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Political row erupts over exclusion of BJD MLAs from Odisha CM Majhi's flood tour
BJD legislators in Jajpur allege they were sidelined during Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's flood visit. Local MLA Sujata Sahu filed a police complaint against BJP workers for alleged misbehavior. She stated the district collector had invited her to join the Chief Minister's tour. The Chief Minister visited flood-affected areas by boat with ministers and officials. The Jajpur Collector cited security reasons for the exclusion of the BJD MLAs.
CM Majhi visits flood-hit Jajpur, Bhadrak districts as over 7.85 lakh affected in Odisha
Odisha's Chief Minister undertook a boat ride to reach inundated villages in Jajpur district. The flood situation remains grim, affecting over 7.85 lakh people across several districts. The state government has deployed rescue teams and opened relief camps for evacuated citizens. Meanwhile, a political row erupted over alleged exclusion of opposition MLAs from the CM's visit. The India Meteorological Department forecasts more rains, issuing alerts for multiple districts.
Fresh floods hit six Odisha districts, over 41,000 people moved to safer locations
Heavy rainfall has triggered fresh floods across six Odisha districts. Authorities have relocated over 41,000 people to relief centers. Rising river levels are causing widespread inundation in several affected areas. Rescue teams are actively working to reach cut-off habitations. Agricultural lands and homes have been severely impacted by the ongoing deluge.
Odisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floods
Odisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north Odisha districts. Senior officials are overseeing flood management efforts across vulnerable regions. Educational institutions in six districts have been closed for safety.
One dead, several affected in Odisha as incessant rain hits normal life, sparks flood fears
A two-year-old girl died and several others were affected by heavy rainfall. Flood fears loom large for the Baitarani River as water levels rise. Many urban areas experienced water-logging, disrupting normal life and vehicular movement. Authorities have taken adequate measures and placed rescue teams at vulnerable locations. Educational institutions were closed in several districts due to the ongoing downpour.
Flood-like situation in low-lying parts of Odisha as water level of Subarnarekha, Baitarani rivers rise
Odisha faces a flood threat. The Subarnarekha and Baitarani rivers have breached danger levels. Heavy rainfall caused the water levels to rise. The Baitarani river is flowing above the danger mark at Akhuapada. The Subarnarekha river is also above the danger level at Rajghat in Balasore district. Officials are monitoring the situation in Jajpur and Bhadrak districts.
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Flood-like situation in 3 districts of Odisha; govt starts evacuation of affected people
Odisha grapples with a flood-like situation. Swollen rivers inundated Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur. Subarnarekha, Baitarani, and Jalka rivers are flowing dangerously. Evacuations are underway in affected districts. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation. A breach occurred in Mayurbhanj, but was contained. Landslides disrupted traffic in Sundargarh. Officials are working to provide relief and manage the crisis.
Odisha govt issues flood alerts, asks three district authorities to go for evacuation, relief operations
Odisha government has issued a high alert for Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts due to rising water levels in rivers like Jalaka, Baitarani, and Subarnarekha. Authorities are evacuating people from low-lying areas as heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar caused the rivers to swell. Rescue and relief teams have been deployed to the affected districts.
Odisha: 123-feet-tall Shiva statue to be inaugurated on Mahashivratri
Visitors will have the opportunity to visit and view the Lord Shiva statue using a lift or stairs, and also enjoy a sky view of the Baitarani river front, an official involved in the project said.
Flood situation under control: Odisha government
The state government has asked Collectors of all districts to remain in full preparedness to meet any kind of eventualities arising out of the flood situation. At least 106 rescue teams are at the ground level and undertaking rescue and evacuation measures where required, an official said.
Odisha eyes boating services at 100 locations by year-end to woo tourists
"Proper choice of the location and their popularisation will attract private investment to the sector and that will take the state's eco-tourism industry to the next level," the chief secretary said.
Cyclone Yaas: PM Modi to conduct aerial survey, review situation in Odisha
The Prime Minister will first land in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar, where he will hold a review meeting scheduled at 11 am today.
Cyclone Yaas-triggered heavy rain lashes north Odisha
Cyclone 'Yaas' wreaked havoc in the beach towns in north Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal, as it hit the coast on Wednesday morning with wind speeds of 130-140 kmph, inundating low-lying areas amid a storm surge, officials said.
6.5 lakh people affected by flood in 3 Odisha districts
A total of 4.02 lakh people have been hit in Kendrapara district, where 31 villages still remained marooned, while 1.71 lakh people were affected by floodwaters in Jajpur district.
70-year-old Odisha tribal man carves canal to bring water to villages
Many villages in the forested, mountainous and tribal-dominated blocks of Banspal, Telkoi and Harichandanpur face acute water scarcity.
India, ADB sign $120 miilion loan pact for irrigation in Odisha
The selected areas for the investment program are the Baitarani, Brahmani, Budhabalanga and Subernarekha river basins and part of Mahanadi Delta.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik writes to PM Narendra Modi for fresh coal block to OTPCL
Stating that Odisha has the largest deposits of power grade coal in the country, Patnaik said the demand for power in the state is growing rapidly.
CM Naveen Patnaik orders evacuation of people as flood situation turns grim
Patnaik has asked the officials to remain on high alert in Baliapal, Bhoigari and Basta blocks in Balasore as the water level in Subarnarekha is rising.
Flood threat looms large over North-Coastal Odisha
With upper catchment areas of river Baitarani receiving heavy rains during the last 24 hours, Odisha government put at least 6 coastal and northern districts on alert.
Fresh rains in Odisha due to low pressure add to flood woes
While water level in rivers including Mahanadi and Baitarani had come down, different parts of the state, mainly northern region, have been lashed by rainfall of low intensity since last night.
Vast stretch of Mahanadi delta zone flooded, toll 34
Floods in Baitarani have affected around 1,52,721 people in Jajpur district where over 5,500 people have been evacuated to relief centres from marooned villages.
High flood situation warning in Odisha's Keonjhar district
Orissa govt alerted 12 districts to gear up for any eventuality as heavy downpour is likely to pound some areas due to a deep depression.
Centre not in favour of closing down mines: Steel Secretary
The Centre is not in favour of closing down some of operational iron ore mines in the wake of Justice M B Shah Commission report on illegal mining activities in Odisha.
Odisha asks State PSUs to clarify on coal block JV companies
Odisha govt has asked the concerned state public sector undertakings to clarify whether there was any irregularities in formation of JVs.
Odisha working on Rs 700 crore project to mitigate flood fury
With frequent floods ravaging the state, Odisha government today said it was implementing a Rs 700 crore project to mitigate flood fury on a long term basis.
Odisha to bid for new coal blocks, seeks return of old ones
Annoyed over deallocation of five coal blocks by the Centre, the Odisha government today decided to step up its demand for their re-allocation.
NGT notice to Centre, Odisha, Essar Steel on river water use
In their plea, they have also sought NGT's directions to restrain construction of water intake wells and pumping stations by Essar Steel.
10 power companies get coal blocks in Odisha: Government
Odisha today said though 10 power generating companies including three state-run public sector undertakings are allocated coal blocks by the Centre.
Orissa, Kerala, Gujarat to jointly explore coal
Orissa, Kerala and Gujarat on Monday agreed to float a Special Purpose Vehicle for joint exploration of coal from Baitarani (west) coal block in the state.
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