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Odisha CM Majhi announces financial aid, seed kits & housing subsidy for cyclone-hit victims
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a relief package for people affected by Cyclone Arnab, covering households, farmers, fishermen, livestock owners and traders. The package followed a high-level review meeting chaired by Majhi on Sunday at the office of the Special Relief Commissioner to review the situation. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil attended the meeting. The state government is always ready to provide assistance to all those affected in the state. Assistance has been provided during all previous disasters, and this time too, all affected people will be provided with assistance, the Chief Minister said. Chief Minister Majhi added that he has been in regular touch with the Centre about the cyclone and has also discussed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A Central Inter-Ministerial Committee will visit Odisha on November 2 to assess the damage, particularly in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts. The Chief Minister said all affected people will receive assistance. With another cyclone, Murasu, possibly approaching, government teams engaged in relief and monitoring are directed to remain in their assigned areas. Under the package announced by Chief Minister Majhi, each affected family will receive 50 kg of rice and financial compensation of Rs 2,500. Similarly, farmers suffering crop loss of 33 per cent or more will get input subsidy for up to two hectares, Rs 8,500 per hectare for non-irrigated land, Rs 17,000 for irrigated land and Rs 22,500 for perennial crops. Assistance will also be provided to remove sand and silt from farmland, and 1.75 lakh special seed mini-kits will be distributed. Short-term Kharif loans in areas with crop loss of at least 33 per cent may be converted into medium-term loans. Joint liability groups will facilitate credit for sharecroppers, landless farmers and cultivators cultivating under oral agreements. Families whose houses have been completely or severely damaged will receive Rs 1.2 lakh in plain areas and Rs 1.3 lakh in hilly areas. Assistance will also cover partially damaged houses, huts, cattle sheds and household essentials. The package includes compensation for livestock losses and support for dairy, poultry and fish farmers. Fishermen will receive assistance for damaged boats and nets. Affected MSMEs, traders and shopkeepers can access loans up to Rs 12 lakh, with a 25 per cent subsidy capped at Rs 3 lakh. Street vendors and temporary stall owners will receive Rs 10,000, while shops and commercial establishments will get Rs 25,000. Eligible women's self help groups (SHGs) will receive additional seed money of Rs 5,000. Weavers and artisans will get assistance to replace tools and equipment, while affected sericulture farmers will receive input support. The Chief Minister also directed the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation to take immediate steps to repair lift irrigation points in the affected villages and make them operational before the ensuing Rabi season.
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Several missing, rescue ops on after landslide hits village in Odisha's Ganjam
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) Rescue operations are underway as 11 persons are still missing following massive landslide in Gidipabali village of Odisha's Ganjam district on October 28 due to the effect of expectational rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab. Speaking to the media persons on Sunday, Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that those who survived the landslide three days ago and fled on foot through the forest, walking throughout the night to reach the relief centre, told the administration that the settlement has a population of 25. Of them, only 13 managed to reach the relief centre. So, naturally, 12 people remain missing. Whether they moved towards Kandhamal, crossed streams and drainage channels through the forest towards Ganjam, or went in some other direction is being investigated, the Minister added. Pujari said that personnel from the Special Operations Group (SOG), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) have also been deployed in the area under the supervision of the Collector and the Sub-Collector. The Minister added that the body of one person has so far been recovered from under the debris during the rescue operations. Meanwhile, the Indian Railways also mobilises specialised manpower and heavy equipment to assist Odisha government in clearing debris following massive landslide in Bhanjanagar on the Ganjam-Kandhamal border. An advanced 'Seismic Life Detection Unit' is also deployed directly in the rescue operation to make the efforts more effective. This state-of-the-art technology, used by the Indian Navy, is equipped with specialised sensors and scanning capabilities that can detect signs of life beneath soil, mud or debris. As per the official information, work is progressing on a war footing to normalise public life in the affected districts. The Ganjam and Kandhamal districts have been affected the most by the cyclone and subsequent floods. A total population of 1,18,730 has been impacted by this disaster. While three deaths were reported in Kandhamal district, the administration acted swiftly to evacuate 75,855 people to safe locations. As many as 396 relief camps have been opened for the evacuated people to provide necessary assistance. Additionally, 807 pregnant women were shifted to safe places, and 399 of them have given birth. Crop area spanning 75,388 hectares has been affected, along with damage to 1,672 houses. The state administration has also kept a close watch on the fresh cyclonic storm approaching the Andhra Pradesh Coast.
