Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: Electricity supply has been restored in Aska urban area of Ganjam district following extensive flooding caused by Cyclone Arnab and subsequent heavy rainfall. Restoration teams worked round the clock to repair damaged electrical infrastructure and bring the power distribution network back to normal despite difficult ground conditions. Several neighbourhoods, market areas and commercial establishments…
Bhubaneswar: Sixty-eight Class XII students from Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools have begun a five-day skill development training programme at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bhubaneswar, to strengthen their practical knowledge and prepare them for careers in the tourism and hospitality sector. The programme, being held from November 2 to 6, has been organised…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has initiated advance reservoir management measures across the State ahead of a possible cyclone and anticipated heavy rainfall, with controlled water releases being undertaken to create additional storage capacity and minimise the risk of flooding. The Department of Water Resources has started regulating water levels in several reservoirs to create adequate…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Housing and Urban Development Department has intensified relief and restoration operations in cyclone-affected urban areas, with priority being given to restoring essential services, ensuring safe drinking water and providing assistance to affected households. In Brahmapur, where water supply has been disrupted following Cyclone Arnab, emergency work is underway to restore the Janivili…
Bhubaneswar: Telecom connectivity has been restored in 99 per cent of blocks in Ganjam district following Cyclone Arnab, with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and other telecom service providers continuing efforts to restore services in the remaining areas. According to the latest update, as of 10 am on November 1, telecom services have been fully…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ gaining strength over the Bay of Bengal, the IMD has forecast its intensification into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by the early hours of November 2. The system is likely to make landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast between late Monday night and early Tuesday, with wind speeds reaching 100-110…
Bhubaneswar: Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik has directed officials to expedite the restoration of damaged drinking water projects, rural roads, bridges and other infrastructure in areas affected by Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent heavy rainfall. Chairing a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Sunday, the Minister assessed the…
Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of the Water Resources Department Shubha Sarma continued her field-level assessment of cyclone-related damage to drainage systems and flood management infrastructure in Ganjam district on the second day of her visit. During the inspection, she visited Bahana Nalla near the Gopalpur National Highway Bridge, the outfall of Bahana Nalla at Markandi and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day at Kalinga Convention Hall, Panthanivas, Bhubaneswar, on Sunday, with a focus on strengthening child protection, promoting awareness of children’s rights and providing a platform for young voices. The programme was attended by Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, Higher…
Bhubaneswar: More than 1.18 lakh people have been affected by Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent floods in Odisha, with Ganjam and Kandhamal among the worst-hit districts. The administration has evacuated 75,855 people to safer locations and opened 396 relief camps as rescue, relief and restoration operations continue across the affected areas. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC)…
