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Cyclone Dana: Ahead of landfall, Mamata Banerjee monitors situation in Bengal's Howrah
India | Oct 24, 2024, 11:56 PM ISTCyclone Dana: Cyclone Dana which formed in the Bay of Bengal is intensifying and moving north-northwestwards and is likely to cross Bengal and Odisha in the early hours of Friday.
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Cyclone Dana set to make landfall on Odisha coast, NDRF deploys 56 teams in five states | 10 POINTS
India | Oct 24, 2024, 06:17 AM ISTCyclone Dana: Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in both Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on standby. Additionally, rescue and relief teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are on high alert.
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Cyclone Dana: Bhubaneswar airport suspends flight operations for two days | Check details
India | Oct 23, 2024, 10:13 PM ISTCyclone Dana: The storm which is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, will bring heavy rain in several south Bengal districts on October 24 and 25, the Met office said.
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Cyclone Dana: 20 teams of NDRF deployed in Odisha, 13 in Bengal, local trains cancelled | Key points
India | Oct 23, 2024, 03:43 PM ISTThe storm which is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, will bring heavy rain in several south Bengal districts on October 24 and 25, the Met office said.
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OPSC Civil Service 2024 Exam postponed due to Cyclone DANA, new dates soon
Jobs | Oct 23, 2024, 03:49 PM ISTOPSC Civil Service 2024 Exam date has been postponed. The commission will soon release the new dates on its official website. Candidates have been advised to keep checking the official website for latest updates.
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Cyclone Dana: Five NDRF teams from Bhatinda reach Odisha for rescue operations
News | Oct 23, 2024, 12:19 PM ISTCyclone Dana: Amid preparedness for Cyclone ‘Dana’, which is expected to reach the coasts adjoining Odisha and West Bengal by October 24, Five teams of the NDRF's 7th battalion from Punjab's Bhatinda arrived at Bhubaneswar airport with equipment for evacuation and rescue operations in Odisha.
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Cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ forms over Bay of Bengal, IMD issues alert
India | Oct 23, 2024, 09:59 AM ISTIMD has issued an alert as Cyclonic Storm ‘Dana’ intensified over the Bay of Bengal, with landfall expected in Odisha and West Bengal on October 25. Authorities prepared for potential heavy rains, strong winds, and evacuations.
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Cyclone Dana: South Eastern Railway cancels 23 more trains, total tally stands at 232
India | Oct 23, 2024, 09:03 AM ISTCyclone Dana: The South Easter Railway has cancelled 220 trains running through the region which could get impacted after the cyclone makes landfall. The SER has also set up an emergency control room to facilitate the passengers.
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Odisha, Bengal begin evacuations ahead of Cyclone Dana, coast guard on high alert
India | Oct 23, 2024, 08:08 AM ISTAs Cyclone Dana approaches, Odisha and West Bengal initiate evacuations, with over 1 lakh people to be relocated. Schools are closed, and emergency services are on high alert. The cyclone is expected to hit the coast on October 25, prompting widespread preparations, including train cancellations.
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Cyclone Dana: 800 shelters ready in Odisha for evacuated people, red alert issued for nine districts
India | Oct 22, 2024, 04:11 PM ISTCyclone Dana: Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said apart from 800 cyclone shelters, an additional 500 temporary shelters have been made ready including schools and colleges.
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Cyclone Dana To Hit Odisha & West Bengal: What Is Its Meaning, How Are Cyclones Named - Explained
News | Oct 22, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTCyclone Dana is forming in the East-Central Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen before making landfall near Puri on October 24. But what does 'Dana' mean and how are cyclones named?
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Cyclone Dana: Schools in THESE Odisha districts to remain closed from October 23-25
Career | Oct 22, 2024, 08:08 AM ISTOdisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that the state has already moved Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) personnel to the vulnerable areas while the NDRF teams would reach there on Tuesday.
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Cyclone in Bay of Bengal: 25 NDRF teams on standby in Odisha, West Bengal
India | Oct 22, 2024, 07:07 AM ISTOdisha is on high alert as Cyclone Dana approaches with wind speeds up to 110 kph. NDRF has deployed 25 teams, and the state aims for 100% evacuation and zero casualties.
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Cyclone Dana likely to form over Bay of Bengal by Oct 23, IMD predicts heavy rains for these places
India | Oct 21, 2024, 11:48 AM ISTAccording to the weather office, wind speeds in the Central Bay of Bengal are forecasted to reach 35 to 45 km/h, with gusts up to 55 km/h, from October 22 to 24, leading to rough to very rough sea conditions.
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Know about heartwarming story behind tribal woman sending 'Rs 100' to PM Modi
India | Oct 20, 2024, 09:30 AM ISTPM Modi first noted the incident after BJP Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda shared that while he was visiting Odisha's Sundargarh district, an Adivasi woman approached him with a Rs 100 note. She insisted on giving it to the PM as her way of thanking him for the development work he has done.
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OSSC CGL prelims 2024 admit card to be out today - how to download
Jobs | Oct 14, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTOSSC CGL prelims 2024 admit card will be released soon. Candidates who eagerly waiting for the call letters can download from the official website of OSSC, ossc.gov.in, once out. Check details here.
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Thieves looted gold, silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh from Durga Puja pandal in Odisha's Jajpur
India | Oct 12, 2024, 02:27 PM ISTGold and silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh were stolen from a Durga Puja pandal in Odisha's Jajpur district. The Odisha Police initiated an investigation.
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Weather update: Heavy rain predicted for Bengal, Odisha as low-pressure forms over Bay of Bengal
India | Oct 03, 2024, 11:42 PM ISTWeather update: The low-pressure system is expected to cause heavy downpour in the south Bengal districts on Friday, the Met Department said. Landslides may also be triggered by heavy rain in the hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, it said.
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Odisha: Objectionable social media post sparks clashes in Bhadrak, nine arrested
India | Sep 28, 2024, 10:58 AM ISTFollowing violent clashes in Odisha's Bhadrak, nine individuals were arrested, and a 48-hour internet ban was enforced to prevent further unrest. Prohibitory orders and heavy police deployment were also implemented in the region.
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Internet suspended in Odisha's Bhadrak after clash breaks out between two communities, nine held
India | Sep 28, 2024, 08:32 AM ISTSection 144 in Odisha: At least two police personnel were injured in stone pelting following which the administration promulgated Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for an indefinite period.