Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches the Odisha coast, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to discuss preparedness and post-cyclone restoration measures. Held at the DGP’s camp office, the meeting centered on ensuring minimal impact from the cyclone, with the state government setting an ambitious target of…
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, today on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit. This marked the first high-level meeting between the two leaders since Dr. Pezeshkian’s election as the 9th President of Iran. Prime Minister Modi congratulated President Pezeshkian on his…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at supporting the well-being of women employees, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed an increase in the number of additional casual leave (CL) days available to women working in the state government from 10 days to 12 days annually. These 12 days of additional CL can be availed…
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin today on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. This marked their second meeting of the year, following their earlier discussions during the 22nd Annual Summit in Moscow in July 2024. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to President…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the impending Cyclone ‘Dana,’ Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed ministers to oversee cyclone management efforts in districts likely to be impacted by the severe storm. The Chief Minister’s move aims to ensure a coordinated and effective response to mitigate the potential damage caused by the cyclone. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Cyclone ‘Dana,’ which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25 along Odisha’s coast, the state police have implemented a wide range of safety and security measures to safeguard the public. 1. Deployment of ODRAF Teams: The Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) has deployed 20 teams, consisting of…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches the Odisha coast, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh on Tuesday directed the Collectors of 14 districts to implement urgent preparedness measures to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall and strong winds expected from the severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone is projected to cross the north Odisha and West…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone ‘Dana’ intensifies into a severe cyclonic storm, the Odisha government has rolled out a comprehensive roadmap to ensure zero casualties. The government plans to evacuate 10 lakh people to safer locations ahead of the storm’s expected landfall. The evacuation process is already underway in several districts and is set to be completed…
Bhubaneswar: In light of the impending cyclonic storm ‘Dana,’ Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed all MLAs to remain in their respective constituencies to assist the district administration in rescue and relief efforts. “In view of the possible cyclonic storm and heavy rainfall, all the MLAs must be present in their respective constituencies…
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding a deep depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23, 2024. According to the latest bulletin, the depression has been moving west-northwestward at a speed of 7 kmph over the past six…