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Death toll in Odisha from Cyclone Arnab aftermath climbs to 6
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2 bodies found in Odisha, Cyclone Arnab death toll up to 6
Bhubaneswar/Phulbani: The death toll in Odisha due to Cyclone Arnab rose to six on Sunday, November 1, with the recovery of two bodies from a landslide-hit village in the southern part of the state, while a search was underway to trace 10 other missing people, officials said. Home to around 26 people, the hilltop Gidipabali Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Govt rejigs IPS officers, appoints new SPs and ADG
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Odisha IPS reshuffle: DG Prisons shifted as OSD Home
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday announced a major reshuffle involving senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. In a major development, Director General of Police (DGP) Prisons, Susanta Kumar Nath, has been transferred and posted as the Home Department's Officer on Special Duty (OSD). The senior IPS officer's transfer came in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation levelled against him by a former woman jailor of Choudwar Circle Jail. A case has been registered against Nath based on the written complaint lodged by the ex-woman jailor at Choudwar police station on October 31. The 1995-batch IPS officer and the Director of State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL), Santosh Bala, has been allowed to remain in additional charge of Additional Director General Prisons and Director of Odisha's Correctional Services. Similarly, 1998-batch senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who is currently serving as Odisha Transport Commissioner in Kataka, and was earlier holding the additional charge of Additional Director General of Police (Prisons), has been relieved of the additional responsibility. He will now continue to serve solely as the Transport Commissioner. Rajesh Kumar, a 1998-batch IPS officer currently serving as Odisha Additional Director General of Police (S.A.P.) has been allowed to continue holding the additional charge of Special Secretary of Home Department. The Odisha government has retained the existing arrangement, allowing him to discharge both responsibilities. Similarly, Sarah Sharma, a 2010-batch IPS officer, has been repatriated from Central deputation and posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vigilance). Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, a 2019-batch IPS officer, who was serving as Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police (SP) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) of State Police Headquarters at Kataka. In another set of transfers, Amritpal Singh, a 2021-batch IPS officer, has been shifted from Nuapada SP, and posted as SP of State Police Headquarters. Sonali Singh Parmar, a 2022-batch IPS officer, who was serving as Khordha Additional SP, will take over as Jharsuguda SP. Tapan Narayana Rath, an Odisha Police Service (OPS) officer of the Senior Time Scale, has been transferred from AIG of State Police Headquarters at Kataka, and posted as Nuapada SP.
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Woman jailer accuses Odisha IPS officer of sexual harassment; govt removes him from post
Odisha Jail DG Sushant Nath Booked After Former Choudwar Jailor Files Harassment
In a major development shaking Odishas law enforcement administration, the Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka has registered a criminal case against the states Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Sushant Kumar Nath, IPS, following a formal workplace sexual harassment and intimidation complaint by former Choudwar Circle Jailor Santoshini Dash. Acting on a written report submitted [] The post Odisha Jail DG Sushant Nath Booked After Former Choudwar Jailor Files Harassment & Coercion Complaint appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka has registered a criminal case against Odisha Director General of Police (Prisons) Sushant Kumar Nath and his associates following a written complaint lodged by Santoshini Dash, former Jailor of Circle Jail Choudwar, alleging workplace sexual harassment, abuse of official authority, and criminal intimidation. According to an official intimation memo (No. 10071/DCRB) [] The post DGP Prisons Sushant Nath Booked Under BNS Following Sexual Harassment and Intimidation Complaint by Former Choudwar Jailor appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
MS Lateefi 40 entrance test on November 15 for new batch
Hyderabad: Romana Jahagirdar, who secured All India Category Rank 2041 in JEE Advanced 2026 and gained admission to IIT Hyderabad, and Mohammed Taqi Ahmed Ali Shams, who secured All India Rank 652 in NEET 2026 and earned an MBBS seat at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, are among the outstanding achievers of the MS Lateefi 40 programme. Under Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Change of guard at Coast Guard Region North East; Jyotindra Singh takes over as Commandant
