- Panic buying in Odisha sends prices soaring
Thousands of twin city dwellers on Friday made a beeline for shops to stock up on vegetables and dry food ...More
Thousands of twin city dwellers on Friday made a beeline for shops to stock up on vegetables and dry food. The mad rush led to a steep rise in prices of chura (fl attened rice ), potatoes and candles. ...Less

- Central team visits Odisha's cyclone Jawad affected districts
The inter-ministerial central team led by Saurav Ray, Joint Secretary (CEPI), Ministry of Home Affairs, w ...More
The inter-ministerial central team led by Saurav Ray, Joint Secretary (CEPI), Ministry of Home Affairs, was apprised by the state government on the damages done by the calamity. Though there were no major damages to the electrical infrastructures and buildings, the extremely heavy rainfall during the calamity had severely damaged the standing crops. ...Less

- Cyclonic storm 'Asani' weakens into depression over coastal Andhra
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the deep depression remained practically stationary d ...More
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the deep depression remained practically stationary during the last six hours and weakened into a depression over the same region. It lay centred close to west of Machilipatnam. ...Less

- Cyclone threat looms over east coast, Odisha on alert
The low-pressure area is very likely to move north-westwards and intensify into a depression over the sou ...More
The low-pressure area is very likely to move north-westwards and intensify into a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal, and into a cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director-General Mrutunjay Mohapatra said. ...Less

- Odisha in 2025: Security gains, industrial push amid tragedies and turmoil
One of the major positives for the state was its progress towards becoming a Naxal-free state, with secur ...More
One of the major positives for the state was its progress towards becoming a Naxal-free state, with security forces neutralising six red rebels, including CPI(Maoist) central committee member Ganesh Uike, who carried a bounty of Rs 1.1 crore on his head. ...Less

- Odisha rushes rescue teams to 7 districts, orders evacuation as IMD issues cyclone warning
As many as 42 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and 24 squads of National Disaster Resp ...More
As many as 42 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and 24 squads of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with fire brigade personnel, have been dispatched to the seven districts -- Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal. ...Less

- Odisha: No cyclone forecast made by Met department, do not believe in rumours, says IMD DG Mohapatra
Mohapatra, often referred as the 'Cyclone Man' of India, advised people not to believe in rumours and ins ...More
Mohapatra, often referred as the 'Cyclone Man' of India, advised people not to believe in rumours and instead follow the information being shared by the IMD. "We are keeping a close watch on the possible system brewing in the Bay of Bengal and further information will be shared as and when a clearer picture emerges," he said. ...Less

- National Jr Athletics C'ships from Oct 25 postponed due to impending cyclone in Odisha
The 39th National Junior Athletics Championships in Odisha, set for October 25, has been postponed due to ...More
The 39th National Junior Athletics Championships in Odisha, set for October 25, has been postponed due to an impending cyclone. The event was to occur at Kalinga Stadium. The IMD warns of a severe cyclonic storm approaching the eastern coast. New dates will be announced soon by the Athletics Federation of India. ...Less

- Bengaluru taps its HAM community to tackle Covid-19 spread
Known informally as HAM radio operators, these hobbyists use wireless radio sets and antennas - both stat ...More
Known informally as HAM radio operators, these hobbyists use wireless radio sets and antennas - both static as well as mobile -- to interact with fellow HAM users across the world, a technique developed over a century ago. ...Less

- Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in West Bengal, NDRF teams take Covid-19 precautions
While more than 500,000 people in West Bengal and 158,640 people in Odisha have been evacuated, disaster ...More
While more than 500,000 people in West Bengal and 158,640 people in Odisha have been evacuated, disaster management officials said they are taking extra caution in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...Less

- Severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas' likely to make landfall near Odisha's Dhamra Port: IMD
'Yaas' is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm dur ...More
'Yaas' is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during the next 12 hours, the IMD said in its latest bulletin issued at 9.10 am on Tuesday. The Met department added that wind speeds will increase to 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph over northwest Bay of Bengal and along and off north Odisha and adjoining West Bengal coasts. ...Less

