Colleges in cyclone-hit Ganjam to reopen on 04 November

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 19:39

With debris yet to be cleared from most places, Odisha government on Tuesday extended the Puja vacation of colleges in Ganjam district.

Patnaik announces package for cyclone-affected

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 23:57

Naveen Patnaik announced special financial packages for farmers, fishermen and students affected by Cyclone Phailin.

Vigilance probe into loot of relief, Cuttack BJD chief suspended

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 23:19

Odisha government transferred the Commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation and suspended his deputy over alleged loot of relief materials.

Odisha seeks Rs 4,242 crore for cyclone assistance

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 22:20

Odisha govt sought Rs 4,242.41 crore from Centre towards repair and restoration work following the devastation caused by Cyclone Phailin and floods.

Supply to over 15 lakh cyclone-hit consumers restored: CESU

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 22:01

A week after cyclone Phailin disrupted power supply in several parts of Odisha, electricity was restored to most areas.

Odisha cyclone claims 44 lives, focus on relief, restoration

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 00:34

Odisha government on Friday said it would prepare a memorandum to seek central assistance in the next two days for relief and restoration works in the cyclone and flood affected districts, even as the death toll in the twin calamities mounted to 44.

Probe into charges of loot of relief materials

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 23:29

An inquiry was ordered by authorities into allegations of loot of relief materials made by Congress against ruling BJD corporators of the city.

300 experts for restoration of power supply in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 20:21

More than 300 experts are being hired by the Union Power Ministry for restoration of electric supply in cyclone-hit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Naveen seeks donations for cyclone and flood affected

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 20:18

Hit by Cyclone Phailin and floods, the Odisha government on Wednesday appealed for donations for the affected people.

Cuttack claims Rs 4.11 crore loss due to Cyclone Phailin

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 23:39

A preliminary estimation has pegged a loss of Rs 4.11 crore in whole of Cuttack district of Odisha due to Cyclone Phailin.

NDRF clears 1,096 km roads in cyclone-hit Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 22:38

NDRF teams are continuing rescue and relief operations in cyclone-hit Odisha and so far cleared 1,096 km of road by removing hundreds of fallen trees.

Odisha flood situation grim, toll rises to 28

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 22:31

The flood situation in Odisha, triggered by cyclone Failin and resultant heavy rains, remained grim today as the major rivers were in spate, leaving about one lakh people marooned as the death toll in the calamities mounted to 28.