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Jyotindra Singh, IG, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), took over as Commandant, Coast Guard Region North East from Iqbal Singh Chauhan, in Kolkata, on Saturday. An alumnus of the Naval Academy and a recipient of the coveted Sword of Honour, Singh has commanded all classes of ICG ships and held key appointments ashore. He is also a recipient of the Tatrakshak Medal and DGICG Commendations. The change of command was marked by a ceremonial parade held at the headquarters of the region in Kolkata. He takes charge at a time when the ICG is upgrading its assets and inducting modern surface and aerial platforms. The Region North East is extremely crucial for managing the coastal defences along the eastern seaboard. It is in charge of the states of West Bengal and Odisha. In West Bengal, it has an operational base at Haldia that houses both Coast Guard ships and hovercrafts. It also has a hoverport at Fraserganj to monitor activity close to the Sundarbans. The regional headquarters also has an air enclave at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, from where it operates Dornier aircraft. These aircraft carry out regular surveillance of the coastal waters off West Bengal and Odisha, right up to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) with Bangladesh. In Odisha, it operates surface assets from Paradip and helicopters from Bhubaneswar. While West Bengal has a coastline measuring nearly 721 km, Odisha's portion is about 575 km. Both states have several vital assets along the coast, including major ports, private ones, oil refineries and port-based industry. Odisha also has several defence assets, including test centres, along its coasts. All of these require constant surveillance. The headquarters in Kolkata gets real-time feed about all ships moving in Indian coastal waters off West Bengal and Odisha, from radar stations along the coast. This data is monitored 24x7. Several of the ICG's older assets are being phased out and being replaced by new ones. We are getting advanced hovercrafts and fast patrol vessels. The Chetak helicopters are being replaced by Dhruv MkIIIs. Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are also being built and will start joining the force soon. The Dornier fleet is also getting upgraded, an official said. The Coast Guard is also engaged in a variety of activities, including anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, and anti-piracy operations. It also ensures the safety of the thousands of fisherfolk by issuing timely warnings ahead of depressions and cyclones. The Coast Guard North East Region is also entrusted with protecting the highly endangered Olive Ridley turtles when they arrive to roost and lay eggs along the Odisha coast every year. The force is also the nodal agency mandated to check and control pollution at sea. The new IG's experience, illustrious service record and proven leadership will further strengthen the operational excellence of the Coast Guard North East region, the official said.
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Security Guard Arrested in Kataka After Woman Files Sexual Exploitation Complaint in Bhubaneswar
Accused allegedly entrapped a woman in Salia Sahi under the pretext of marriage before severing ties, leading to his arrest in Cuttack and court remand. The post Security Guard Arrested in Kataka After Woman Files Sexual Exploitation Complaint in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Terracotta Exhibition MRUTTIKA 2026 Begins in Bhubaneswar
Celebrating the rich lineage of traditional clay art, the state-level annual terracotta exhibition MRUTTIKA-2026 officially opened today at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. Organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts, and keeping the upcoming festival of Diwali in mind, the week-long craft fair runs through November 6, 2026, welcoming visitors daily from [] The post Terracotta Exhibition MRUTTIKA 2026 Begins in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
LPG Black-Marketing and Theft Rackets Busted in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested
In a coordinated effort to tackle artificial shortages and illegal trade of domestic gas cylinders, the Khordha District Supply Office and Tamando Police conducted separate high-impact operations across the capital city, seizing a total of 299 domestic LPG cylinders and arresting four individuals. Acting on complaints of illegal hoarding and severe LPG shortages reported by [] The post LPG Black-Marketing and Theft Rackets Busted in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Youth Leader Arrested for Alleged Rape in Bhubaneswar Hotel
Laxmisagar police have arrested a local youth leader on charges of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel in the Bomikhal area of the capital city. The accused has been identified as Sashikant Lenka, alias Alok, a resident of Tihudi in the Niali block of Kataka district, where he serves as an elected Samiti member. [] The post Youth Leader Arrested for Alleged Rape in Bhubaneswar Hotel appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Low-pressure set to intensify into depression, reach Andhra coast by Nov 2
A low-pressure weather system near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands became a well-marked system on Saturday and was likely to intensify into a depression before reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast around November 2 evening, the weather department said. In its morning bulletin on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the low-pressure area has concentrated into a well-marked low-pressure area. The system is moving in a west-north-westward direction. It is expected to intensify into a depression over the same region during the next 12 hours, said Manorama Mohanty, the director of the meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar. Mohanty said the IMD was yet to provide any clear information on the possible impact of the system on Odisha. We are monitoring the system's progress and will issue further updates as it evolves, she said. A depression is a weather condition which is more intense than low pressure and less impactful than a cyclonic storm. Andhra Pradesh and .