- Odisha on high alert ahead of cyclone, fishermen advised caution
Odisha is on high alert as a cyclonic storm brews in the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall is expected from O ...More
Odisha is on high alert as a cyclonic storm brews in the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall is expected from October 27. While not a direct landfall, widespread downpours and gusty winds are forecast. State departments are prepared for the impending storm. Coastal and southern districts will see significant rain. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea. ...Less

- Bhubaneswar airport to suspend operations for 16 hrs in view of cyclone Dana
Flight operations at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar are suspended for 16 hours from Th ...More
Flight operations at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar are suspended for 16 hours from Thursday evening due to cyclone Dana. The cyclone, with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port by Friday morning. East Coast Railway canceled 198 trains. ...Less

- Odisha opens over 2,000 cyclone shelters to house people likely to be impacted by 'Montha'
Odisha is bracing itself for the force of cyclone Montha, with a robust response underway. More than 2,00 ...More
Odisha is bracing itself for the force of cyclone Montha, with a robust response underway. More than 2,000 relief centers are actively supporting residents in eight southern districts as authorities prioritize safety. In a proactive maneuver, over 11,000 individuals have been safely evacuated, with a zero-casualty goal in sight. Rescue teams are fully mobilized, while tourist access has been restricted. ...Less

- Cyclone Dana landfall: These coastal states warned of heavy rainfall. Check IMD's latest update
Cyclone Dana landfall updates: Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts, bet ...More
Cyclone Dana landfall updates: Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts, between Puri and Sagar Island, on the intervening night of October 24 and 25. Cyclone Dana is expected to make a landfall over the coastal states of West Bengal and Odisha on Thursday. Odisha has been put on high alert and the state government is taking all necessary precautions. ...Less

- Depression forming over Bay of Bengal: Odisha and West Bengal get IMD alert for heavy rains and strong winds
Depression over Bay of Bengal: A low-pressure system in the Southwest Bay of Bengal by May 22, 2024, will ...More
Depression over Bay of Bengal: A low-pressure system in the Southwest Bay of Bengal by May 22, 2024, will intensify into a depression by May 24, causing heavy rainfall in northern Odisha and West Bengal. The sea is also expected to be rough. Fishermen should avoid the Central and North Bay of Bengal from May 23. ...Less

- Cyclone Montha Live Tracker: Heavy rain warning for Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Bengal; Check current position, speed & landfall timing
Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. It is moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coas ...More
Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. It is moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Coastal areas in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha are experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities are taking precautionary measures, including sheltering fishermen and shifting people from vulnerable zones. ...Less

- Cyclone Montha weather forecast: Switch off electricity, avoid danger zones, says IMD as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha brace for very heavy rainfall
Cyclone Montha is poised to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, bringing extremely hea ...More
Cyclone Montha is poised to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, bringing extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for several districts in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, with Odisha and West Bengal also anticipating heavy rain and thunderstorms. ...Less

- Cyclone Montha weather forecast: Check full list of states with heavy rainfall warning, landfall timing and more
Cyclone Montha weather forecast: Cyclone Montha is intensifying and is set to make landfall on the Andhra ...More
Cyclone Montha weather forecast: Cyclone Montha is intensifying and is set to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kakinada on October 28 evening as a severe cyclonic storm. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected along India's east coast, prompting red alerts in several Andhra Pradesh districts and school closures across affected states. ...Less

- Weather alert: IMD warns of depression over the Bay of Bengal. Will it turn into a cyclone?
IMD forecasts low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal, bringing rain to Odisha. Skymet predicts depression w ...More
IMD forecasts low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal, bringing rain to Odisha. Skymet predicts depression with thunderstorm activities. Monsoon advances into Nicobar Islands and South Andaman Sea, expected in Kerala by May 31st ...Less

- Severe cyclone Remal warning for Bengal and Odisha. IMD shares landfall and heavy rains update
Cyclone Remal update: A low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic ...More
Cyclone Remal update: A low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 25th, impacting various regions including the Andaman Islands and Manipur. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, strong winds, squally weather, and the advancement of the Southwest Monsoon. ...Less
