Bhubaneswar: With the impending cyclone expected to impact several districts, including Puri, Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has issued an urgent advisory for tourists and pilgrims to leave Puri by October 23 for their safety. Minister Pujari strongly urged non-resident visitors to return to their home states, advising those who wish to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a 3% hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners. The increase, which raises the DA from 50% to 53%, was announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday. According to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the DA hike will be…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today chaired a crucial review meeting to assess the state’s preparedness for the impending Cyclone Dana, assuring the public that the government is fully equipped to manage the potential impact of the storm. Following the meeting, CM Majhi addressed the media, emphasizing a firm commitment to ensuring zero…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Dana expected to impact the Odisha coast between October 23 and 25, an emergency pre-cyclone meeting was convened under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister for Agriculture & FE, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on October 20. The meeting, held virtually from the Board Room of Krushi Bhawan, aimed at coordinating preparedness…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone “DANA” looming over Odisha, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (H&UD), conducted a comprehensive review of preparedness measures with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state via a video conference. The meeting was held to ensure that all ULBs are fully equipped to handle the potential challenges posed by…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe weather warnings for several districts in Odisha as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies into a deep depression. The system is expected to further strengthen into a cyclonic storm by October 23, prompting the IMD to issue high-level alerts for the region. According…
Bhubaneswar: In light of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana’ and the possibility of heavy rainfall, the Odisha government has rescheduled its annual terracotta exhibition, ‘Mruttika-2024’. Initially slated to begin on October 22, the event will now take place from October 25 to 30 at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, Unit-III, Bhubaneswar. According to a release by the…
Dhenkanal: Nearly 50 heritage enthusiasts, including students from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and Dhenkanal Autonomous College, gathered yesterday to explore the rich cultural legacy of the Gajalaxmi Puja in Dhenkanal. Their focus was on the intricate “Chandi Medhas” or silver tableaus, which are a hallmark of the celebration.
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Cyclone ‘Dana’ is likely to make landfall between Odisha’s Puri and West Bengal’s Sagar Island as a severe cyclonic storm on October 24-25. The storm is expected to bring wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 120 kmph, posing a significant risk to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has cancelled the leaves of all state employees in light of a possible cyclone brewing over the Bay of Bengal, expected to form around October 23. This decision comes as the state braces for the potential impact of the cyclonic storm. Following a high-level review meeting on Sunday evening, Special Relief…
