Cyclone Dana: Odisha ports issued Signal 1 danger warning

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday said, the well marked low pressure over the east-central Bay of Bengal moved west-northwards, has concentrated into a depression this morning. The system is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm (to be named as Cyclone ‘Dana’) by tomorrow (October 23) and further into a severe cyclonic storm by morning…

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Cyclone Dana scare: Onion and Potato prices skyrocket in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar

Cuttack: Panic buying has been seen in Odisha due to the probable cyclone Dana scare. Onion and potato prices have skyrocketed in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, said reports on Tuesday. According to latest reports, onion and potato prices have skyrocket in Cuttack Chatrabazar and Bhubaneswar Unit-1 Haat. Potatoes are being sold at Rs. 40 to Rs. 50 per…

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Sanjay Raut says MVA reached consensus on 210 seats, says BJP spreading misinformation

Mumbai, 21/10: The Maha Vikas Aghadi has reached consensus on 210 of the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra, which is a “significant achievement”, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Monday. The aim is to ensure the defeat of forces looting Maharashtra, he said in a swipe at the ruling alliance comprising Chief Minister…

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Odisha on high alert as low-pressure area set to intensify into cyclone by October 23

Bhubaneswar, 21/10: In a big development, ,a “Low Pressure Area” over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. The “cyclonic disturbance” may affect the Odisha-West Bengal coasts.   The meteorological department has predicted the cyclonic storm to hit the Odisha-West…

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Supreme Court Stays NCPCR Recommendations on Madrassa Funding and Compliance

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has put a hold on the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) recommendations to cease state funding for Madrassas and Madrassa boards that do not comply with the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The court also stayed the directive to enroll children attending Madrassas in formal schools.A bench…

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