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The Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha, solemnly observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on Oct 31, 2026, to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, revered nationwide as the Iron Man of India. To mark the occasion, a special pledge-taking ceremony was organised at Rajiv Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The event witnessed [] The post Odisha Water Resources Dept Observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with Unity Pledge appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha government is deploying an advanced Indian Navy helicopter equipped with ground-scanning technology to search for villagers missing after the massive landslide in Ganjam. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the high-tech helicopter will take off from Bhubaneswar Airport to Bhanjanagar to survey the debris-laden terrain in Gidipabali. The specialised aerial sensors [] The post Naval Helicopter & Advanced Radar to Search for Missing Villagers in Ganjam Landslide appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Odisha flood fury: Oppn says govt inaction despite advance cyclone warning
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) Amid the severe flooding in Ganjam and Gajapati districts of Odisha, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress on Friday targeted the state Government, questioning its preparedness to tackle the cyclone and subsequent floods in the affected districts despite warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In a press conference held in Bhubaneswar, senior BJD Chief Whip in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Pramila Mallik, and BJD Vice-President Pratap Jena raised serious questions regarding the state governments preparedness and its handling of the flood situation. Had the Government taken preventive measures in advance, such a situation could have been avoided. In particular, the Government should have given priority to reservoir management, proper drainage arrangements and the repair of vulnerable river embankments, Mallik said. She also stated that several river embankments in Ganjam and Gajapati districts had already been damaged due to illegal sand mining, which contributed to the devastating flood situation. Despite advance information about the possibility of heavy rainfall, why did the Government fail to take precautionary measures? Instead of assisting flood-affected people, the Government is busy with its own publicity and propaganda, Mallik added. She also demanded that the government make public how many helicopters were deployed for rescue operations and how much assistance has actually been provided to the flood victims. The party alleged that the state government has been neglecting proper flood management in addressing the plight of flood-affected people and warned that the BJD would intensify its democratic agitation if the situation persisted. The opposition Congress also launched a scathing attack on the state government, saying that the current situation in Ganjam has exposed serious gaps in disaster preparedness, coordination and response by the State Government. Questioning the preparedness of the state Government, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) spokesperson Abhishek Mahananda said that in an age of advanced technology, satellite-based forecasting and early-warning systems, the administration cannot afford to remain unprepared for an impending natural calamity. He questioned the effectiveness of the government's disaster management arrangements despite the forecasts and warnings issued by the IMD regarding Cyclone Arnab. The OPCC demanded that the state government immediately expedite rescue and relief operations, undertake a comprehensive assessment of the damage, ensure adequate compensation, provide emergency healthcare, safe drinking water and sanitation, and restore connectivity in the affected areas.
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Odisha CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas, directs faster relief
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas of Ganjam and Gajapati districts of the state to assess the flood situation and review rescue and relief operations. Heavy downpour caused by the cyclonic storm Arnab has left several villages waterlogged and thousands of people stranded in Ganjam and Gajapati districts. This also caused extensive damage to roads and other infrastructure due to waterlogging and landslides in various areas in South Odisha. Ganjam has reported the highest number of affected people at 42,564, followed by Gajapati with 30,000 and Kandhamal with 12,000. People living in vulnerable and low-lying areas have been evacuated to safer locations, while relief camps have been set up to accommodate those displaced by the floods. In a statement posted on his X handle, CM Majhi stated, I consider the protection of the lives and property of the people of the State during a disaster to be my highest priority. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari also accompanied the Chief Minister during the aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Ganjam and Gajapati districts. The entire administration is working round the clock to ensure that food, drinking water and essential healthcare services reach the affected people without any disruption. I have directed officials to further expedite relief and rescue operations. Besides, the administration has been instructed to remain fully alert to restore damaged roads, normalise power supply and control post-flood health problems, said Majhi. He further emphasised that the State Government stands firmly by the people and is committed to providing all necessary assistance to those affected by the floods. In this difficult time, your government stands firmly with you. Please have courage, stay in safe places, follow the instructions of the local administration and rescue teams, and extend a helping hand to one another. Together, we will overcome this crisis very soon, CM appealed to the people.
