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Cyclone damages salt industry in Ganjam district

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 18:33

The recent cyclone Phailin and subsequent floods have caused a major damage to the century old salt industry in the coastal areas of Ganjam district, affecting the livelihood of around 20,000 people.

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.

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.

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.

Odisha to complete relief operations by October 22

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 14:27

The Odisha government said Friday it will complete relief operations in the areas hit by Cyclone Phailin and subsequent floods in the next few days.

Scientist suggests farmers to prepare early for Rabi crops

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 23:56

Saying that there is very little chance to retrieve the kharif paddy after the destruction of fields by cyclone, an agricultural scientist has suggested early preparation for Rabi crops.

Mini-cyclone, record floods hit Australia

Last Updated: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 13:55

Melbourne was bracing itself Sunday for further storms after a mini-cyclone ripped through Australia`s second largest city, bringing with it hail stones the size of tennis balls.