Tag: Cyclone Fani

Bhubaneswar: Among major sectors in Puri, Khurda and Cuttack districts badly affected by the severe cyclonic storm ‘Fani’, Telecommunication infrastructure is one which also suffered a massive damage. For those who are still waiting for mobile network, it’s time to jump in joy. In a major relief for the denizens, all mobile networks- BSNL, Airtel, […]

Bhubaneswar: With no end to electricity woes on sight, residents of the capital city, grappling with acute power shortage after cyclone Fani, are now looking for other unconventional modes of power. In order to meet day-to-day requirements especially during thenight hours, people have begun to use battery-charged lights and solar devices following which electrical shops […]

Bhubaneswar: Despite only around 10 per cent of mobile towers in the Capital city getting damaged by gusty winds of Fani on May 3, the telecom network in the city stands completely disrupted till date. And telco majors blame the network outages on power blackout in the city since Friday last. However, some semblance of […]

Bhubaneswar: The death toll in Odisha so far due to cyclone Fani has increased to 41, even as people are struggling to get electricity amidst the gruelling summer, which has made life more miserable. The increase in the number of human casualties in the state to 41, was conveyed to the media by state Information […]

Cuttack: Cyclone Fani has destroyed sports infrastructure worth crores of rupees in its trail of destruction in Cuttack. International level stadiums including Barabati stadium and Jawaharlal Indoor stadium have suffered severe damages due to the cyclonic storm. As per reports, the tin and plastic roofs of the VIP and general gallery in Barabati stadium have […]

Bhubaneswar: Five days post the disastrous Fani, the denizens of the Capital City have seen what they had never imagined over the years. Amid the scorching heat sans electricity and water, State Information and Public Relations Secretary Sanjay Singh today informed that 80 per cent electricity will be restored in Bhubaneswar by May 10 and […]

Bhubaneswar: When the State of Odisha was saddened by the massive devastation caused by cyclone Fani, Swayams Mishra brought some joy by becoming India’s 62nd and Odisha’s second Grandmaster after he achieving his third and final GM norm at the Polonia Wroclaw Master Cup, which was held at Poland’s Wrocław between 28th April and 5th […]

Puri: Cyclone Fani has not only claimed 41 human lives, so far, but also severely affected animals and birds in large numbers. While preliminary estimates suggest that 69.17 lakh animals and birds were affected by cyclone Fani, secretary of I&PR department today informed that 21.75 lakh chickens were killed. The number of the perished livestock […]

Bhubaneswar: The NHRC issued a notice to Odisha government Wednesday after reports said relief material did not reach people in parts of cyclone-hit Puri and Khurda districts, and sought immediate steps to address the issue. The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports that people were facing hardships and were […]

Cyclone Fani brought with it a lesson for everyone. With power, water and telecom services still in a mess in large parts of the worst-hit Puri and Khurda districts nearly a week after Fani pounded the Puri coast, the government must have drawn its lesson that it is not enough to plan evacuation of the […]

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha continues to reel under the unprecedented destruction caused by cyclone Fani, donations and other assistance continue to pour in for the State from across the country. While several State governments and business houses have extended helping hands, individuals and NGOs in Odisha are also pooling relief materials and sending them to the […]

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief, the Reserve Bank of India, Bhubaneswar has facilitated exchange of currency notes damaged in the severe cyclonic storm Fani. Not only this, it has also asked the banks to function for two additional hours, i.e. till 6PM. As per reports, all banks have been directed to allow exchange of currency […]

Bhubaneswar: While restoration work is underway on war footing in the Capital City, the ‘privileged’ residents here have moved to luxury hotels and lodges to overcome the challenges thrown by the damage caused by the extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani. Sans electricity and water supply in the aftermath of Fani, luxury hotels, lodges and guest […]

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has contributed Rs 10 crore to the cyclone-hit Odisha for relief assistance to the affected people, an official statement said on Thursday. “The amount (Rs 10 crore) is being credited to the bank account of the Odisha Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in Bhubaneshwar,” said the statement from the Chief Minister’s Office […]

Bhubaneswar: Electricity supply will be restored at Badadanda, the grand road in Puri by May 12 and remaining areas of the district including Konark by May 15, informed Sanjay Singh, secretary of Information and Public Relations department. Moreover, the State government has reiterated that they are on schedule to meet the deadline set for restoration […]