KANDHAMAL
School holiday November 3: Will schools remain closed today? Check latest updates for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha & Chhattisgarh as IMD issues heavy rain alerts
School holiday November 3: Cyclone Murasu has led to school closures in several districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Nellore, Prakasam and Palnadu in Andhra Pradesh, as well as Kandhamal and Rayagada in Odisha, have declared holidays for November 3. Schools in Malkangiri will remain shut until November 4. Here are the latest updates from Tamil Nadu too.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces special package for families affected by Cyclone Arnab
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled a comprehensive relief strategy for families ravaged by Cyclone Arnab. Affected households will receive 50 kg of rice and Rs 2,500 in financial aid. The assistance framework includes compensation for losses in crops, property, and housing, alongside support for small businesses and street vendors, reflecting the government's commitment to restore community stability in the wake of the cyclone.
Cyclone Arnab death toll rises to 6 with two bodies recovered in landslide-hit south Odisha village
The death toll in Odisha due to Cyclone Arnab has reached six, with bodies recovered from Gidipabali village. Around 10 individuals remain missing after the village was buried in a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall. Survivors have been relocated to a relief center, expressing fears about their missing loved ones. Various rescue teams are actively searching for the missing persons amidst debris and mud.
Cyclone Arnab intensifies, set to hit Andhra coast as Andaman and Nicobar shuts schools
The Andaman and Nicobar administration has ordered all schools to remain closed for two days. This decision comes as Cyclone Arnab approaches the Bay of Bengal and intensifies. Residents are urged to follow safety guidelines and avoid coastal activities during this period. Fisherfolk are also advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions.
'Very severe storm': IMD issues red alert in Odisha ahead of cyclone Arnab
A cyclonic system is developing over the Bay of Bengal, with expectations to intensify into a severe storm. The system is projected to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast while affecting Odisha. Odisha's government has mobilized 225 rescue teams and canceled all leaves for disaster personnel. Forecasts indicate extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds in southern Odisha districts.
Cyclone Arnab coming? Schools shut across Odisha; Andhra Pradesh on high alert as Bay of Bengal depression inches closer; heavy rain, 75 kmph winds likely
Cyclone Arnab: A depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, triggering school closures, evacuation preparations and a red alert in southern Odisha, even as questions swirl over whether the system will turn into Cyclone Arnab.
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JioStar steps up anti-piracy enforcement in Odisha, files FIRs against cable operators
JioStar has stepped up anti-piracy action in Odisha, with new FIRs in Bhadrak and Kandhamal against cable operators accused of retransmitting its TV channels without permission. The company says the cases form part of a wider crackdown on unauthorised cable networks and analogue transmission in the state.
Kandhamal, a battle between two outsiders
Kandhamal is a tribal-dominated constituency in Odisha.
VHP leader Praveen Togadia banned to enter Kandhamal
Kandhamal has watched with great nervousness campaigns such as ‘Ghar Wapsi’ carried out by right wing groups like VHP.
Kandhamal riot panel asks witnesses to be fearless
Odisha govt had set up a judicial commission to probe into origin of large scale communal violence in Kandhamal which killed 38 persons in 2008.
BJP urges thorough probe into Kandhamal by-poll by Election Commission
Alleging vote rigging, misuse of official machinery and pumping of money BJD in Odisha to win Kandhamal Lok Sabha bypoll BJP today urged EC to conduct probe.
Voting begins for Kandhamal LS bypoll amid tight security
Of the 1,497 polling booths, 530 have been identified as sensitive where central paramilitary forces like CRPF and BSF jawans have been deployed.
Voting begins for Kandhamal Lok Sabha bypoll amid tight security
Amid tight security, polling commenced at 7 AM in the Maoist-hit constituency spread over Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Boudh districts.
BJD keen to retain huge victory margin in Kandhamal
Political analysts said Congress is fighting this by-poll like it were a consolation match, and not many of them give much of a chance to Congress.
BJD keen to retain huge victory margin in Kandhamal
"Kandhamal remains one of the poorest places in the state, despite five years of BJD rule and ten years of combined rule of BJD-BJP," said Congress' Srikant Jena.
Kandhamal bypoll: Election campaign to be videographed
To ensure a free and fair polling in the by-election to Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat, the EC has directed videography at all sensitive polling booths.
Opposition parties dub BJD candidate as foreigner
Pratyusha Rajeswari Singh, widow of ex-Kandhamal MP Hemendra Singh,was born in a royal family in Nepal.
BJD fields Hemendra Chandra Singh's widow as candidate for Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat
"He (Hemendra) has a very good reputation for the hard work. She will continue the good work for the people of Kandhamal," Patnaik said.
Former BJD MP joins BJP ahead of Kandhamal by-poll
Hitting out at BJD, the former MP alleged corruption was rampant during BJD rule which was marked by dictatorial and authoritarian practices.
Parties gear up to select candidates for Kandhamal LS bypolls
Of the seven Assembly segments under Kandhamal LS seat, six are with the ruling BJD, while one seat is held by the Congress.
Abduction caps four years of extremist violence in Kandhamal
The abduction of two Italians is the first such incident in Odisha's Kandhamal district involving foreigners.
14 convicted, 6 acquitted in Kandhamal riot cases
Fourteen persons were sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment by a local here today for their involvement in the 2008 communal riots in Kandhamal district.
Six-year term for Orissa BJP MLA in Kandhamal riot case
BJP’s Ghumusar Udayagiri MLA Manoj Pradhan has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for murder during the Kandhamal riots.
Kandhamal violence triggered by Hindu fanatics: Report
The 3-day National Peoples Tribunal on the Kandhamal communal violence at New Delhi concluded on Tuesday exposed the abject failure of police, judiciary and the Orissa Govt to protect its poorest citizens during Kandhamal violence in 2007-08.
European Union diplomats visit Kandhamal, assure 15 million Euro for rehabilitation
The riot-hit Kandhamal is once again tensed as as the European Union (EU) diplomats’ delegation began their two-day tour to riot –hit Kandhamal district of Orissa to assess the ground situation there.
Naveen announces special package for riot-hit Kandhamal
Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced a new special package for the riot-hit Kandhamal and Gajapati districts.
CRPF withdrawn from Kandhamal
In a major development, the last batch of central forces deployed in trouble-torn Kandhamal district was withdrawn according to Kandhamal district collector Krishan Kumar.
CRPF withdrawn from Kandhamal
Last batch of Central forces deployed in Kandhamal district withdrawn.
Kandhamal riot accused wins assembly polls from jail
A prime accused in the Kandhamal communal riots, Manoj Kumar Pradhan, was among the two saffron candidates declared winner in two of the three assembly segments in communally sensitive Kandhamal district.
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