Bhubaneswar: In view of the approaching cyclonic storm “Arnab”, four passenger train services have been cancelled as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety and the smooth operation of train services. The following trains have been cancelled: 1. Train No. 58406/58405: Paradeep–Cuttack–Paradeep Passenger on 28 October 2026. 2. Train No. 68411/68412: Bhubaneswar–Brahmapur–Bhubaneswar MEMU— 28 October…
Gajapati: The Gajapati district administration has evacuated 10,200 people from 147 cyclone-vulnerable areas and stepped up emergency arrangements to deal with the possible impact of severe cyclonic storm Arnab. Higher Education, Sports and Youth Services, and Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj reviewed the district’s preparedness at a meeting held at the Collector’s…
Bhubaneswar: All schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in Kendrapara and Kandhamal districts will remain closed on Wednesday, October 28, in view of the approaching severe cyclonic storm Arnab and the forecast of heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The closure has been ordered by the respective District Collectors as a precautionary measure following the India Meteorological…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the anticipated cyclonic conditions due to Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’, 22 express and passenger train services connecting Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad, Kirandul, Jagdalpur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Rayagada, Howrah, Bhubaneswar and Koraput will remain cancelled or regulated on different dates between October 27 and November 5, 2026, as detailed below. Trains Cancelled • Train No. 18515…
Rayagada: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday reviewed the preparedness of Rayagada district to deal with the possible impact of Cyclone Arnab, directing officials to remain alert and ensure a coordinated response to any emergency. The review meeting was held at the Rayagada District Collector’s Office, where officials discussed the state government’s preparedness…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Arnab posing a threat to parts of Odisha, the state government has stepped up emergency preparations in eight districts, releasing ₹19 crore in special assistance to support response measures. The administration is prioritising the safety of vulnerable residents, readiness of shelters and availability of essential services under its ‘Zero Casualty’ policy. Revenue…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Water Resources Department has stepped up preparedness to manage potential heavy rainfall and reservoir inflows associated with Cyclone ‘Arnab’, with a focus on dam safety, river monitoring and emergency response in vulnerable areas. A review meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Engineer-in-Chief Dillip Kumar Rout to assess the department’s preparedness and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has unveiled the ANKUR Partners’ Handbook, outlining a collaborative framework to strengthen urban governance, improve municipal services and promote sustainable and inclusive urban development across the State. The handbook was released during the Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and the National Urban Conclave (NUC) 2026 in Bhubaneswar, showcasing the initiative’s strategic…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the cancellation of 14 express and passenger train services on various routes in view of cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’. The cancellations will be in effect on different dates between October 27 and November 5, 2026. The affected services include trains connecting Visakhapatnam, Kirandul, Jagdalpur, Rourkela, Howrah, Bhubaneswar and Koraput….
Bhubaneswar: Cyclonic Storm Arnab is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam by the forenoon of October 28 as a very severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds reaching up to 140 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. The storm, which intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the westcentral Bay of…
