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Odisha's leading Chess player Debasis Das made history, as he became the first Grandmaster from the state. Debasis achieved the feat with a win over Anirudh Deshpande of Maharashtra in the eighth round at the National Challengers Chess…

While the devastating cyclone claimed just 21 lives, thanks to the massive evacuation efforts by the state government, which sent over 9 lakh people to safer places, the floods aftermath shocked the administration with 22 deaths and still…

Even as Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik received accolade from all quarters for his efficient handling of the evacuation process, which saved the lives of thousands during Cyclone Phailin, he has daunting task of ensuring proper…

The death toll in Odisha Cyclone and floods, has touched 36 as of yesterday. 21 people had died in Cyclone, while the flood toll stands at 15. The Odisha Government has sought Rs 1,523 crore from the Centre to expedite relief and…

Ganjam suffered the most during the Cyclone Phailin on October 12-13, 2013. The destruction and devastation caused huge loss across the district. The restoration of power services remain a big challenge, while communication and transport…

PIB, October 15, 2013: The Prime Minister reviewed the impact of Cyclone Phailin and the damage caused by it in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and other areas. The Prime Minister is relieved to learn that, even though Cyclone Phailin was a very…

The devastating Cyclone Phailin has caused havoc in the state and disrupted the power supply in all affected areas. The power supply and distribution systems have taken a heavy beating. The initial estimates have put the total loss at Rs…

Odisha suffered heavy losses due to Cyclone Phailin on October 12-13, 2013. Both the government and private properties were damaged by the cyclonic storm. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has urged the common people, central and state government…

Bhubaneswar, 15th October: Odisha is now under the spell of both the cyclone and flood. The emergency situation arising out of both these calamities has been kept under control because of timely action for evacuation and relief operations.…

After being battered by Cyclone Phailin on October 12-13, Odisha is battling the worsening flood situation in four districts - Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj. Even parts of Keonjhar district has also been affected. Chief Minister…