Tag: Odisha
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OPED: Beyond Evacuation: The Missing Power Grid Resilience in India’s Cyclone Strategy
Despite the considerable advances that have been made in this area by the Indian government, there is one major flaw that still seems to show up every time there is a disaster: power grid. While warnings, evacuation procedures and other facilities have improved greatly, electricity infrastructure has proved to be very susceptible. Preparation for cyclones ... -
Cyclone Murasu Intensifies: Andhra Coast Braces for Landfall; Schools Shut in 3 States
Cyclone Murasu has strengthened in the Bay of Bengal, prompting warnings for coastal Andhra Pradesh as it is set to hit the coast between Nellore and Narsapur soon. As per the prediction of the India Meteorological Department, the maximum speed of wind will be about 100 to 110 kilometers per hour with gusts of up ... -
Six states ban firecrackers during Diwali to battle the double whammy of pollution and covid-19
On Thursday, because of the rising Covid cases and air contamination, the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal ordered a total ban on the buying, selling, and bursting of firecrackers, including the green crackers during this Diwali. The restriction will be in place from 7 to 30 November, ANI reported. Kejriwal requested residents of Delhi to celebrate Diwali by ... -
Super Cyclone Amphan to hit Bengal & Odisha, PM Modi reviews preparedness
Cyclone Amphan (pronounced as UM-PUN) intensified into an extremely severe super cyclonic storm on Monday, as reported by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). It is set to make a landfall between coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh. According to IMD, the super cyclone is likely to move north-north-eastwards across the northwest Bay of Bengal, and ... -
PM Modi Addresses the Strength of Young Power at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
PM Modi landed Bhubaneswar on Thursday to participate in the grand inauguration of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express and to address the people who have gathered for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention. The theme of this event is “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat”. A new inauguration song which was played during this event has ... -
IMD Issues Yellow Warning to the Freezing Districts of Odisha
The frosty winter season continues to grow stronger predominantly in the northern regions of India, which intervenes and alters the routine of the people. On Monday, both the State meteorological department and IMD issued yellow warning to some of the districts of Odisha. A resolute cold wave with low temperature and continued chill will be ... -
Odisha planning to launch bus services to Bada Char Dham soon
The eastern state of Odisha has pretty great information for all the Hindu pilgrims there. The government is preparing to soon run bus services to Bada Char Dham – the four Hindu pilgrimage sites across the country, according to Bibhuti Bhushan Jena. Speaking to the media, the commerce and transport minister noted the Odisha government’s ... -
Cyclone Dana Forces Indian Railways to Cancel Key Train Routes – Full Details
With Cyclone Dana fast approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, Indian Railways has canceled over 300 trains to ensure passenger safety. Here’s a breakdown of the impacted trains across various regions. Train Cancellations by Division Railway Division No. of Cancelled Trains Examples of Affected Trains South Eastern Railway 150+ – Howrah-Secunderabad Falaknuma Express ... -
Cyclone Dana Set to Hit Odisha, West Bengal: Over 1 Million Evacuated
The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rainfall alerts for multiple states of India. A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has led to a cyclone Dana. According to a source mint, 10 lakh people will be impacted by this cyclone. Odisha, and West Bengal government, NDRF, Coastal guard and other rescue forces are ... -
Jagannath Puri Temple Heritage Corridor To Open For Public On January 17
The grand opening of the Puri Temple Heritage Corridor, also known as the Sreemandir Parikrama Prakalpa, is set for January 17th. This is a big event for the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The ceremonies started on January 15th with a special three-day ‘Maha Yagna,’ a religious ritual. Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, a respected figure, ...









