Odisha to adopt disaster proofing power system

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 12:17

Having suffered loss of about Rs 1,000 crore in power infrastructure due to cyclone Phailin, Odisha government has decided to take up `disaster proofing` of the system in some parts of worst-hit Ganjam district.

Drinking water scarcity in disaster-hit Ganjam district

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 18:44

People in Odisha`s cyclone and flood ravaged Ganjam district are reeling under severe water scarcity due to disruption of water supply in both rural and urban areas, including Berhampur.

Rajnath to visit Odisha`s cyclone-flood hit areas on Nov. 1

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 22:58

BJP president Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit the cyclone and flood affected districts of Odisha on November 1.

Memories of death revived for Super-cyclone victims in Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 14:30

Memories of death and destruction caused by October 29-30 super cyclone of 1999 in seaside pockets of Odisha`s Kendrapara district still haunt survivors as they observe the 14th death anniversary of their near and dear ones.

Odisha receives Rs 132 cr in CMRF, Naveen thanks Manik Sarkar

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 08:05

The Chief Minister`s Relief Fund has received donation of Rs 132.04 crore for the cyclone and flood victims till date, a release issued by the CMO said on Monday.

Tackling Cyclone Phailin - preparations were on for past five years

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.

Rain adds to miseries of cyclone-hit people in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 23:27

Woes of people in the cyclone-hit Odisha`s Ganjam district were compounded today with disruption of relief and restoration activities due to the incessant rain across the district since last two days.

NGO saved 300 birds in cyclone-hit Odisha, Andhra Pradesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 22:09

Days after cyclone Phailin left a trail of devastation in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, a Delhi- based wildlife NGO has helped save more than 300 birds from the two disaster-hit states.

BJP criticises Naveen Patnaik`s cyclone relief package

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 20:25

Slamming the special package announced by Naveen Patnaik for cyclone victims as "half-hearted and futile," BJP today said it was a knee jerk action taken before completing proper assessment of damage caused by the calamity.

Free talk-time, recharge benefits for cyclone-hit Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 14:22

To help people connect with each other in the aftermath of devastation by cyclone Phailin, a mobile telephone service provider is offering free talk time in Odisha.

Free talk-time, recharge benefits for cyclone-hit Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 13:27

To help people connect with each other in the aftermath of devastation by cyclone Phailin, a mobile telephone service provider is offering free talk time in Odisha.