Cyclone Yaas is close to the east coast of the country, a few days after the deadly cyclone Tauktae collided with the west coast. The IMD said that "Yaas" is likely to turn into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' (VSCS) by Tuesday evening.

IMD: Cyclone Yaas likely to turn into a 'very severe cyclonic storm'

A severe cyclonic storm made landfall in the Indian state Odisha. This is the second cyclonic storm that the country is witnessing in the span of few weeks. Cyclone Yass intensified into a 'severe cyclonic storm' after pounding the coast of Odisha.

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The officials of Odisha government on Tuesday announced that the State recorded the biggest single-day spike of COVID19 cases with 571 new cases in the last 24 hours.

Of the 571 new cases, 403 were reported from different quarantine centres while 168 were local contacts, the official said, adding that contact tracing and follow-up actions are underway. 
 
There are 3,557 active cases in the state and 6,486 patients have recovered.

In the last 24 hours, 5,546 COVID-19 samples were tested and a total of 3, 02,780 tests have been conducted in the state so far, the official said.

Odisha will start a serology survey in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Ganjam from Tuesday.

(With inputs from PTI)

The officials of Odisha government on Tuesday announced that the State recorded the biggest single-day spike of COVID19 cases with 571 new cases in the last 24 hours.

The officials of Odisha government on Tuesday announced that the State recorded the biggest single-day spike of COVID19 cases with 571 new cases in the last 24 hours. Of the 571 new cases, 403 were reported from different quarantine centres while 168 were local contacts, the official said, adding that contact tracing and follow-up actions are underway. There are 3,557 active cases in the state and 6,486 patients have recovered. In the last 24 hours, 5,546 COVID-19 samples were tested and a total of 3, 02,780 tests have been conducted in the state so far, the official said. Odisha will start a serology survey in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Ganjam from Tuesday. (With inputs from PTI)

Covid-19: Odisha records biggest single-day spike, state tally crosses 10,000-mark

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An old temple, submerged in river Mahanadi, has reappeared after 11 years in Nayagarh district.

The archaeological survey team of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) has claimed that they have discovered an ancient submerged temple in the Mahanadi upstream from Cuttack.&nbsp;

The native peoples of that area said that there are more than 22 temples submerged in that area.&nbsp;

The 60 feet submerged temple dates back to the late 15th or early 16th century, because of the construction style of the Mastaka and material used for the construction.

“The 60-ft temple which belongs to Lord Gopinath, a form of Lord Vishnu dates back to late 15th or early 16th century,” Archaeologists Deepak Kumar Nayak said.

In the mid-19th Century, the deities of the vulnerable temple were removed and installed in a safer and higher place, which is presently the Gopinath Dev temple of Padmavati village.&nbsp;

The area where the temple has been discovered used to be considered as ‘Satapatana’. Padmavati village was part of Satapatana which is an amalgam of seven villages. The temple was dedicated to Lord Gopinath Dev.

The last time the ‘mastaka’ was seen was about eleven years ago.

(With inputs from agencies)

An old temple, submerged in river Mahanadi, has reappeared after 11 years in Nayagarh district. The archaeological survey team of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) has claimed that they have discovered an ancient submerged temple in the Mahanadi upstream from Cuttack.

An old temple, submerged in river Mahanadi, has reappeared after 11 years in Nayagarh district. The archaeological survey team of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) has claimed that they have discovered an ancient submerged temple in the Mahanadi upstream from Cuttack. The native peoples of that area said that there are more than 22 temples submerged in that area. The 60 feet submerged temple dates back to the late 15th or early 16th century, because of the construction style of the Mastaka and material used for the construction. “The 60-ft temple which belongs to Lord Gopinath, a form of Lord Vishnu dates back to late 15th or early 16th century,” Archaeologists Deepak Kumar Nayak said. In the mid-19th Century, the deities of the vulnerable temple were removed and installed in a safer and higher place, which is presently the Gopinath Dev temple of Padmavati village. The area where the temple has been discovered used to be considered as ‘Satapatana’. Padmavati village was part of Satapatana which is an amalgam of seven villages. The temple was dedicated to Lord Gopinath Dev. The last time the ‘mastaka’ was seen was about eleven years ago. (With inputs from agencies)

500-year-old temple submerged in Odisha's Mahanadi river resurfaces

A two-seater trainer aircraft crashed in Dhenkanal district in Odisha on early Monday morning. The aircraft was carrying a trainee pilot and an instructor.

Captain Sanjib Kumar Jha from Bihar and Anis Fatima, a trainee pilot, lost their lives in the crash.

The crash happened at Birasal Airstrip under Kankadahad police station limits in Dhenkanal district, shortly after its take-off at 6:30am.

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The trainee was from Tamil Nadu and was flying a Cessna FA-152 VT-ENF trainer aircraft.

Soon after the reports of the incident Dhenkanal SP Anupama James reached the spot and started the investigation.

The two pilots were announced dead on reaching hospital. The bodies of the instructor and the trainee pilot have been sent for postmortem.

Initial reports have suggested that after reaching the height of around 15 to 20 feet the aircraft suddenly plunged and crashed.&nbsp;Investigations have started, and more details are awaited.

A two-seater trainer aircraft crashed in Dhenkanal district in Odisha on early Monday morning. The aircraft was carrying a trainee pilot and an instructor. Captain Sanjib Kumar Jha from Bihar and Anis Fatima, a trainee pilot, lost their lives in the crash.

