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Proper compensation will be provided to the farmers who have suffered crop damage due to cyclone Dana

Bhubaneswar:26/10/24: The Odisha government on Saturday said that proper compensation will be provided to the farmers who have suffered crop damage due to cyclone Dana as per the new relief guidelines. Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo, who is holding the Agriculture portfolio, held a post-cyclone review meeting as part of the exercise to assess the damage caused to ...

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Development Commissioner of Odisha Smt. Anu Garg conducted a review of the flood situation after Cyclone Dana

Bhubaneswar: 26/10/214:The Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department Anu Garg conducted a review of the flood situation in Odisha after Cyclone Dana on Saturday. The meeting took place in the flood control room of Secha Sadan, Bhubaneswar, focusing on the conditions of the districts impacted by the recent Cyclone ‘Dana’ and the subsequent low-pressure rainfall. ...

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Serving Humanity, Team Urban Ensures Zero Causality in an anticipation of cyclone Dana

Bhubaneswar:26/10/24: Amid anticipation of cyclone Dana, the proactive actions through effective management and the resilient response of the Urban Development Department led by Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra proved fruitful. Team Urban’s measures spearheaded by Principal Secretary Smt. Usha Padhee ensured Zero Casualty in DANA. Soon after IMD’s warning on Cyclone DANA, Municipal Commissioners and Executive Officers of ULBs across ...

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Department of Consumer Affairs launches Special Drive against substandard helmets

Newdelhi:26/10/24:In a bid to enhance road safety and protect consumers from substandard helmets, the Department of Consumer Affairs has written to District Collectors (DCs) and District Magistrates (DMs) to launch a nationwide campaign targeting manufacturers and retailers who sell non-compliant helmets for two-wheeler riders. This initiative comes as a response to the growing concerns over the quality of helmets available ...

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Government Issues Advisory to curb hoax bomb threats on Social Media Platform; Directs them to timely remove hoaxes, report threats, and cooperate with authorities

Newdelhi:26/10/24:LThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory emphasizing the responsibility of intermediaries, including social media platforms, to curb the spread of hoax bomb threats by the various airlines operating in India. MeitY has stressed that social media intermediaries must adhere to the IT Act, 2000, the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, ...

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Cyclone Dana Causes Extensive Damage in Odisha

Bhubaneswar:26/10/24: Cyclone Dana, a severe cyclonic storm, that struck early Friday, brought heavy rains and winds exceeding 110 km/h, uprooting trees, toppling power poles, and damaging infrastructure and crops. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed that the state’s “zero casualty mission” was successful, with no reported loss of life. However, the cyclone’s impact on property and agriculture has been significant. ...

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Cyclone Dana has caused significant flash flooding at the Panchalingeswar Temple in Nilagiri

Balasore:26/10/24: Cyclone Dana has caused significant flash flooding at the Panchalingeswar Temple in Nilagiri, Balasore district. The temple, a popular pilgrimage site, has been submerged under two feet of water due to the heavy rainfall and strong water flow from a nearby waterfall. Cyclone Dana, which made landfall on Friday, has brought widespread destruction across Odisha, with heavy rains and ...

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Odisha CM scheduled to conduct an aerial survey the evaluate the destruction caused by Cyclone Dana

Bhubaneswar:26/10/24: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is scheduled to conduct an aerial survey today to evaluate the destruction caused by Cyclone Dana. The survey, beginning at 11:35 am and expected to last approximately two hours, will be carried out by helicopter. Sources indicate that following the aerial survey, Majhi will engage in discussions with departmental officials at Lok Seva ...

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Legendary Gussadi Dance Maestro Kanaka Raju Passes Away

Newdelhi:26/10/24:cTelangana is mourning the loss of Gussadi dance icon Kanaka Raju, who passed away on Friday at the age of 84 due to age-related issues. Known as “Gussadi Raju,” he dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the traditional Gussadi dance, a significant part of the cultural heritage of the Gonds. His final rites will be performed on Saturday in ...

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Odisha CM confirmed that the target of zero casualty was achieved due to proper planning and execution

Bhubaneswar, Oct 25: As cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha in the early hours of Friday, heavy to very heavy rainfall occurred in isolated places at Odisha and heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places over Gangetic West Bengal. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed that no reports of casualties were recorded and the target of zero casualty was achieved due ...

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