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IMD celebrates 150 years of service; DG says "By 2047 IMD to forecast warn
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is celebrating the completion of 150 years of its service to the country by organising a series of events this month.
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Stalin condoles death of MM Rajendran, says "funerals to be conducted with
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Rajendran, a 1957-batch IAS officer and former chief secretary of Tamil Nadu, was appointed as Governor of Odisha in 1999 soon after the super cyclone. Before completing his term in 2004, he had worked with three chief ministers.
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Odisha: From tragedy to triumph - Leading the World in disaster management
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Twenty-five years have passed since the devastating Super Cyclone wreaked havoc on Odisha, affecting 18 million people and causing over 10,000 tragic losses.
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Valley in Odisha where 163 peacocks live in harmony with humans
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Can you imagine 163 peacocks living at a spot with a bonding with humans? You can see them at the Peacock Valley in Cuttack where the owner feeds the birds in the mornings and evenings.
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Indian, US militaries conduct "Tiger Triumph" humanitarian assistance exer
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): The Indian and US militaries concluded a three-day joint humanitarian assistance exercise on Thursday at India's Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.
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Odisha govt dismisses senior IAS officer found guilty of corruption
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 2 (ANI): Odisha Government has dismissed senior IAS officer and former Managing Director of Odisha Rural Housing Corporation Binod Kumar after he was found guilty of corruption, informed the Chief Minister's office (CMO) on Wednesday.
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United Breweries Limited and Inclusive India Foundation Provide Relief Kit
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): On May 20, 2020, Amphan Super Cyclone caused widespread damage in West Bengal specifically in the Sundarbans area. Winds at the speed of 160 to 170 kilometres per hour, tore through the region causing devastating damage to the l
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Rain lashes parts of Kolkata
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): A week after super cyclone Amphan struck West Bengal that claimed 86 lives, rainfall lashed out in parts of Kolkata.
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Union Power Minister reviews restoration of power infrastructure post-Amph
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Union Minister of Power RK Singh on Monday reviewed the progress of the restoration of power systems post super cyclone Amphan in West Bengal and Odisha.
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Electricity restored in parts of cyclone-affected areas in West Bengal
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 24 (ANI): Giving updates about the restoration work post-cyclone Amphan, West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has restored electricity in parts of cyclone-affected areas. The super cyclone has claimed 86 lives so far.
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People in West Bengal protest demanding restoration of power, water supply
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 24 (ANI): People in West Bengal on Saturday took to streets demanding restoration of power and water supplies, which had been affected during super cyclone Amphan. The cyclone has claimed 86 lives.
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Odisha sends team of fire personnel, ODRAF teams for rescue operations in
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 23 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minsiter Naveen Patnaik on Saturday extended support to West Bengal to overcome the destruction caused by the super cyclone Amphan. He stated that Odisha has sent a team of 500 members, including 300 fire personnel and 10 Odisha Disast
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