Odisha flood situation grim, 16 dead

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 16:22

At least 16 people have died in flood-related incidents in Odisha, where the situation remained grim even as major rivers were receding on Saturday.

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.

IMD predicts another low pressure off Tamil Nadu coast

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 23:29

With IMD predicting formation of a low pressure off Tamil Nadu coast which could move towards Odisha, state immediately looked to provide polythene sheets to the homeless people.

`Kumar Purnima` this year brings little cheer to Odisha girls

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 14:35

There was little to cheer on `Kumar Purnima`, an auspicious day for Hindu girls in Odisha, in villages of Bhadrak district this year with several girls losing their family members in the ongoing floods.

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.

Phalin aftermath: Odisha battles flood fury; rehabilitation a big challenge

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 08:57

After coming out relatively unscathed from Cyclone Phailin’s fury, Odisha is now facing the brunt of floods, with majority of its river flowing above the danger mark.

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.