A two-seater trainer aircraft crashed in Dhenkanal district in Odisha on early Monday morning. The aircraft was carrying a trainee pilot and an instructor. Captain Sanjib Kumar Jha from Bihar and Anis Fatima, a trainee pilot, lost their lives in the crash. The crash happened at Birasal Airstrip under Kankadahad police station limits in Dhenkanal district, shortly after its take-off at 6:30am. Also read: Strong winds, rainfall hit Odisha's Bhadrak ahead of cyclone Amphan The trainee was from Tamil Nadu and was flying a Cessna FA-152 VT-ENF trainer aircraft. Soon after the reports of the incident Dhenkanal SP Anupama James reached the spot and started the investigation. The two pilots were announced dead on reaching hospital. The bodies of the instructor and the trainee pilot have been sent for postmortem. Initial reports have suggested that after reaching the height of around 15 to 20 feet the aircraft suddenly plunged and crashed. Investigations have started, and more details are awaited.

Two killed in a trainer aircraft crash in Odisha

As many as 1,19,075 people have been evacuated from 13 vulnerable districts of Odisha as Cyclone Amphan is expected to make landfall on Wednesday between Digha in West Bengal and Hatia Island in Bangladesh.

Due to the cyclone, rainfall and strong winds are expected to batter several districts of Odisha today. As many 1,704 shelter camps have been set up in anticipation of the super cyclone.&nbsp;

A maximum number of people were evacuated from Kendrapara, (32,060) followed by Bhadrak (26,174) and Balasore (23,142)."As the storm approaches, the fear of the storm is growing in people`s minds as time goes on. We are becoming more and more afraid of the wind.&nbsp;

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that it will pass near Paradip by this afternoon. As a result, winds are expected in the northern coastal areas of Odisha, one of the locals told ANI.

"I stay at Bengali Sahi and have faced the 1999 Super Cyclone. When the administration announced that a similar cyclone is going to hit Odisha, we immediately fled from our shelter centres with our documents," said Panchanan Das, another local.&nbsp;

As per the latest update issued by the IMD, the 'extremely severe' cyclonic storm lay centred over northwest and adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal, about 125 km south of Paradip in Odisha, 390 km south-southwest of Digha and 540 km south-southwest of Khepupara in Bangladesh.

As many as 1,19,075 people have been evacuated from 13 vulnerable districts of Odisha as Cyclone Amphan is expected to make landfall on Wednesday between Digha in West Bengal and Hatia Island in Bangladesh.

As many as 1,19,075 people have been evacuated from 13 vulnerable districts of Odisha as Cyclone Amphan is expected to make landfall on Wednesday between Digha in West Bengal and Hatia Island in Bangladesh. Due to the cyclone, rainfall and strong winds are expected to batter several districts of Odisha today. As many 1,704 shelter camps have been set up in anticipation of the super cyclone. A maximum number of people were evacuated from Kendrapara, (32,060) followed by Bhadrak (26,174) and Balasore (23,142)."As the storm approaches, the fear of the storm is growing in people`s minds as time goes on. We are becoming more and more afraid of the wind. Cyclone Warning for West Bengal & north Odisha coasts; red message to cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (WB) & Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during afternoon/evening of 20th May: India Meteorological Department #Amphan pic.twitter.com/YmQV6B3on9 — ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2020 × The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that it will pass near Paradip by this afternoon. As a result, winds are expected in the northern coastal areas of Odisha, one of the locals told ANI. "I stay at Bengali Sahi and have faced the 1999 Super Cyclone. When the administration announced that a similar cyclone is going to hit Odisha, we immediately fled from our shelter centres with our documents," said Panchanan Das, another local. As per the latest update issued by the IMD, the 'extremely severe' cyclonic storm lay centred over northwest and adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal, about 125 km south of Paradip in Odisha, 390 km south-southwest of Digha and 540 km south-southwest of Khepupara in Bangladesh.

Over 1 lakh evacuated in Odisha as cyclone Amphan hurtles towards Bengal coast

Bhadrak in Odisha witnessed rainfall and strong winds ahead of cyclone Amphan which is expected to make landfall.&nbsp;

According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) cyclone Amphan will cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (WB) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during the afternoon to evening hours of May 20.

"Cyclone Amphan over Bay of Bengal near latitude 18.4°N &amp; longitude 87.1°E, about 210 km nearly south of Paradip (Odisha). To cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (WB)&amp; Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during the afternoon to evening hours of 20th May," tweeted IMD.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday spoke to Members of Parliament of areas that could be affected by Cyclone Amphan.

"He urged them to be in touch with the people of their areas proactively and guide them about the arrangements being made by the agencies concerned," read a Lok Sabha press release.

Meanwhile, nineteen&nbsp;teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in West Bengal in view of the approaching cyclone Amphan.

"Six teams have been deployed in South 24 Parganas, four teams each in East Midnapore and Kolkata, three teams in North 24 Parganas and one team each in Hooghly and Howrah," Nishit Upadhyay, NDRF 2nd Battalion Commandant said.

Bhadrak in Odisha witnessed rainfall and strong winds ahead of cyclone Amphan which is expected to make landfall. According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) cyclone Amphan will cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (WB) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during the afternoon to evening hours of May 20.

Bhadrak in Odisha witnessed rainfall and strong winds ahead of cyclone Amphan which is expected to make landfall. According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) cyclone Amphan will cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (WB) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during the afternoon to evening hours of May 20. "Cyclone Amphan over Bay of Bengal near latitude 18.4°N & longitude 87.1°E, about 210 km nearly south of Paradip (Odisha). To cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (WB)& Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during the afternoon to evening hours of 20th May," tweeted IMD. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday spoke to Members of Parliament of areas that could be affected by Cyclone Amphan. "He urged them to be in touch with the people of their areas proactively and guide them about the arrangements being made by the agencies concerned," read a Lok Sabha press release. Meanwhile, nineteen teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in West Bengal in view of the approaching cyclone Amphan. "Six teams have been deployed in South 24 Parganas, four teams each in East Midnapore and Kolkata, three teams in North 24 Parganas and one team each in Hooghly and Howrah," Nishit Upadhyay, NDRF 2nd Battalion Commandant said.

