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Railway Authorities Criticized for Train Accident in Balasore, Odisha: High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Railway Authorities Criticized for Train Accident in Balasore, Odisha: High Court

The Hindu  

The Orissa High Court has ruled that the one of India's deadliest train accidents, which claimed lives of 296 passengers in Balasore district last year, was caused by composite negligence by the railway authorities who failed to upkeep, maintain, and properly function the signal system at the Bahanaga station.

Law Crime Safety Transport Balasore
Cyclone Dana: 8,10,896 Evacuated, 35.95 Lakh Impacted in Odisha
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: 8,10,896 Evacuated, 35.95 Lakh Impacted in Odisha

India Today  

Cyclone Dana has caused widespread devastation in Odisha, with over 35 lakh people impacted and 8 lakh evacuated to cyclone relief centres. The worst-hit districts include Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak, with a human casualty of zero. The state government is providing food, shelter and compensation to those affected, and has also launched a survey to assess the extent of damage …

Balasore
Odisha Grabs Attention as Cyclone Dana Leaves a Trail of Destruction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha Grabs Attention as Cyclone Dana Leaves a Trail of Destruction

India Today  

Odisha witnesses flash flooding and waterlogging due to Cyclone Dana, affecting multiple districts. The state government has launched rehabilitation and restoration efforts, with 8,09,513 people being evacuated to safety. The situation is expected to improve from Sunday, October 27, as heavy rains have receded in Kolkata, bringing respite to the city.

Environment Law Weather Disaster Relief Balasore
Cyclone Dana: Over 200 Trains Cancelled, Flights Suspended; Odisha, Bengal on Alert Ahead of Landfall
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Over 200 Trains Cancelled, Flights Suspended; Odisha, Bengal on Alert Ahead of Landfall

Hindustan Times  

Odisha and West Bengal are preparing to evacuate over 10 lakh and 1.14 lakh people respectively as Cyclone Dana approaches the coast. The state government has set a target to evacuate 10,60,336 people from 14 districts. More than 170 express and passenger trains running through South Eastern Railway (SER) jurisdiction have been cancelled, while flights at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose …

Law Weather Disaster Emergency Balasore
Cyclone Dana: Odisha Evacuation Plans Put in Place
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cyclone Dana: Odisha Evacuation Plans Put in Place

New Indian Express  

Odisha is bracing for cyclone Dana, with authorities preparing evacuation measures for low-lying areas. The state is on high alert, with officials monitoring vulnerable areas and taking necessary precautions. The state's water resources department is closely monitoring the situation, while the fisheries department has advised fishermen to return home with their boats due to the potential threat of cyclone.

Environment Law Safety Disaster Management Balasore
Cyclone Dana: A Severe Cyclonic Storm Looming Over West Bengal and Odisha
2 months ago

Cyclone Dana: A Severe Cyclonic Storm Looming Over West Bengal and Odisha

ABP News  

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall near Balasore, Odisha and early morning of October 25 in Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone is likely to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the coast of Odisha and West Bengal due to the …

Law Weather Public Safety Natural Disasters Balasore
Odisha Rehires 6 Seasoned IAS Officers to Manage Cyclone Situation
2 months ago

Odisha Rehires 6 Seasoned IAS Officers to Manage Cyclone Situation

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called for the return of six seasoned IAS officers to manage relief and operation work in six districts affected by Cyclone Dana. These officers, who were previously heading cyclone-affected districts as collectors, will be deployed to ensure efficient and effective relief and operation efforts. The government has also accelerated the evacuation of residents …

Balasore
Cyclone Dana: Train services suspended, Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall
2 months ago

Cyclone Dana: Train services suspended, Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall

Hindustan Times  

Odisha and West Bengal governments have started evacuating people and decided to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas as cyclone Dana is set to cross the coasts in the early hours of October 25 with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph. The Odisha government has planned to shift more than 10 lakh people from 3,000 villages …

Law Disaster Management Emergency Cyclone Balasore
33-Year-Old Mother Clears Class 10 Board Exam with her Son
6 years, 7 months ago

33-Year-Old Mother Clears Class 10 Board Exam with her Son

India Today  

33-year-old mother Tapai Pradhan has successfully cleared the Odisha Class 10 Board Exam 2018 with her son Bikash. Despite dropping out of school in Class 8, Tapai decided to pursue her education again and enrolled in the State Open School in 2017. Her hard work and determination have paid off, as she and her son secured B2 grade in the …

Education Inspiration Family Success Balasore