Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches, the Odisha government has ordered the closure of schools in 14 districts expected to be impacted by the severe storm. Schools in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khordha, Nayagarh, and Cuttack will remain closed from October 23 to 25, as per a notification issued…
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: 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…
New Delhi: In response to the approaching cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, Dr. T.V. Somanathan, Cabinet Secretary, chaired a high-level meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) today to assess the nation’s preparedness. The meeting was held in coordination with senior officials from various central agencies and state governments, focusing on minimizing loss…
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: 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…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the potential development of a cyclonic disturbance over the Bay of Bengal, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja held a high-level review meeting on Sunday evening to assess the state’s preparedness. The meeting was attended by Special Relief Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary DK Singh, as well as other senior officers, secretaries,…