Strong winds, rainfall hit Odisha's Bhadrak ahead of cyclone Amphan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a cyclone alert for West Bengal and north Odisha coasts as an extremely severe cyclonic storm `Amphan` was over the central parts of the South Bay of Bengal and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.

 
In a statement, the IMD said, "The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm `AMPHAN` (pronounced as UM-PUN) over the central parts of South Bay of Bengal moved north-northeastwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past six hours, has intensified into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm and lay centred at 0230 hrs IST of today, the 18th May, 2020 over central parts of South Bay of Bengal and adjoining central Bay of Bengal near latitude 12.9°N and longitude 86.4°E, about 820 km nearly south of Paradip (Odisha), 980 km south-southwest of Digha (West Bengal) and 1090 km south-southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh)."

"It is very likely to intensify further during next six hours. It is very likely to move north-northeastwards and move fast across northwest Bay of Bengal and cross West Bengal - Bangladesh coasts between Digha (West Bengal) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) during the afternoon/evening of 20th May, 2020 as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm," the IMD further warned.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a cyclone alert for West Bengal and north Odisha coasts as an extremely severe cyclonic storm `Amphan` was over the central parts of the South Bay of Bengal and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a cyclone alert for West Bengal and north Odisha coasts as an extremely severe cyclonic storm `Amphan` was over the central parts of the South Bay of Bengal and adjoining central Bay of Bengal. In a statement, the IMD said, "The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm `AMPHAN` (pronounced as UM-PUN) over the central parts of South Bay of Bengal moved north-northeastwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past six hours, has intensified into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm and lay centred at 0230 hrs IST of today, the 18th May, 2020 over central parts of South Bay of Bengal and adjoining central Bay of Bengal near latitude 12.9°N and longitude 86.4°E, about 820 km nearly south of Paradip (Odisha), 980 km south-southwest of Digha (West Bengal) and 1090 km south-southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh)." "It is very likely to intensify further during next six hours. It is very likely to move north-northeastwards and move fast across northwest Bay of Bengal and cross West Bengal - Bangladesh coasts between Digha (West Bengal) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) during the afternoon/evening of 20th May, 2020 as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm," the IMD further warned.

Cyclone alert for West Bengal, Odisha coasts as 'Amphan' intensifies

Seventeen teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Odisha and West Bengal in view of the approaching Cyclone Amphan.

Cyclone Amphan, according to an IMD report on early Sunday, is developing into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal and can become a very severe cyclonic storm potentially in the next 24 hours.

Seven teams of the force have been deployed in West Bengal. These teams are in six districts -- South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Howrah and Hooghly.

In Odisha, ten teams have been deployed in seven districts -- Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore and Mayurbhanj.

One team of NDRF consists of around 45 personnel.

Meanwhile, Cyclone Amphan has gathered strength and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of heavy rainfall coupled with high-velocity wind in several coastal districts of Odisha and parts of West Bengal.

It is likely to cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Sagar Islands in West Bengal and Hatiya islands in Bangladesh between afternoon and evening of May 20 as a very severe cyclonic storm.

According to a bulletin issued by the weather office at 2 pm, AMPHAN moved slowly northwestwards with a speed of 3 kmph and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm.

Under its impact, the coastal districts of Gangetic West Bengal, including North and South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, East and West Midnapore, Howrah and Hooghly are likely to experience light to moderate rain at many places with heavy downpour at isolated places on May 19.

On May 20, rainfall will occur in many places over the districts in Gangetic West Bengal, with heavy to very heavy downpour in North and South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore districts.

In Odisha, 'Amphan' is likely to trigger heavy rainfall in some parts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts, while moderate rainfall will lash other coastal areas Monday onwards.

Light to moderate rain or thundershower is likely to occur at most places over coastal Odisha, while heavy to very heavy rainfall will lash some places over the coastal areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Light to moderate rain or thundershower will occur at many places over north coastal Odisha and some places over the rest of the districts of Odisha on May 20 and 21. There will be heavy rainfall at some places over Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts on these two days.

Squall with speed reaching 45-55 kmph and gusting to 65 kmph is likely to commence along and off the south Odisha coast from May 18 evening. Wind with similar speed is also likely along and off Odisha coast from May 19 morning.

The wind speed will increase becoming gale. Wind speed reaching 75-85 kmph, gusting to 95 kmph from May 20 morning is likely along and off the north Odisha coast.

At present, squally wind speed reaching 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph is prevailing over southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal.

It is likely to increase, becoming 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph over southern parts of central Bay of Bengal by Monday morning, 160-170 kmph gusting to 190 kmph over northern parts of central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal on May 19 and 155-165 kmph gusting to 180 kmph over north Bay of Bengal on May 20.

Sea condition will be very high over southwest and adjoining central Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours.

It will become phenomenal over southern parts of central Bay of Bengal from Sunday night, over northern parts of central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal on May 19 and over north Bay of Bengal on May 20.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into north Bay of Bengal along and off West Bengal-Odisha coasts from May 18 to 21 and those who are out in the sea, were asked to return to coasts by May 17.

Distant Warning Signal No.2 (DC-2) was hoisted at all ports of Odisha.

(with inputs from PTI)

Seventeen teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Odisha and West Bengal in view of the approaching Cyclone Amphan. Cyclone Amphan, according to an IMD report on early Sunday, is developing into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal and can become a very severe cyclonic storm potentially in the next 24 hours.

