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Cyclone Montha update: Deep depression forms over BoB, to intensify into cyclonic storm in 24 hours

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- The depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The system, which has been moving northw... Read More


Cyclone Montha gaining strength over Bay of Bengal, Andhra and Odisha coasts put on alert

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- Cyclone Montha is rapidly gaining strength over the Bay of Bengal, with cloud bands intensifying around its center, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. Th... Read More


Cyclone Montha: IMD issues red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- Even though Cyclone Montha is expected to move away from Odisha after forming its eye over the Bay of Bengal, its outer bands will bring widespread rain and strong winds across... Read More


Major fake currency racket busted in Odisha's Sonepur; Rs 4 lakh counterfeit notes seized, 3 arrested

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- In a major crackdown on counterfeit currency, the Subarnapur police seized fake notes worth over Rs 4 lakh from the Binika area on Sunday. All the confiscated notes were in the... Read More


Cyclone Montha: Govt employees' leave cancelled in 7 Odisha districts

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- In view of the potential impact of the approaching Cyclone Montha, the Odisha government has cancelled the leave of all government employees in seven districts to ensure admini... Read More


Odisha Cabinet meeting today, 7 proposals likely to be discussed

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 25 -- The Odisha State Cabinet is scheduled to hold an important meeting on Saturday evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Majhi. The session will begin at 5 PM at t... Read More


Cyclone 'Montha' update: Odisha or Andhra Pradesh? Landfall point still uncertain

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 25 -- The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression is centred about 1,040 km south-southeast of Gopalpur and 990 km southeast of Visakhapatnam, the ... Read More


Odisha govt approves direct recruitment of 4,219 constables

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 25 -- In a significant step to bolster the state's policing strength, the Odisha government on Friday granted approval for the direct recruitment of 4,219 constables in the Odisha Po... Read More


Cyclone 'Montha' update: Well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 25 -- The well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, raising alerts across coastal and southern Odisha. According to the India Meteorolo... Read More


Major scare at Keonjhar fair as joyride stuck midair, 25 persons rescued safely

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 25 -- What was meant to be an evening of fun and festivity turned into a moment of panic at the Kali Puja fair in Keonjhar town, after a giant rolling tower ride suddenly got stuck m... Read More