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Our current priority is to provide relief materials to people: Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (ANI): As Cyclone Phailin left a trail of destruction knocking down lakhs of homes affecting nearly 90 lakh people, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that rehabilitation was the biggest challenge before the state government. He also said that roads have been fixed and state government has requested Government of India for technical help of man power to fix electricity power. Oct 14, 2013
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Odisha Chief Minister announces compensation for Phailin victims

Bhubaneshwar, Oct 14 (ANI): Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of Odisha announced compensation to cyclone victims in cash and kind. A mass evacuation saved thousands of people from India's fiercest cyclone in 14 years, but aid workers warned a million would need help after their homes and livelihoods were destroyed. Cyclone Phailin headed inland on Sunday after making landfall from the Bay of Bengal, bringing winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph) that ripped apart homes and tore down trees. He also confirmed that more than 2,00,000 mud houses and standing crops were damaged and victims would be paid the compensation amount after due assessment. Further, the Chief Minister confirmed that roads would be repaired within the next 24 hours, while power and electricity would be restored in 36 hours in most places. Oct 14, 2013
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Cyclone Phailin: Nine lakh people evacuated, loss of life minimized says Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday thanked all the government employees, rescue teams and the media for their effort in helping the state government fight Cyclone Phailin. Talking to mediapersons in Bhubaneswar, Patnaik said that though minimal casualties have been reported, but there has been severe loss of property across the coastal areas of Odisha. He assured the administration is doing its best to complete rehabilitation work as soon as possible. Oct 13, 2013
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PM calls for upgradation of forecasting, warning systems of the country

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for revamp of the country's disaster preparedness and response mechanism on Friday, as three and a half months pass, after Uttarakhand was ravaged by incessant rains and ensuing flash floods. Singh said that it was important that they learnt lessons from Uttarakhand tragedy and integrate, mainstream disaster risk reduction strategies into their mainstream development initiatives. Singh added that his government was committed to fully assist the Uttarakhand Government in task of rehabilitation and settlement of those whose houses and property was damaged. Oct 4, 2013
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Six Maoists surrender in Odisha

Malkangiri, Sep 24 (ANI): Six Maoists have quit their camp and surrendered before the police in Malkangiri district of Odisha, the Odisha Police has informed. Giving details about the rebels, superintendent of police Akhileswar Singh, said that these Maoists were involved in several attacks. These six men were collecting information and providing logistic support to the Maoists in Chitrakonda region of the district. Reportedly, Maoists are operative in at least 15 districts of Odisha. Singh added that the surrendered Maoists would be provided with necessary assistance under the state rehabilitation policy. The rebels, also known as Naxals, have fought for decades in a wide swathe of central and eastern India, including many resource-rich regions where tensions run high between poor farmers and industrial developers. Sep 24, 2013
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Did Zac Efron Battle Drugs? Sober and Clean After Stint in Rehab

Zac Efron, the lead actor of teen flick “High School Musical” has had his share of troubles. Several sources reported earlier that the actor spent five months in rehab for alcohol abuse. However, word is now out that his stint in the rehabilitation center was for issues far graver than just a ‘drinking problem’. Sep 18, 2013
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Delhi Elections 2013: Development, Corruption Tops BJP Agenda

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to formally launch a massive campaign against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for the upcoming Assembly polls. Party president Rajnath Singh and Delhi election in-charge Nitin Gadkari will initiate the rally and outline BJP's agenda for the state elections. Sep 17, 2013
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