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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

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

Cyclone Phailin: Heavy Rain Disrupts Normal Life in Odisha; Emergency Helpline Numbers

Heavy rain and high wind has disrupted normal life in the coastal areas of Odisha on Saturday, as the 'very severe' cyclonic storm Phailin approaches from the Bay of Bengal.

Oct 12, 2013

Bhubaneswar: Flights cancelled at Biju Patnaik Airport

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (ANI): As Cyclonic storm Phailin, which is touching wind speeds of 210 to 220 kilometer an hour, is expected to hit the coast of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, Sharat Kumar, Director, Bhubaneswar Airport said that weather is getting worse and for the safety of passengers flights have been cancelled till weather improves. High wind and heavy rain lashed the coastal belt of Odisha today disrupting normal life. Phailin, which has been put in the category of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS), is expected to touch 230 kilometer per hour, when it hits the two states.

Oct 12, 2013

We are fully prepared to counter the cyclone: Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneshwar, Oct 11 (ANI): As Cyclonic storm 'Phailin', which is classified as very severe by the weather department, is expected to hit coastal Odisha and Andhra Pradesh at around 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the state is fully prepared to counter the cyclone. The Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Governments have taken all preventive measures to counter the expected cyclone, a warning for which has already been issued by the meteorological department in both states.

Oct 11, 2013

Cyclone Phailin: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Witness Downpour; Landfall Expected on Saturday

Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha witnessed heavy rains as the 'very severe' cyclone storm Phailin intensified further on Friday.

Oct 11, 2013

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Supreme Court Gives Srinivasan Permission to Take Charge as BCCI President

The Supreme Court has given N. Srinivasan permission to resume his duties as the Indian cricket board president, as long as the BCCI chief does not interfere in matters relating to the IPL.

Oct 8, 2013

N Srinivasan's BCCI Return Delayed as Supreme Court Suggests New IPL Probe Panel

N. Srinivasan's plans of taking over his duties as president of the BCCI took a jolt with the Supreme Court suggesting the formation of a new three-member panel to probe allegations of corruption in IPL 2013.

Oct 7, 2013

Gujarat CAG report: Congress sees everything in Gujarat in bad light, says Naqvi

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): After CAG report in Gujarat stated that every third child in Gujarat is malnourished and underweight, BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Congress sees everything in Gujarat in a bad light and their eyes are closed to see any development in the state. Further, talking about BJD President Naveen Patnaik’s statement on Narendra Modi, Naqvi said that every party has their own stands and principles, but the decision will come based on the likes and dislikes of the people and the nation has accepted Modi.

Oct 5, 2013

Naveen Patnaik not happy with idea of either Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi: BJD

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): After Odisha Chief Minister and BJD President Naveen Patnaik said that he is not ‘comfortable’ with the idea of Narendra Modi as the PM of the country, BJD leader Bhartruhari Mahtab said that Patnaik is not happy with either Modi or Rahul Gandhi as they do not have the idea what India represents. Further he said that the hype over both these leaders of the ‘so called National parties’ is created by the media and it will fade out after the 2014 General Elections.

Oct 5, 2013

Supreme Court Gives Srinivasan Permission to Contest BCCI Elections, But With Certain Conditions

N Srinivasan will be allowed to attend the Annual General Meeting in Chennai on Sunday, where he will stand for the post of president.

Sep 27, 2013

Iron Supplements Land 177 Odisha Students in Hospital

More than 150 students of a government school in Odisha were rushed to hospital on Tuesday after they took iron tablets distributed at the school.

Sep 25, 2013

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'Moodar Koodam' Review Roundup: Dark Comedy Film Worth Watching

New release "Moodar Koodam" (Fools Gathering) has received critical acclaim from film critics who have appreciated the director for attempting a new genre - dark comedy.

Sep 14, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape Verdict: People's Reaction on Death Sentence of 4 Convicts [PHOTOS]

A fast track trial court on Friday pronounced death sentence to all the four convicted in the brutal gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student, evoking cheers from political leaders and public alike. Cheers erupted in and outside the Delhi court after the judge pronounced maximum punishment to all the four convicts.