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Odisha: Naveen Patnaik expresses concern over Ganjam Floods, sends BJD team to assess damage
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik expresses concern over Ganjam Floods, sends BJD team to assess damage Bhubaneswar: Odisha Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Friday expressed concern over the hardships faced by the people in Ganjam due to the unprecedented flooding caused by Cyclone Arnab. LoP Patnaik spoke to the Ganjam Collector over the [] The post Odisha: Naveen Patnaik expresses concern over Ganjam Floods, sends BJD team to assess damage appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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24th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme leaves farmers excited, express gratitude
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Friday, transferring more than Rs 18,680 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 9.34 crore farmer families across the country from Bhildi in Gujarat's Banaskantha district. More than 9 crore farmers became the direct beneficiaries of the scheme, receiving monetary support of Rs 2,000 into their accounts, out of which 52.33 lakh farmer families received assistance exceeding Rs 1,051 crore in Gujarat alone. Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani announced these figures while briefing the media, adding that the first 23 instalments of the scheme had resulted in the disbursement of more than Rs 4.47 lakh crore to over 11 crore farmer families across the country. After receiving the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN in their accounts, farmers expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and stated that this will strengthen their means of livelihood, besides enhancing their ability to experiment with advanced farming practices. Farmers in Ranchi, Jamnagar, Motihari, Jalna, Bhubaneswar, and Patna received the financial aid under the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme. The farming community, which benefited from the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, thanked the government. In Bihars Motihari and East Champaran district, the farmers said that the 2,000 assistance would enable them to purchase seeds for both Rabi and Kharif crops. Another farmer remarked that this would be beneficial for their agricultural activities. Notably, East Champaran became one of the leading districts, where farmers received about 86 crore in financial aid, a sum larger than that received by any other single district. A farmer said that the PM-KISAN assistance provides substantial support to farmers during both the Rabi and Kharif cropping seasons. Patna farmers echoed similar sentiments, stating that the money received under the scheme remains extremely useful in purchasing fertilisers and seeds. A beneficiary thanked the government for removing the middlemen and directly transferring the benefits into their accounts. There is absolutely no role of intermediaries; all farmers get the requisite help for fertilisers and seeds directly from the government. The scheme, in operation since 2019, has proven highly beneficial to the farming community, said another farmer. Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, joining the event virtually from Ranchi (Jharkhand), said that the funds provide essential support for farmers, helping them tide over crises. A similar event was organised at the Patel Samaj Bhavan in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with a large number of farmers in attendance. Heaping praise on the scheme, they counted the benefits of the scheme and explained how this reduced their dependence on others to procure fertilisers and seeds. One farmer, practising natural farming for the past 15 years, noted that he also got several benefits from his organic farming and was now encouraging others to adopt it. In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, farmers said that this helped them in times of exigency, helping them mitigate financial crunch during sowing of seeds and tilling of land. In Maharashtras Jalna, farmers said that this was proving to be of great help to them as they often use this money to buy seeds and fertilisers.
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Cyclone Arnab: Thousands stranded as severe floods inundate Odisha's Ganjam, Gajapati
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) The flood situation remains critical in Odisha, particularly Ganjam and Gajapati districts, in the wake of incessant rainfall induced by severe Cyclonic storm 'Arnab'. The exceptional downpour triggered massive flash flooding in several areas of South Odisha, disrupting road connectivity after roads and bridges were washed away. Several areas were cut off, leaving thousands of people stranded in the affected southern districts. Among the affected districts, Ganjam remains a major cause for concern, with rescue teams undertaking extensive operations to evacuate people stranded by the floods. Speaking to media persons, Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Friday said an analysis of rainfall data of the last three days preceding Thursday revealed that Ganjam district received 118 per cent excess rainfall. Similarly, Gajapati recorded 103 per cent excess rainfall over the same two to three days, while Kandhamal received 123 per cent excess rainfall. Ganjam district broke all previous rainfall records this time, receiving an unprecedented amount of rainfall within such a short period. This resulted in extensive damage across the district, the minister said. As many as 386 villages under 22 blocks and 18 Urban local bodies have been affected in Ganjam. Around 43,000 people have been affected in Ganjam district, of whom 23,323 have been evacuated and accommodated in various relief centres. On Thursday, the Indian Coast Guard aircrew using the ALH Mk-III helicopter successfully winched six individuals -- including two women, two children, and one elderly person -- stranded at a heavily inundated Public Health Centre (PHC) in Jagmohan in Ganjam district to safety. Meanwhile, Fire Services personnel have so far rescued 303 people stranded in Berhampur, 359 in Chhatrapur in Ganjam district, 31 in Gajapati district and 91 in Kandhamal district. The Indian Navy, utilising four of its helicopters, started carrying food packets and air-dropping relief materials at 21 locations in the flood-affected Ganjam district on Friday. The Fire Services and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams have also been deployed to deliver food supplies to affected people. The strong water currents that prevented rescue teams from reaching several areas earlier have now subsided, allowing them to access all flood-hit villages, including those that remain marooned. At present, 352 relief centres are operational in Ganjam district and 340 in Gajapati district. As many as 23,300 people are currently staying in the 352 relief centres in Ganjam, while 21,782 people have taken shelter in the 340 relief centres in Gajapati. Revenue Minister Pujari said that the number of people still marooned in flood-affected areas is higher than those accommodated in relief centres. He also expected the situation to improve soon, as there had been no rainfall in the past 24 hours. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi did an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Ganjam and other districts. The central team is also likely to visit the affected areas soon to assess the damage caused by the cyclone and incessant rainfall in Odisha.
