PM Modi Discusses Cyclone Dana Preparedness with Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi this evening to review the state’s preparedness for the fast-approaching Cyclone Dana. The cyclone, expected to make landfall later tonight, has prompted large-scale evacuation and emergency measures across coastal areas. According to an official press release, Chief Minister Majhi…

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Cyclone Dana Intensifies, Expected to Make Landfall in Odisha Tonight

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra in Odisha late Thursday night or early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. According to the Regional Meteorological Department Director, Manorma Mohanty, there is a possibility that the cyclone may slightly…

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The Psychology of Panic Buying: Cyclone Dana and the Rush to Stock Up in Odisha

As Cyclone Dana approaches the eastern coast of India, Odisha is witnessing a surge in panic buying, resulting in sharp price hikes for essential vegetables like potatoes and onions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe cyclonic storm likely forming from a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal by October 24 or 25. With this warning, local markets in Odisha have been flooded with anxious consumers, leading to shortages of critical goods.

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Odisha Govt Orders Closure of Liquor Shops in Cyclone-Affected Areas

Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the impending Cyclone Dana, the Odisha Government has directed the closure of liquor shops in districts expected to be affected by the storm. This includes both regular liquor stores and outlets selling country liquor, according to Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra. The Minister announced that all liquor shops…

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Odisha to Recruit 6,025 Teachers for Government Secondary Schools

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the recruitment of 6,025 teachers for Government Secondary Schools across the state. These appointments will be for the position of Leave Training Reserve teachers, with the aim of strengthening the education system in Odisha. Among the total recruits, 1,988 positions will be reserved for women, supporting…

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Railways Gear Up for Cyclone ‘Dana’: Help Desks Set Up, Services on Alert

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone ‘Dana’ set to hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, the Ministry of Railways has ramped up preparedness, holding a high-level meeting to assess and coordinate measures with the East Coast Railway and South Eastern Railway. Chaired by Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, the meeting focused on ensuring that disruptions are…

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Odisha CM Majhi Reviews Cyclone Dana Preparedness, Assures Citizens “You are in safe hands”

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of impending Cyclone Dana, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the state’s preparedness today at the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office, reassuring citizens that all necessary precautions are being taken. Addressing the media after the review meeting, Majhi urged the public to remain calm and vigilant, emphasizing that the government is…

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Odisha Govt Launches Toll-Free Number to Report Price Gouging Ahead of Cyclone Dana

Bhubaneswar: In response to rising concerns about price hikes on essential commodities in light of the impending Cyclone Dana, the Odisha state government has announced a dedicated toll-free telephone number for citizens to report unscrupulous traders. The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare (FS&CW) Department is encouraging people to lodge complaints by calling 0674-2396227. The FS&CW Department…

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