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  ₹1000 cr for Bengal, ₹500 cr for Odisha: PM announces financial assistance for cyclone-hit states

  India | May 22, 2020 20:14 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conducted an aerial survey to take stock of the trail of destruction left behind by severe cyclonic storm Amphan in West Bengal and Odisha.

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  Shah Rukh Khan expresses concern for those affected by super cyclone Amphan: We must stay strong

  Celebrities | May 22, 2020 18:47 IST

  Bollywood superstar and West Bengal brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan has expressed concern for those affected by the super cyclone Amphan which has devastated the state, and also affected parts of Odisha.

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  Sourav Ganguly hails Kolkata Police for Cyclone Amphan relief work

  Cricket | May 22, 2020 14:22 IST

  Ganguly felt proud of Kolkata Police after a video of cops shifting uprooted tree due to Cyclone Amphan went viral. 

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  PM Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore package for West Bengal

  News | May 22, 2020 13:26 IST

  In the month of May, the country was busy with elections and at that time we had to combat a cyclone that battered Odisha. Now, after a year, this cyclone has affected our coastal areas. People of West Bengal have been worst affected by it: PM Modi.

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  PM Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore immediate aid for Cyclone Amphan-hit West Bengal

  India | May 22, 2020 14:01 IST

  PM Modi on Friday announces Rs 1,000 crore relief package for cyclone hit-West Bengal saying that the nation is with bengal to rebuild the state together.The Prime Minister said a Central government team will visit the state to conduct a detailed survey about the damage caused due to Cyclone Amphan and the current situation of the affected areas.

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  Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi leaves for WB to take stock of situation

  News | May 22, 2020 10:38 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22 left from Delhi for West Bengal to take stock of the situation in the wake of cyclone Amphan.

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  Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi leaves from Delhi for West Bengal to undertake aerial surveys

  News | May 22, 2020 9:20 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from Delhi for West Bengal to take stock of the situation in the wake of Cyclone Amphan. He will conduct aerial surveys and take part in review meetings later today. PM Modi will also visit Odisha later today.

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  Cyclone Amphan: Bandhan Bank services impacted in some areas of West Bengal, Odisha

  India | May 21, 2020 23:19 IST

  Kolkata-headquartered Bandhan Bank on Thursday said its services have been impacted in some areas of West Bengal and Odisha due to Amphan and the cyclone is likely to impact business worth Rs 260 crore.  

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  Sourav Ganguly displays his strength in fixing Mango tree uprooted by Cyclone Amphan

  Cricket | May 22, 2020 14:10 IST

  On Friday, Ganguly posted a couple of photos on his Twitter account where he was seen lifting and fixing the uprooted mango tree in his backyard.

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  PM Modi lands in Odisha, to conduct aerial survey of Cyclone Amphan-hit regions

  India | May 22, 2020 15:22 IST

  After conducting aerial survey of Cyclone Amphan-hit regions in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Odisha where he was received by chief minister Naveen Patnaik. The Prime Minister will now conduct aerial survey of cyclone affected regions in the state accompanied by the Odisha CM and other officials.

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  Cyclone Amphan kills 72 in West Bengal; Mamata urges PM to visit affected areas

  India | May 21, 2020 17:34 IST

  At least 72 people have died in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to "rebuild those areas from scratch".

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  Cyclone Amphan killed 72 people in West Bengal, says CM Mamata Banerjee

  India | May 21, 2020 16:49 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today informed that as many has 72 people had been killed in the state due to the cyclone, of which 15 were from Kolkata.

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  Cyclone Amphan: Seen devastation visuals, efforts on to ensure normalcy, PM Modi assures West Bengal

  India | May 21, 2020 14:43 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the issue of devastation caused by extremely severe cyclone Amphan in West Bengal and said that NDRF teams are working in the cyclone affected parts and the situation is being monitiored by top officials.

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  Cyclone Amphan leaves Kolkata Airport runway flooded, aircraft submerged

  India | May 21, 2020 13:16 IST

  Cyclone Amphan: Large parts of Kolkata and other affected districts were without electricity as power poles had been blown up. Mobile and internet services were also down as the cyclone had damaged several communication towers. Senior state officials said it was too early to estimate a toll on life or damage to property as the hardest-hit areas were still not accessible.

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  'May God protect everyone': Virat Kohli puts out message for people affected with Cyclone Amphan

  Cricket | May 21, 2020 12:01 IST

  Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday prayed for the safety and well being of people affected with Cyclone Amphan.

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  Cyclone Amphan: Normalcy returns in Odisha's Balasore

  News | May 21, 2020 11:20 IST

  Normalcy returned in Odisha's Balasore on May 21 after cyclone Amphan wreaks havoc the area. People came out of their houses to buy daily essentials.

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  COVID-19: Police check temperature of people arrive at Okhla vegetable market

  News | May 21, 2020 11:06 IST

  Police are checking the temperature using a thermometer gun, of people who have arrived to make purchases at Okhla vegetable market amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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  12 casualties reported as Cyclone Amphan hits India's east coast

  News | May 21, 2020 10:44 IST

  Heavy rain, gusty winds upto 190 kmph battered West Bengal, Odisha after extremely severe cyclone Amphan made landfall on Wednesday uprooting thousands of trees in Kolkata's Salt Lake area, howrah, hoogly, other regions.

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  Heavy rain, strong winds in WB's Asansol due to impact of cyclone 'Amphan'

  News | May 21, 2020 8:25 IST

  Asansol received heavy rain and strong winds due to cyclone 'Amphan'.

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  Cyclone Amphan: Thousands of trees uprooted in Kolkata, almost 500 in Salt Lake alone

  India | May 21, 2020 8:52 IST

  Heavy rain, gusty winds upto 190 kmph battered West Bengal, Odisha after extremely severe cyclone Amphan made landfall on Wednesday uprooting thousands of trees in Kolkata's Salt Lake area, howrah, hoogly, other regions.