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TNI Bureau: The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) today issued an advisory as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted heatwave conditions for Odisha for the next five days. The weather department said that IMD, Bhubaneswar…

A total of 481 villages in 12 districts across Odisha have been affected by the recent heavy downpour in the State following incessant rain.

In view of the assessment of IMD, the SRC, Odisha has directed all Collectors and Municipal Commissioners to remain prepared to face any situation.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced the input assistance for all drought affected areas of the State.

SRC Pradeep Jena also urged people not to try to cross road, bridges or culverts where floodwater is flowing.

The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) order today said that Holi and their related festivals shall not be observed in public places throughout the State.

Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Jena expressed deep condolences at his death and paid tributes to the departed soul in a tweet.

Senior IPS Arun Bothra took to Twitter to recall Pradeep Jena's efforts in 1999 Super Cyclone. At that time, Pradeep Jena was the Collector of Cuttack and Bothra was the ASP.

Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupad Sethi has confirmed that Govt is examining Collectors' reports and all drought-hit areas to be declared by October 30. Revenue Minister Maheswar Mohanty added that 3.15 lakh hectares land in 70…