Seventeen teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Odisha and West Bengal in view of the approaching Cyclone Amphan. Cyclone Amphan, according to an IMD report on early Sunday, is developing into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal and can become a very severe cyclonic storm potentially in the next 24 hours. Seven teams of the force have been deployed in West Bengal. These teams are in six districts -- South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Howrah and Hooghly. In Odisha, ten teams have been deployed in seven districts -- Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore and Mayurbhanj. One team of NDRF consists of around 45 personnel. Meanwhile, Cyclone Amphan has gathered strength and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of heavy rainfall coupled with high-velocity wind in several coastal districts of Odisha and parts of West Bengal. It is likely to cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Sagar Islands in West Bengal and Hatiya islands in Bangladesh between afternoon and evening of May 20 as a very severe cyclonic storm. According to a bulletin issued by the weather office at 2 pm, AMPHAN moved slowly northwestwards with a speed of 3 kmph and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. Under its impact, the coastal districts of Gangetic West Bengal, including North and South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, East and West Midnapore, Howrah and Hooghly are likely to experience light to moderate rain at many places with heavy downpour at isolated places on May 19. On May 20, rainfall will occur in many places over the districts in Gangetic West Bengal, with heavy to very heavy downpour in North and South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore districts. In Odisha, 'Amphan' is likely to trigger heavy rainfall in some parts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts, while moderate rainfall will lash other coastal areas Monday onwards. Light to moderate rain or thundershower is likely to occur at most places over coastal Odisha, while heavy to very heavy rainfall will lash some places over the coastal areas on Tuesday and Wednesday. Light to moderate rain or thundershower will occur at many places over north coastal Odisha and some places over the rest of the districts of Odisha on May 20 and 21. There will be heavy rainfall at some places over Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts on these two days. Squall with speed reaching 45-55 kmph and gusting to 65 kmph is likely to commence along and off the south Odisha coast from May 18 evening. Wind with similar speed is also likely along and off Odisha coast from May 19 morning. The wind speed will increase becoming gale. Wind speed reaching 75-85 kmph, gusting to 95 kmph from May 20 morning is likely along and off the north Odisha coast. At present, squally wind speed reaching 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph is prevailing over southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. It is likely to increase, becoming 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph over southern parts of central Bay of Bengal by Monday morning, 160-170 kmph gusting to 190 kmph over northern parts of central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal on May 19 and 155-165 kmph gusting to 180 kmph over north Bay of Bengal on May 20. Sea condition will be very high over southwest and adjoining central Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. It will become phenomenal over southern parts of central Bay of Bengal from Sunday night, over northern parts of central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Bay of Bengal on May 19 and over north Bay of Bengal on May 20. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into north Bay of Bengal along and off West Bengal-Odisha coasts from May 18 to 21 and those who are out in the sea, were asked to return to coasts by May 17. Distant Warning Signal No.2 (DC-2) was hoisted at all ports of Odisha. (with inputs from PTI)

NDRF deploys 17 teams in Odisha, West Bengal as Cyclone Amphan intensifies

The Odisha Government has issued guidelines for smooth lifting and distribution of newspapers during the lockdown.

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"Keeping in view the role and responsibility of the newspapers, Government has included newspapers and the distribution as essential services and thus the vehicles carrying the newsprints and newspapers are allowed to ply without any obstruction," an official release said.&nbsp;

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"Newspaper sale counters will operate from 7 AM to 8 AM and hawkers are allowed to move to the lifting point and for distribution of the newspapers between 4 AM to 7 AM. They are advised to maintain social distancing and handwashing strictly," it said.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country to deal with the spread of coronavirus, saying that "social distancing" is the only option to deal with the disease, which spreads rapidly.

In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Modi said that it is vital to break the chain of the disease and experts have said that at least 21 days are needed for it.

The Odisha Government has issued guidelines for smooth lifting and distribution of newspapers during the lockdown. Also read: India Lockdown: Kashmiri youths stuck in Haryana's Hisar, Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala extends help "Keeping in view the role and responsibility of the newspapers, Government has included newspapers and the distribution as essential services and thus the vehicles carrying the newsprints and newspapers are allowed to ply without any obstruction," an official release said.

The Odisha Government has issued guidelines for smooth lifting and distribution of newspapers during the lockdown. Also read: India Lockdown: Kashmiri youths stuck in Haryana's Hisar, Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala extends help "Keeping in view the role and responsibility of the newspapers, Government has included newspapers and the distribution as essential services and thus the vehicles carrying the newsprints and newspapers are allowed to ply without any obstruction," an official release said. Also read: Situation in Iran remains precarious, India asks citizens to stay put "Newspaper sale counters will operate from 7 AM to 8 AM and hawkers are allowed to move to the lifting point and for distribution of the newspapers between 4 AM to 7 AM. They are advised to maintain social distancing and handwashing strictly," it said. × Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country to deal with the spread of coronavirus, saying that "social distancing" is the only option to deal with the disease, which spreads rapidly. In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Modi said that it is vital to break the chain of the disease and experts have said that at least 21 days are needed for it.

Odisha govt issues guidelines for smooth distribution of newspapers during lockdown

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced that in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak all doctors, paramedical and healthcare staff will be given four months` advance salary for April, May, June and July. 
 
"Our doctors, paramedical and healthcare staff are our first line of defence. In the fight against coronavirus, there is no comparison of their service and allegiance as they are working day and night in a difficult situation, leaving everything. The state stands behind the families of health personnel who are doing Yeoman service for the society in the face of COVID-19 pandemic," he told media persons.

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Patnaik further said: "We have sanctioned four months advance salary at one go. We appeal to people to appreciate the sacrifice and efforts of health personnel and treat them with respect and honour. Any misbehaviour with doctors will be treated with an iron hand".

Patnaik had earlier donated his three months salary to the Chief Minister`s Relief Fund to help those affected by COVID-19.

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The Odisha Government had on Tuesday decided to enforce a lockdown in the entire state till March 29 as a precautionary measure. 
 
Two persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.India has recorded 562 cases positive cases which include 43 foreign nationals. 
 
