Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 4 (ANI): The Odisha government claimed the cyclone 'Fani' has led to one of the biggest human evacuations in history as a record 1.2 million people were evacuated in 24 hours including 3.2 lakh from Ganjam district and 1.3 lakh from Puri.
New Delhi (India), May 4 (ANI): As the cyclone, Fani wreaked havoc in Odisha on Friday leaving a trail of destruction behind it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Governor Ganeshi Lal and assured all support from the Central
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 04 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held a review meeting with senior officials on the destruction caused by cyclonic storm Fani in the state.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 3 (ANI): Heavy rains along with a wind speed of 175 kmph battered Odisha as powerful cyclone Fani made landfall close to the temple town of Puri on Friday morning, leaving a trail of destruction in the state.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 2 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday reviewed the preparedness in view of cyclone 'Fani' at Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office here.
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha met here on Wednesday for the second time to review the preparedness with the States and concerned Departments of Government of India to deal with the situation
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 1 (ANI): In view of Cyclone "Fani", the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday approved a proposal for lifting the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the eleven coastal districts of Odisha to facilitate speedy rescue, relief and resto
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India] Apr 30, (ANI): Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday sent a letter to the Election Commission requesting removal of the Model Code of Conduct from all coastal districts, to make it easier for the government to handle the impending cyclonic storm FANI
New Delhi (India) Apr 30 (ANI): Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha, on Tuesday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) asking to postpone the polls in Patkura assembly constituency if Cyclone Fani hits the state.
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India] Apr 25 (ANI): Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday claimed that BJP leaders remember Odisha in the run-up to elections, but none of them visit the state when natural calamities occur.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Apr 21 (ANI): Refuting allegations made by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik that estranged Kendrapara MP and now BJP vice president Baijayant Panda lobbied with the Central Government to get railway lines laid to his mining companies rather than Kendrapar
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Apr 21 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed willingness to stitch a post poll alliance with any political party, so long as it is ready to support the demands and work towards the welfare and development of Odisha.