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Odisha Govt Issues Urgent Advisory for Tourists and Pilgrims to Leave Puri Ahead of Cyclone
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…
Odisha Govt Announces 3% Hike in Dearness Allowance for Employees and Pensioners
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…
Dana Cyclone: Odisha CM Emphasizes Safety and Swift Response
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…
Odisha Gears Up for Cyclone Dana: Agriculture Department Prepares to Safeguard Farmers and Crops
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…
Odisha Prepares for Cyclone “DANA”: ULBs on High Alert Following Statewide Review
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…
IMD Issues Cyclone Alert for Odisha: Red and Orange Warnings in Place as Storm Approaches
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…
Odisha Govt Reschedules ‘Mruttika-2024’ Terracotta Exhibition Due to Cyclone Threat
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…
Heritage Enthusiasts Explore Dhenkanal’s Iconic ‘Chandi Medhas’ During Gajalaxmi Puja
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…
Cyclone ‘Dana’ Likely to Make Landfall Between Puri and Sagar Island, IMD Warns of Severe Storm
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…
Odisha Govt Cancels Leaves of All Employees Ahead of Possible Cyclone
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…