So far, nine people have died of COVID-19 in the country.&nbsp;

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced that in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak all doctors, paramedical and healthcare staff will be given four months` advance salary for April, May, June and July.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced that in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak all doctors, paramedical and healthcare staff will be given four months` advance salary for April, May, June and July. "Our doctors, paramedical and healthcare staff are our first line of defence. In the fight against coronavirus, there is no comparison of their service and allegiance as they are working day and night in a difficult situation, leaving everything. The state stands behind the families of health personnel who are doing Yeoman service for the society in the face of COVID-19 pandemic," he told media persons. Also read: 17 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Haryana Patnaik further said: "We have sanctioned four months advance salary at one go. We appeal to people to appreciate the sacrifice and efforts of health personnel and treat them with respect and honour. Any misbehaviour with doctors will be treated with an iron hand". Patnaik had earlier donated his three months salary to the Chief Minister`s Relief Fund to help those affected by COVID-19. Also read: Mahabharata battle won in 18 days, war against COVID-19 will take 21 days: PM Modi The Odisha Government had on Tuesday decided to enforce a lockdown in the entire state till March 29 as a precautionary measure. Two persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.India has recorded 562 cases positive cases which include 43 foreign nationals. So far, nine people have died of COVID-19 in the country.

Combating COVID-19: Odisha govt sanctions four months' salary in advance for medical staff

Around 27 officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 16 belonging to the Indian Police Service (IPS) in Odisha have been promoted to higher ranks.

The state government announced the promotion on Saturday, adding that four out of the 27 IAS officers have been promoted to the rank of Principal Secretary. These are: Hemant Sharma, Bishnupada Sethi, Chitra Arumugam and Sushil Kumar Lohani from the 1995 batch. 
 
while among those promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) include Anirudh K Singh, Anup Kumar Sahoo, Amrita Dash, Anoop Krishna and Sudha Singh.

Arisingha Bhoi, Amitendra Nath Sinha and S Praveen Kumar, were promoted from IPS officers to Inspector Generals. Among those promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) include Anirudh K Singh, Anup Kumar Sahoo, Amrita Dash, Anoop Krishna and Sudha Singh. 
 
In addition, four IPS officers, namely RK Sharma, Saumendra K Priyadarshi, Santosh Bala and Ritu Arora have been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (ADG).

(With inputs from ANI)

Around 27 officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 16 belonging to the Indian Police Service (IPS) in Odisha have been promoted to higher ranks. The state government announced the promotion on Saturday, adding that four out of the 27 IAS officers have been promoted to the rank of Principal Secretary.

Around 27 officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 16 belonging to the Indian Police Service (IPS) in Odisha have been promoted to higher ranks. The state government announced the promotion on Saturday, adding that four out of the 27 IAS officers have been promoted to the rank of Principal Secretary. These are: Hemant Sharma, Bishnupada Sethi, Chitra Arumugam and Sushil Kumar Lohani from the 1995 batch. while among those promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) include Anirudh K Singh, Anup Kumar Sahoo, Amrita Dash, Anoop Krishna and Sudha Singh. Arisingha Bhoi, Amitendra Nath Sinha and S Praveen Kumar, were promoted from IPS officers to Inspector Generals. Among those promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) include Anirudh K Singh, Anup Kumar Sahoo, Amrita Dash, Anoop Krishna and Sudha Singh. In addition, four IPS officers, namely RK Sharma, Saumendra K Priyadarshi, Santosh Bala and Ritu Arora have been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (ADG). (With inputs from ANI)

27 IAS, 16 IPS officers promoted in Odisha

Odisha has made appreciable progress by achieving 93 per cent Aadhaar enrolment, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Deputy Director-General G Venugopal Reddy said on Tuesday. 
 
According to an official statement, the issue was discussed at the state-level Unique Identification Implementation Committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy. 
 
"Odisha has made appreciable progress in the implementation of Aadhaar enrolment. The enrolment achievement in Odisha has been more than 93 per cent against all India average of around 90 per cent," Reddy said. 
 
He also said that the progress of Odisha in other indicators was also comparatively good. 
 
According to the available data, out of the projected population of 4.58 crore by 2019, so far 4.41 crore Aadhaar numbers have been generated in the age group of 18 and above which is around 93.1 per cent of the projected population. 
 
Reviewing the progress, Tripathy directed the nodal implementing agency along with concerned departments to devise age-group specific strategies of live saturation enrolment and scale-up Odisha to among the top five states in Aadhaar implementation. 
 
"Tripathy further directed to focus on Aadhaar generation of children in the age group of 0-5 and 5-18. It was decided to link the issue of Birth Certificates to Aadhaar registration. IT Secretary Mishra presented the technical and administrative matters for age-specific strategy," the statement said. 
 
It was decided that Aadhaar facilitation centres would be opened at hospitals and urban local bodies for Aadhaar generation at the time of birth and issue of birth certificates. For the purpose, newly updated kits would be procured. Target has been set to roll out the process for registration by January 2020. 
 
Chief Secretary directed that Anganwadi centres and schools should be actively involved in Aadhaar enrolment of the children.

Odisha has made appreciable progress by achieving 93 per cent Aadhaar enrolment, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Deputy Director-General G Venugopal Reddy said on Tuesday.

