19,000 people of 44 blocks, ULBs affected by cyclone Montha in Odisha: Minister

Bhubaneswar, October 29: Around 19,000 people in 33 blocks and 11 urban local bodies (ULBs) have been affected by the cyclonic storm Montha in the State, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sursh Puajri on Wednesday. Notably, severe cyclonic storm Montha crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanan coasts between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south […]

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Cyclone Montha: ECoR opens helpdesks for passengers

Bhubaneswar, October 28: In view of the approaching Cyclone ‘Montha’ and to ensure the safety of passengers and train operations, Khurda Road Division and Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has opened helpdesks at different places. While Khurda Road Division has opened helpdesks at Palasa, Khurda Road and Bhubaneswar stations, the Waltair Division […]

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Odisha: Energy Dept gears up for cyclone Montha with adequate materials 

Bhubaneswar, October 28: In view of the cyclone Montha, the Energy Department has geared up its machinaries to minimise the potential impact of the cyclonic storm on power infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the State. Earlier today, Energy Secretary presented its preparedness in a review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister […]

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Cyclone Montha: ECoR cancels 32 trains; Check full list  

Bhubaneswar, October 27: In view of the Cyclone Montha and in the interest of passenger safety, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Monday announced the cancellation, diversion, and short termination of several coaching trains operating in the Waltair region and connected routes. These measures are purely precautionary, based on alerts and forecasts issued by the […]

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Cyclone Threat: Odisha on high alert as Disaster Management Minister reviews preparedness

Bhubaneswar, October 25: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for Cyclone Montha with the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), district collectors and senior officials here. “The state and district administrations are fully equipped to handle any situation arising from the impending cyclone,” said Pujari after the meeting. Appealing to people […]

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