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Relief operations in Ganjam hit due to rains

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.

Odisha: At least 47 killed in flash flood, 1.2 crore people affected

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 09:40

The districts affected by the latest round of rains and floods include Gajapati, Kandhamal, Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj and Nayagarh.

Flood follows cyclone in Ganjam, 50,000 people evacuated

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 20:28

About 50,000 people were evacuated on Wednesday as flash flood claimed two lives and inundated 129 villages in five blocks of Ganjam district.

Rain brings new misery for Odisha cyclone survivors

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 16:52

Torrential rain continued to lash many parts of Odisha on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day, bringing misery for the survivors of Cyclone Phailin in the state, a minister here said.

Cyclone impact: 3 die in Ganjam by inhaling generator gas

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 21:38

At least three persons, including two women, died of asphyxiation while four others were struggling for survival after they become ill after inhaling gas emitted from generators, police said.

Vigilance sleuths collect evidence on relief loot case

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

Vigilance sleuths collected evidence after raiding houses of several corporators and the office of CMC regarding loot of relief materials.

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.

JSPL provides generator sets in Phailin-hit Ganjam

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 14:41

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) has provided high power generator sets to the district administration of Ganjam, the worst-affected district of Odisha in cyclone Phailin, helping the state government to restore normalcy.

Cyclone Phailin: Epidemic threat in Ganjam

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 21:01

The threat of epidemic is looming large in worst-hit Ganjam district as the debris is yet to be cleared even six days after Cyclone Phailin left behind its trail of destruction.

Odisha deploys patrol after villagers block highway

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 16:22

Policemen were deployed in Odisha`s worst cyclone-hit Ganjam district, after villagers blocked a national highway demanding immediate relief.

Odisha floods: 1.21 crore people affected, 647 villages remained marooned

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 08:34

Ravaged with Cyclone Phailin and the floods aftermath, Odisha government has written to the central government seeking immediate release of Rs 1,523 crore for relief and rehabilitation work.

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.