Odisha has made appreciable progress by achieving 93 per cent Aadhaar enrolment, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Deputy Director-General G Venugopal Reddy said on Tuesday. According to an official statement, the issue was discussed at the state-level Unique Identification Implementation Committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy. "Odisha has made appreciable progress in the implementation of Aadhaar enrolment. The enrolment achievement in Odisha has been more than 93 per cent against all India average of around 90 per cent," Reddy said. He also said that the progress of Odisha in other indicators was also comparatively good. According to the available data, out of the projected population of 4.58 crore by 2019, so far 4.41 crore Aadhaar numbers have been generated in the age group of 18 and above which is around 93.1 per cent of the projected population. Reviewing the progress, Tripathy directed the nodal implementing agency along with concerned departments to devise age-group specific strategies of live saturation enrolment and scale-up Odisha to among the top five states in Aadhaar implementation. "Tripathy further directed to focus on Aadhaar generation of children in the age group of 0-5 and 5-18. It was decided to link the issue of Birth Certificates to Aadhaar registration. IT Secretary Mishra presented the technical and administrative matters for age-specific strategy," the statement said. It was decided that Aadhaar facilitation centres would be opened at hospitals and urban local bodies for Aadhaar generation at the time of birth and issue of birth certificates. For the purpose, newly updated kits would be procured. Target has been set to roll out the process for registration by January 2020. Chief Secretary directed that Anganwadi centres and schools should be actively involved in Aadhaar enrolment of the children.

Odisha achieves 93% Aadhar enrollments, country's average around 90%

On Wednesday night, India successfully conducted a test-firing of two Prithvi ballistic missiles off the coast of Odisha.

The army is planning a series of user trials from a test range off the coast of Odisha.

Prithvi-2 is an indigenously developed nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile.

Earlier this month, India also carried out a similar night-time test firing of 2,000 kilometres strike range <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-carries-out-successful-night-time-test-firing-of-agni-2-ballistic-missile-262631">Agni -2 ballistic missile</a>.

The test last night was carried out under the supervision of Strategic Forces Command.

On Wednesday night, India successfully conducted a test-firing of two Prithvi ballistic missiles off the coast of Odisha. The army is planning a series of user trials from a test range off the coast of Odisha.

On Wednesday night, India successfully conducted a test-firing of two Prithvi ballistic missiles off the coast of Odisha. The army is planning a series of user trials from a test range off the coast of Odisha. Prithvi-2 is an indigenously developed nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile. Earlier this month, India also carried out a similar night-time test firing of 2,000 kilometres strike range Agni -2 ballistic missile. The test last night was carried out under the supervision of Strategic Forces Command.

India test fires Prithvi-2 ballistic missile off Odisha coast

At least 13 people were killed in Bangladesh and India after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-bulbul-home-minister-assures-west-bengal-government-of-all-possible-help-261178">cyclone Bulbul lashed coastal areas</a> this weekend, though prompt evacuations saved many lives and the worst was over, officials said on Sunday.

Five of the six victims in Bangladesh were killed by falling trees, including a 52-year old woman who had spent the night in a shelter. She returned home on Sunday and was killed when a tree crashed onto her house.

Another victim, a 60-year old fisherman, had refused to evacuate.

Some 30 people were injured and around 6,000 homes were partially or fully damaged, Bangladeshi authorities said.

Two fishing boats have not yet returned and relatives have been unable to contact the roughly 36 men on board, added Anwar Uddin, a local public representative in the southern Bhola district.

No major damage was immediately reported in camps in southeast Bangladesh where hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar are living.

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In India's state of West Bengal, seven people were killed, Javed Khan, the state's minister for disaster management told reporters on Sunday evening.

India's meteorological department said the cyclone was expected to weaken but warned fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next 12 hours.

Some 2 million people from all of Bangladesh's 13 coastal districts huddled in about 5,558 shelters on Saturday night. Outside, wind speeds rose to between 100 and 120 km per hour (62-75 mph), and some low-lying coastal areas were flooded.

Wind speeds have now come down to between 70 and 80 kph (43-50 mph), authorities said.

"It may take a couple of days to get a normal situation," Enamur Rahman, junior minister for disaster management and relief, told Reuters.

About 1,200 predominantly domestic tourists were stuck on St. Martin's Island, part of the Cox's Bazar district, Rahman said. "All of them will be rescued," he said.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/six-dead-36-fishermen-missing-after-cyclone-bulbul-lashes-bangladesh-261166">cyclone</a> season in the Bay of Bengal can last from April to December. In 1999 a super-cyclone battered the coast of India's Odisha state for 30 hours, killing 10,000 people.

At least 13 people were killed in Bangladesh and India after cyclone Bulbul lashed coastal areas this weekend, though prompt evacuations saved many lives and the worst was over, officials said on Sunday.

At least 13 people were killed in Bangladesh and India after cyclone Bulbul lashed coastal areas this weekend, though prompt evacuations saved many lives and the worst was over, officials said on Sunday. Five of the six victims in Bangladesh were killed by falling trees, including a 52-year old woman who had spent the night in a shelter. She returned home on Sunday and was killed when a tree crashed onto her house. Another victim, a 60-year old fisherman, had refused to evacuate. Some 30 people were injured and around 6,000 homes were partially or fully damaged, Bangladeshi authorities said. Two fishing boats have not yet returned and relatives have been unable to contact the roughly 36 men on board, added Anwar Uddin, a local public representative in the southern Bhola district. No major damage was immediately reported in camps in southeast Bangladesh where hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar are living. × In India's state of West Bengal, seven people were killed, Javed Khan, the state's minister for disaster management told reporters on Sunday evening. India's meteorological department said the cyclone was expected to weaken but warned fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next 12 hours. Some 2 million people from all of Bangladesh's 13 coastal districts huddled in about 5,558 shelters on Saturday night. Outside, wind speeds rose to between 100 and 120 km per hour (62-75 mph), and some low-lying coastal areas were flooded. Wind speeds have now come down to between 70 and 80 kph (43-50 mph), authorities said. "It may take a couple of days to get a normal situation," Enamur Rahman, junior minister for disaster management and relief, told Reuters. About 1,200 predominantly domestic tourists were stuck on St. Martin's Island, part of the Cox's Bazar district, Rahman said. "All of them will be rescued," he said. The cyclone season in the Bay of Bengal can last from April to December. In 1999 a super-cyclone battered the coast of India's Odisha state for 30 hours, killing 10,000 people.

