Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha .It is the biggest city and the main power corridor of Odisha. The city is famous for its ancient rich heritage especially its historic monumental temples. It is popularly known as the temple city. Because many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the depression over the East-central Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression, located 690 km southeast of Paradip, Odisha.
The Odisha government has appointed Dr Lalit Das, a retired IPS officer, as the Chairman of the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC).
Due to Cyclone Dana's impending landfall, East Coast Railway has announced the cancellation of 198 trains over three days—October 23, 24, and 25.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in seven districts of Odisha on October 24. Similarly, a red warning has been issued for four districts on October 25.
As per the IMD, the low-pressure area over east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea has intensified into a depression on Tuesday.
As per an official notification issued by the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), colleges and universities in 14 districts will remain closed from October 23 to October 25, 2024.
As IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts, the Odisha government has decided to deploy ODRAF and NDRF teams in districts which are likely to be affected by cyclone Dana.
Amidst the impending cyclonic storm, the role of Odisha Fire Services, ODRAF and other allied agencies assumes much importance, not only during the cyclone period but post cyclone as well.
Odisha braces for Cyclone Dana, expected around October 24. Deputy CM KV Singh Deo has directed Tata Power to deploy emergency teams for swift power restoration in affected areas. The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) issued advisories to farmers on minimising crop loss, focusing on paddy, pulses, and oil seeds.
The Revenue Minister further informed that usually many people do not vacate their homes apprehending thefts and hence 'we have decided to intensify police patrolling in vulnerable areas'.
A control room will be set up and it will be manned round the clock by ACFs. The zoo will be closed for visitors, if required.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that a well-marked low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression. Positioned near latitude 15.4°N and longitude 91.2°E, it is set to become a cyclonic storm by 23 October 2024 and further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by 24 October. The system will likely impact north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island.
Odisha government has cancelled the leave of all its employees from 23rd to 25th October due to Cyclone Dana. SRC Deo Ranjan Singh issued directives following IMD's forecast of a cyclonic storm forming over the Bay of Bengal, expected to intensify and impact Odisha-West Bengal coastlines. The state is preparing for potential emergencies.
A Bhubaneswar family has been defrauded of over Rs 3 lakh by a marriage racket led by Prahallad Sahu, posing as a loco pilot.
A clandestine meeting of unsuccessful BJD MLA candidates was held in a Bhubaneswar hotel, intensifying speculations about internal party disputes.
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