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  Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi announces Rs 500 crore assistance for Odisha

  News | May 22, 2020 20:08 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted aerial survey of the cyclone Amphan affected areas in Odisha on May 22.

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  PM Modi arrives at Bhubaneswar Airport, he will conduct an aerial survey of the areas affected by Cyclone Amphan

  News | May 22, 2020 16:09 IST

  PM Narendra Modi received by CM Naveen Patnaik and Governor Ganeshi Lal on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport. The PM will be conducting an aerial survey of the areas affected by Cyclone Amphan.

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  We all need to think: Kareena Kapoor shares photos of devastation caused by cyclone Amphan in Bengal

  Celebrities | May 22, 2020 14:13 IST

  Kareena Kapoor Khan took to Instagram and reposted a series of pictures shared by Freddy Birdy, showing the massive destruction caused by the cyclone and wrote, "We all need to think".

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  Watch: Rooftop of school blown away by strong winds due to cyclone 'Amphan' in Howrah

  News | May 21, 2020 23:18 IST

  Rooftop of a school in Howrah was blown away by strong winds as cyclone 'Amphan' hit the state on May 20.

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  Cyclone Amphan: Normalcy will return in Odisha in next 24 to 48 hours, says NDRF DG

  News | May 21, 2020 20:14 IST

  NDRF DG, SN Pradhan on aftermath of cyclone Apmphan said that the Union Cabinet Secretary held a meeting with the West Bengal and Odisha Chief Secretaries to estimate the damage and response.

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  Cyclone Amphan devastates Kolkata, leaves 72 dead across West Bengal

  News | May 21, 2020 18:13 IST

  Storm Amphan struck land on Wednesday, lashing coastal areas with ferocious wind and rain. Thousands of trees were uprooted in the gales, electricity and telephone lines brought down and houses flattened.

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  Cyclone Amphan: People from coastal areas shifted at 'Multipurpose Cyclone Shelter' in WB

  News | May 21, 2020 16:20 IST

  In the view of cyclone Amphan, residents of Ramnagar I panchayat, Digha of East Midnapore were shifted at 'Multipurpose Cyclone Shelter' in West Bengal. Arrangement of foods has also been done for them at the shelter.

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  Bollywood celebs pray for West Bengal, Odisha after cyclone Amphan wreaks havoc

  Entertainment | May 21, 2020 14:53 IST

  The extremely severe cyclone has killed at least 12 persons and ravaged Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal as it left behind a trail of destruction by uprooting trees, destroying thousands of homes and swamping low-lying areas of the state. Bollywood celebs are praying for safety and protection.

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  Amphan crossed as a very severe cyclonic storm: IMD Bhubaneswar

  News | May 20, 2020 23:13 IST

  Odisha IMD Director, HR Biswas informed that cyclone Amphan crossed as a very severe cyclonic storm.

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  West Bengal, Odisha face wrath of cyclone Amphan

  News | May 20, 2020 19:24 IST

  Super cyclone Amphan is crossing West Bengal coast between Digha and Hatiya close to Sundarban.

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  Cyclone Amphan: 'Odisha will not face damaging impact for more than 2-3 hours', says IMD DG

  News | May 20, 2020 18:41 IST

  The Director General of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mrutyunjay Mohapatra Odisha on cyclone Apmphan said that Odisha will not have damaging impact for more than 2-3 hours.

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  Super Cyclone Amphan crosses West Bengal Coast between Digha & Hatiya close to Sunderban

  News | May 20, 2020 18:20 IST

  The forward sector of wall clouds has entered into the land. Landfall process will continue and take 2-3 hours to complete

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  Amphan may make landfall in another 3 hours: Odisha's Special Relief Commissioner

  News | May 20, 2020 18:12 IST

  Briefing on the cyclone Amphan, Special Relief Commissioner of Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Jena informed that cyclone may make landfall in another 3 hours.

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  Cyclone Amphan: CM Mamata monitors situation from emergency operation centre

  News | May 20, 2020 17:51 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is monitoring situation from Nabanna's emergency operation centre as landfall process of cylone Amphan commenced.

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  Cyclone Amphan: Here's what landfall means

  Fyi | May 21, 2020 13:12 IST

  Cyclone Amphan landfall has left at least 14 people dead in India and eight dead in Bangladesh, news agency AP reported. Here's what landfall means:

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  More than 5 Lakh people have been evacuated in WB and 1,58,640 people in Odisha, says NDRF chief

  News | May 20, 2020 16:58 IST

  Amphan Cyclone: Based on experiences during cyclone FANI, all the teams are equipped with tree cutters/pole cutters for post landfall restoration, if need arises, says SN Pradhan, NDRF chief

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  The landfall process of Cyclone Amphan commenced since 2:30 PM, will continue for about 4 hours

  News | May 20, 2020 16:14 IST

  NDRF personnel clear electricity wires and uprooted trees off the road between Digha in East Midnapore district and Odisha border.

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  Odisha woman delivers baby in fire service vehicle during cyclone Amphan

  India | May 20, 2020 17:39 IST

  A woman gave birth to a girl inside a fire service vehicle in Odisha's Kendrapara district amidst gusty winds and heavy rainfall during cyclone Amphan on Wednesday, said an official.

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  Amphan Cyclone: NDRF conduct awareness drive in WB's East Midnapore

  News | May 19, 2020 23:24 IST

  National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel made announcements for people in Digha of East Midnapore district, as a part of their awareness drive, ahead of the landfall of Amphan Cyclone.

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  Cyclone Amphan: Indian Coast Guard issue alerts over broadcast through Remote Operating Station in Odisha

  News | May 19, 2020 23:22 IST

  Indian Coast Guard, through Remote Operating Station in Paradeep, is issuing alerts over broadcast for merchant vessels, international vessels and fishing boats, asking them to stay away from sea.