Dozen dead, fishermen missing after cyclone Bulbul lashes Bangladesh and India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the centre is closely monitoring the situation after cyclone Bulbul has hit Eastern India and assured the West Bengal government of full support.

"Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central &amp; state relief agencies. Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help. I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather," Shah tweeted from his official handle.

"10 teams of NDRF in West Bengal and 6 teams in Odisha have already been deployed and are assisting the state administration in the evacuation, restoration of roads and in the distribution of relief materials. Additional 18 teams of NDRF have been kept on standby," he added.

The severe cyclonic storm Bulbul has wreaked havoc in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas region on Sunday.

Due to the speedy winds, several trees were uprooted and roads were blocked forcing the administration to carry out road clearance work.

In the morning today, several NDRF officials with the chain saw machines were seen cutting the fallen trees and making efforts to clean up the blocked roads.

Yesterday, after Bulbul hit Odisha, a couple of roads were also blocked in Kendrapada causing traffic snarls.

The fallen trees were later cleared by NDRF officials.The very severe cyclonic storm Bulbul has crossed West Bengal Coast close to Sunderban Dhanchi forest from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm on Saturday.

"Presently, this cyclonic storm Bulbul lies off the coast of Bangladesh and adjoining areas. It is now away from West Bengal and losing its intensity. We are expecting that the cyclonic storm will become a depression within the next 12 hours. A wind warning is there so fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea in the next 24 hours," GC Das, Alipore IMD Director told ANI.&nbsp;

 
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the centre is closely monitoring the situation after cyclone Bulbul has hit Eastern India and assured the West Bengal government of full support.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the centre is closely monitoring the situation after cyclone Bulbul has hit Eastern India and assured the West Bengal government of full support. "Closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Bulbul hits Eastern India. We are continuously in touch with central & state relief agencies. Have spoken to CM @MamataOfficial and have assured all possible help. I pray to almighty for those who are braving out this adverse weather," Shah tweeted from his official handle. "10 teams of NDRF in West Bengal and 6 teams in Odisha have already been deployed and are assisting the state administration in the evacuation, restoration of roads and in the distribution of relief materials. Additional 18 teams of NDRF have been kept on standby," he added. The severe cyclonic storm Bulbul has wreaked havoc in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas region on Sunday. Due to the speedy winds, several trees were uprooted and roads were blocked forcing the administration to carry out road clearance work. In the morning today, several NDRF officials with the chain saw machines were seen cutting the fallen trees and making efforts to clean up the blocked roads. Yesterday, after Bulbul hit Odisha, a couple of roads were also blocked in Kendrapada causing traffic snarls. The fallen trees were later cleared by NDRF officials.The very severe cyclonic storm Bulbul has crossed West Bengal Coast close to Sunderban Dhanchi forest from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm on Saturday. "Presently, this cyclonic storm Bulbul lies off the coast of Bangladesh and adjoining areas. It is now away from West Bengal and losing its intensity. We are expecting that the cyclonic storm will become a depression within the next 12 hours. A wind warning is there so fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea in the next 24 hours," GC Das, Alipore IMD Director told ANI.

Cyclone 'Bulbul': Home Minister assures West Bengal government of all possible help

Around 350 people from Baincha village have taken shelter in Balasore district in Odisha after Cyclonic storm 'Bulbul'&nbsp;created havoc in the region.

The shelter home is situated in the Sadar block of the Baleswar district. The villagers belonging to storm-stricken villages were served food by the local officials and efforts are on to clean up the roads due to fallen trees.

According to Alipore Meteorological Department, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-bulbul-pm-modi-holds-talks-with-mamata-banerjee-assures-help-261122">cyclone Bulbul</a> is now over Bangladesh after crossing West Bengal yesterday.

"Cyclonic storm Bulbul now lies over coastal areas of Bangladesh, away from Bengal. In the next 12 hours, this tropical cyclone will become depressed and lose intensity. There is only wind warning now," said GC Das, an official from Alipore Meteorological Department while speaking to ANI.

Alipore Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the fishermen in the region advising them not to venture in the sea for the next few days.

Yesterday, around two hundred people have taken shelter at Sagar Pilot Station of Kolkata Port Trust after the cyclonic storm affected several areas of West Bengal.&nbsp; 
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Around 350 people from Baincha village have taken shelter in Balasore district in Odisha after Cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' created havoc in the region. The shelter home is situated in the Sadar block of the Baleswar district.

Around 350 people from Baincha village have taken shelter in Balasore district in Odisha after Cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' created havoc in the region. The shelter home is situated in the Sadar block of the Baleswar district. The villagers belonging to storm-stricken villages were served food by the local officials and efforts are on to clean up the roads due to fallen trees. According to Alipore Meteorological Department, the cyclone Bulbul is now over Bangladesh after crossing West Bengal yesterday. "Cyclonic storm Bulbul now lies over coastal areas of Bangladesh, away from Bengal. In the next 12 hours, this tropical cyclone will become depressed and lose intensity. There is only wind warning now," said GC Das, an official from Alipore Meteorological Department while speaking to ANI. Alipore Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the fishermen in the region advising them not to venture in the sea for the next few days. Yesterday, around two hundred people have taken shelter at Sagar Pilot Station of Kolkata Port Trust after the cyclonic storm affected several areas of West Bengal.

Cyclone 'Bulbul': Around 350 people take shelter at Baleswar district in Odisha

HR Biswas, director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, on Saturday said that heavy downpour with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph is likely in the north coastal districts of Odisha due to the severe cyclonic storm 'Bulbul.'

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph is likely to occur in the north coastal districts of Jagatsingpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj and Kendrapada within 24 hours under impact of severe cyclonic storm Bulbul," he said while speaking to ANI in Bhubaneshwar.

