Odisha announces ₹1,000-crore aid for flood-hit areas
Nearly 9.40 lakh people affected in six districts; over 3.70 lakh evacuated to safer locations; CM says additional funds will be released after detailed assessment of damage
Tag: Odisha
CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces Rs 1,000 crore special package for flood-hit…
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a Rs 1,000-crore special package for people affected by floods in several parts of Odisha.Addressing…
North Odisha flood situation grim, IMD forecasts more rains till August 18
The State government has cancelled leave for employees, and schools and educational institutions remained closed for the day due to inclement weather
Odisha flood situation grim as water level of many rivers rising, IMD…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi said 3.30 lakh affected people have been evacuated by the State government
Two BJD MLAs protest during Majhi’s visit
JAJPUR: Accusing the district administration of sidelining them during Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s visit to flood-hit areas of Jajpur, two BJD MLAs resorted…
Two killed in wall collapse in Jaleswar
BALASORE: An elderly woman and her grandson were killed in their sleep after a wall of their neighbour’s house collapsed on them in Jaleswar…
30-year-old killed by tusker in Hindol
DHENKANAL: A 30-year-old man was trampled to death by a tusker in Hindol forest range here on Monday. The deceased was identified as Jitendra…
Bargarh MP seeks centre’s help for revival of cement plant as closure…
BARGARH : Amid the uncertainty surrounding the proposed closure of the Bargarh Cement Works at Bardol, local MP Pradeep Purohit has written to Union…
Man hacked to death over past enmity, father injured
JEYPORE: A man was allegedly hacked to death while his 60-year-old father sustained injuries in an attack over past enmity at Kamta village under…
231 students still stranded in flooded school for Third day
KENDRAPARA: Around 231 students including 91 girls and 10 teachers remained stranded inside a government-run residential school in Pattamundai block for the third consecutive…