PMi releases 3,000 cr PM-KISAN instalment to over 3.54 mn Odisha farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to the bank accounts of more than 9.34 crore farmers across the country, including 35.38 lakh in Odisha. The beneficiaries in Odisha received Rs 3,000 crore as part of the instalment released by the prime minister from Banaskantha in Gujarat, officials said. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined the programme virtually from Bhubaneswar and addressed beneficiary farmers at a state-level 'PM-Kisan Utsav'. The welfare and empowerment of farmers is the core commitment of our government. Today, India's esteemed Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi, launched the release of the 24th instalment of the nationwide 'PM-Kisan' scheme via a virtual event from Banaskantha, Gujarat, Majhi wrote on X. Under the scheme, financial assistance was transferred directly to the bank accounts of over 35.38 lakh farmers in the state through direct benefit transfer (DBT), he ...
PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers across India. In Odisha, 35.38 lakh beneficiaries received financial assistance as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined the programme virtually from Bhubaneswar. Majhi also spoke about crop losses caused by recent floods and assured affected farmers of assistance.
Cyclone Arnab: Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat among 35 trains cancelled
Water over railway bridges between Ichchapuram and Jhadupudi halts services on the Chennai-Howrah main line
As the remnants of Cyclone Arnab dissipate into a well-marked low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining northwest Odisha, a fresh low-pressure system over the South Andaman Sea is set to intensify into a depression by Saturday, October 31, 2026. According to the latest meteorological bulletin issued by the IMD Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar [] The post Fresh Low-Pressure System Over Andaman Sea to Intensify into Depression by Oct 31; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Across 5 Odisha Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Odisha govt clears 22 industrial projects worth Rs 3,855 crore; 7,765 jobs likely
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday approved 22 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,855.38 crore, with the potential to generate 7,765 employment opportunities across various sectors, further strengthening the states industrial growth and creating new avenues for economic development. The proposals were approved at the 151st State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting held in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of Odisha Anu Garg. The approvals mark another step in the States efforts to diversify its industrial base, attract investment across emerging sectors and create employment opportunities, the state government said in an official statement. It added that the approved projects span 11 sectors, which include Tourism, Biofuel, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defence, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Infrastructure, Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Global Competency Centres, Steel (Downstream), and Paper (Packaging). The proposed investments reflect Odishas diverse industrial priorities, combining traditional manufacturing and downstream industries with emerging areas such as aerospace and defence, compressed biogas and specialised chemical production, alongside pharmaceutical manufacturing, logistics infrastructure, technology-enabled services and tourism development, the state government added. Among the major projects approved by the SLSWCA on Thursday, two proposals in the paper, packaging and plastics sectors involve a combined investment of Rs 1,029.91 crore and have the potential to generate 1,960 jobs. Three compressed biogas (CBG) projects involve a combined investment of Rs 680 crore and an employment potential of 984 across Anugola, Jajpur, Sambalpur, Sundargada and Baleshwar. Three projects in steel downstream and industrial manufacturing represent a proposed investment of Rs 323.81 crore and are expected to generate 634 jobs. The chemicals and petrochemicals sector will receive two investments worth Rs 225 crore, with an employment potential of 405. Tourism accounts for six projects worth Rs 1,035.62 crore, with the potential to generate 1,337 jobs. These cover hotels, luxury resorts and a convention centre across Khordha, Jharsuguda, Puri and Kataka. Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. will establish a Global Competency Centre in Khordha for transport and remote operations, investing Rs 82 crore and creating 210 jobs. In the aerospace and defence sector, two proposed projects in Khordha will bring in an investment of Rs 117 crore, creating employment opportunities for 1,170 people. The projects are spread across 12 districts of Odisha, including Anugola, Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kataka, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Khordha, Nayagada, Puri, Sambalpur and Sundargada. The state government expects the geographical spread of these projects to promote industrial development across multiple regions, generate local employment opportunities and stimulate economic activity in areas surrounding the proposed projects.
Vegetable vendor held for cyber stalking, harassing girls online