Biswas also said that Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, Asit Tripathi had visited IMD MeT department and reviewed the status of the cyclonic storm.

"The officials are at work and coordinating with different teams to provide a minute to minute update to the people. Paradip district has received rainfall of 106.9 millimeters in last 24 hours across Odisha," Biswas added.

He also said that rainfall will decrease after 24 hours in cyclone-affected regions and the sky will mostly be cloudy. "The fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till Sunday (November 10)," he said.

'Bulbul'&nbsp;is moving towards West Bengal and Bangladesh. It is likely to make landfall in Bangladesh with wind speed of around 110-120 kmph in the late evening or at night today. 
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HR Biswas, director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, on Saturday said that heavy downpour with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph is likely in the north coastal districts of Odisha due to the severe cyclonic storm 'Bulbul.

HR Biswas, director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, on Saturday said that heavy downpour with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph is likely in the north coastal districts of Odisha due to the severe cyclonic storm 'Bulbul.' "Heavy to very heavy rainfall with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph is likely to occur in the north coastal districts of Jagatsingpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj and Kendrapada within 24 hours under impact of severe cyclonic storm Bulbul," he said while speaking to ANI in Bhubaneshwar. Biswas also said that Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, Asit Tripathi had visited IMD MeT department and reviewed the status of the cyclonic storm. "The officials are at work and coordinating with different teams to provide a minute to minute update to the people. Paradip district has received rainfall of 106.9 millimeters in last 24 hours across Odisha," Biswas added. He also said that rainfall will decrease after 24 hours in cyclone-affected regions and the sky will mostly be cloudy. "The fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till Sunday (November 10)," he said. 'Bulbul' is moving towards West Bengal and Bangladesh. It is likely to make landfall in Bangladesh with wind speed of around 110-120 kmph in the late evening or at night today.

Heavy rainfall likely to occur over north coastal districts of Odisha: IMD Bhubaneswar

The cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' is likely to lash Odisha with heavy rains and strong winds from Friday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

As a precautionary measure, the district administrations in Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara have ordered the closure of schools and Anganwadi Centres for two days.

"It is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during the next six hours. It is very likely to move initially north-northwestwards for next 12 hours and then nearly northwards till November 9 morning and then re-curve northeastwards towards Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal," read a statement.

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IMD has issued a warning for strong wind speed reaching 35 - 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph becoming squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph by the afternoon of November 8 over Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak districts.

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The cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' is likely to lash Odisha with heavy rains and strong winds from Friday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). As a precautionary measure, the district administrations in Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara have ordered the closure of schools and Anganwadi Centres for two days.

The cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' is likely to lash Odisha with heavy rains and strong winds from Friday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). As a precautionary measure, the district administrations in Puri, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara have ordered the closure of schools and Anganwadi Centres for two days. "It is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during the next six hours. It is very likely to move initially north-northwestwards for next 12 hours and then nearly northwards till November 9 morning and then re-curve northeastwards towards Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal," read a statement. (A)CS Bulbul intensified into a SCS at 1730 IST and lay centred about 510 km S-SE of Paradip .To intensify further in next 24 hours .To move towards Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coast. (B)Depression over Arabian Sea weakened into a WML over NE AS and adj Saurashtra Coast pic.twitter.com/KlX1oMEDk2 — India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) November 7, 2019 × IMD has issued a warning for strong wind speed reaching 35 - 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph becoming squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph by the afternoon of November 8 over Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak districts. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Bulbul likely to lash Odisha with heavy rains and strong winds

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that few places over Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

The weather forecast agency further predicted that areas such as Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Telangana, Rayalaseema, North and South Interior Karnataka are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day, stated IMD in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin.

Also, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with heavy falls likely over peninsular India and northeast India during next 24 hours.

Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning is also likely over east India and peninsular India during the same period.

The thunderstorm accompanied with lightning is also very likely over Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim and Odisha.

Delhi will witness cloudy sky with the possibility of development of thunder lightning today while in Mumbai, rain or thundershowers would occur towards the afternoon or evening.&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that few places over Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that few places over Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecast agency further predicted that areas such as Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Telangana, Rayalaseema, North and South Interior Karnataka are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day, stated IMD in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin. Also, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with heavy falls likely over peninsular India and northeast India during next 24 hours. Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning is also likely over east India and peninsular India during the same period. The thunderstorm accompanied with lightning is also very likely over Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim and Odisha. Delhi will witness cloudy sky with the possibility of development of thunder lightning today while in Mumbai, rain or thundershowers would occur towards the afternoon or evening.

Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh likely to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning of heavy rainfall in some districts of the state in the wake of two cyclonic circulations over interior Odisha.

"Two cyclonic circulations over interior Odisha could cause heavy rainfall at several places in the state," Shashikant, Scientist, IMD Bhubaneswar, said.

"Under its influence districts like Kandhamal, Boudh, Nayagarh, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar will experience heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in the next 24 hours," Shashikant added.

As per the weather report, the rainfall could continue for three days, after which its intensity may decrease.No warning has been issued for fishermen and local people have been advised to be at safe locations.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning of heavy rainfall in some districts of the state in the wake of two cyclonic circulations over interior Odisha.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning of heavy rainfall in some districts of the state in the wake of two cyclonic circulations over interior Odisha. "Two cyclonic circulations over interior Odisha could cause heavy rainfall at several places in the state," Shashikant, Scientist, IMD Bhubaneswar, said. "Under its influence districts like Kandhamal, Boudh, Nayagarh, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar will experience heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in the next 24 hours," Shashikant added. As per the weather report, the rainfall could continue for three days, after which its intensity may decrease.No warning has been issued for fishermen and local people have been advised to be at safe locations.

Odisha: India Meteorological Department issues heavy rainfall warning for some districts

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