Cyclone Triggers Mass Evacuations
BHUBANESWAR — The Odisha government has launched a massive disaster response operation as the state prepares for the impending landfall of Cyclone Murasu, which has intensified into a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal. The disaster has already…
Odisha Completely Naxal-Free, Ushering in Era of Industrialisation: CM Mohan Majhi
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Saturday that the state has become completely free from Naxalism, crediting sustained security operations by the Odisha Police and firm government measures for the milestone achievement.…
Where Is Naveen Patnaik? “Missing” Poster Spark Controversy in Odisha Over Hinjili MLA’s Absence After Cyclone Arnab
Bhubaneswar- Public anger is mounting in Hinjili as residents and opposition leaders aggressively question BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik’s prolonged absence following the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab. The viral narrative surfaced following severe…
CYCLONE ‘MURASU’ FORMS OVER BAY OF BENGAL; LIKELY LANDFALL IN ANDHRA PRADESH BY NOVEMBER 3, ODISHA UNDER 3-DAY RAIN ALERT
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the deep depression over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal has officially intensified into Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’. The storm system is moving…
Four Dead, Several Missing as Cyclone Arnab Triggers Deadly Landslides in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: At least four people have been confirmed dead and several others remain missing after heavy rains from Cyclone Arnab triggered catastrophic landslides across Odisha’s Kandhamal and Gajapati districts, officials said. Special Relief…
Odisha Floods: DoT Activates Emergency Roaming for Telecom Recovery as Fire Services Launch Mass Rescue Operations, Missing Search Near Ganjam Border
BHUBANESWAR — The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Service Providers have activated Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) and launched extensive repair work to rapidly restore mobile connectivity across storm-hit zones in the state. The emergency…
OPSC Exam to Proceed as Scheduled, Govt to Provide Transport for Flood-Affected Candidates: Minister
BHUBANESWAR: Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari has clarified that the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) examination will be held exactly as scheduled, ruling out any postponement. Addressing concerns regarding the recent floods, the minister…
Cyclone Arnab: Odisha CM Conducts Aerial Survey; ₹20 Crore Special Assistance Released For Ganjam
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accompanied by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, undertook an aerial survey on Friday to review the severe flood situation in the deluge-hit Ganjam and Gajapati districts.The…
Odisha Government to Prioritise Displaced Families Under New Rehabilitation Policy
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has directed District Collectors to strictly protect the rights of families displaced by developmental projects and ensure the effective roll-out of the state’s new…
BJP Slams BJD Over Vidhansabha Session Duration; Cites 10-Year Record
Jharsuguda: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the duration of the upcoming Vidhansabha winter session, accusing the opposition party of political hypocrisy. Responding to BJD’s allegations…