Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 18:59
An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) led by Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary Rashmi Goel arrived here for an on the spot assessment of damages occurred due to Cyclone Phailin and subsequent floods.
Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 13:47
The flood situation in Odisha eased Monday but thousands of victims continued to stay in relief camps, as their homes were damaged or submerged, officials and eyewitnesses said.
Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 13:03
Three persons including two juveniles were arrested in connection with a robbery incident here, police said on Monday.
Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 01:14
Odisha government on Sunday said the flood situation has slightly improved though about one lakh people remained marooned in worst-hit Ganjam district and the death toll rose to 19.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 18:06
Relief operations in the flood-ravaged Ganjam district was affected as rains continued to lash the district, even as authorities announced that schools in the district would remain closed till October 30, officials said on Sunday.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 17:11
A hardcore Maoist, wanted in 40 cases including the murder of many civilians, was arrested along with one other ultra from Kunjiri village of this Left-wing extremism affected district.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 15:51
The fiery Cyclone Phailin left in its wake devastation in the coastal areas of Odisha, but India managed to successfully avert much loss to human lives and destruction as meticulous preparation to meet such an eventuality was going on for the past five years.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 10:51
A central team will visit Odisha Monday to assess the damage caused by cyclone Phailin and subsequent floods.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 00:40
At least 19 people have died in second phase flood that severely affected 16.50 lakh people in 10 districts, as over 60 villages still remained marooned in worst-hit Ganjam, official sources said.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 00:29
A 70-year-old man and his son spent two days on a mango tree before being rescued by Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) in cyclone and flood-hit Ganjam district.
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