158 People died in Odisha due to Cyclones Phailin, Titli & Fani
While 227 people have lost their lives due to floods, cyclones, droughts and heavy rains in Odisha in the last 10 years.
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UN acclaims Odisha’s handling of Cyclone Phailin
The United Nations on Friday acclaims the Odisha government for effective management and successfully evacuating and protecting precious lives during the cyclone Phailin, which hit the state's coast on October 12.
Margareta Wahlstrom,…
Donations pour in for Odisha CM’s Relief Fund
It's really heartening to see the generosity of people and organisations in Odisha, as they have come out to support the cyclone and flood-hit people in the state. Everyday, huge money is being donated to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund,…
Rs 206.20 Cr needed to repair Rural Roads in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, 29th October, 2013: The Severe Cyclonic Storm “PHAILIN” that struck the State from 12th of October 2013 caused extensive devastation in 18 out of 30 districts in Odisha. The incessant rainfall on the effect of this cyclonic…
POSCO-India contributes Rs 1 crore to CM’s Relief Fund
Bhubaneswar, October 28, 2013: The POSCO INDIA has contributed Rs. 1 Crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) towards restoration & Relief measure.
Extending support, Mr. Y W Yoon, CMD, POSCO INDIA today handed over a cheque of…
Reconstruction Work augmented in Schools in Odisha
TNI Bureau: The Cyclonic storm Phailin has devastated almost all sectors including school infrastructure and has left behind a trail of severe damage and destruction in the coastal & adjoining Districts in Odisha. The Govt. in School…
Classes to begin Ganjam Colleges on Nov 4
The Odisha Government has extended the puja holidays in all colleges across the Ganjam district till November 3. The classes will now begin on November 4. The decision was taken to carry out renovation and restoration work in damaged…
Devastation caused in Ganjam District by Cyclone Phailin
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…
Naveen seeks PM’s help to restore Power Services
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who has been credited with saving the lives of thousands of people during Cyclone Phailin, has talked to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and sought his help in dealing with the power crisis.
While…
Odisha Govt augments Rescue & Relief Operations
Bhubaneswar, 14th October (Press Release): At present the State is under the spell of two disasters like Phailin storm and flood. Flood has affected 5 major districts namely Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Keonjhar. This situation…