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Odisha receives Rs 128.23 cr additional assistance for cyclone Amphan

Sambad English Bureau Nov 13, 2020

Bhubaneswar: The Centre today approved additional assistance of Rs 128.23 crore to Odisha for cyclone Amphan that had hit the state in May this year. Earlier in May, the Centre had sanctioned Rs 500 crore under the National Disaster…

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WMO lauds IMD for its accurate prediction of Cyclone Amphan

Sambad English Bureau Jun 8, 2020

New Delhi: The World Meteorological Organisation, has lauded the India Meteorological Department for its “accurate prediction” of Cyclone Amphan. In a letter dated June 2, addressed to IMD Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra, WMO…

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Mangrove withstood cyclone Amphan, saved Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park

Sambad English Bureau Jun 6, 2020

Kendrapara: Acting as a protective barrier, the mangrove forests in Bhitarkanika National Park withstood high-velocity winds and protected the area when cyclone Amphan barrelled through the Odisha coast, leaving a trail of destruction,…

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Cyclone Amphan: Odisha seeks Rs 20k Cr package for damages

Sambad English Bureau Jun 6, 2020

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Friday sought a Rs 20,000-crore package for creation of disaster-resilient infrastructure in the state, which is frequently ravaged by natural calamities like cyclones and floods. Chief Secretary Asit…

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Odisha Fire Services helped Kolkata people overcome AMPHAN misery

Sambad English Bureau Jun 5, 2020

Bhubaneswar: A team of personnel of Odisha Fire Service has earned praise from the West Bengal Government and Kolkata administration for efforts in restoring normalcy in the city after devastation caused by cyclone Amphan. While…

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Cyclone Amphan: Central team begins damage assessment in Odisha

Sambad English Bureau Jun 4, 2020

Bhubaneswar: A central team headed by Joint Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Prakash, who arrived here last evening for on-the-spot assessment of damages caused by cyclone Amphan in Odisha last month, has left for the affected…

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Cyclone AMPHAN: 1 lakh hectare crops damaged in Odisha

Sambad English Bureau May 23, 2020

Bhubaneswar: About 1 lakh hectare crops have been damaged in Odisha due to impact of Super Cyclone AMPHAN, revealed a preliminary report on damage assessment today. The crops were damaged due to strong winds and heavy downpour triggered…

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Odisha estimates over Rs 300 lakh for repairing roads damaged in AMPHAN

Sambad English Bureau May 23, 2020

Bhubaneswar: A total amount of Rs 388.02 lakh has been estimated for repairing roads that have been damaged due to Super Cyclone AMPHAN in Odisha. As per the damage assessment report of rural roads submitted by the Rural Works…

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Post Cyclone AMPHAN, carcass of giant whale found off Odisha coast

Sambad English Bureau May 23, 2020

Kendrapara: Carcass of a giant whale was found near Agarnasi coast under Rajnagar block in Kendrapara district post Cyclone AMPHAN. The fishermen saw the carcass of whale floating in the seawater in the morning. They immediately informed…

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European Union announces funding of 500,000 euro for cyclone Amphan-affected people

Sambad English Bureau May 22, 2020

New Delhi: The European Union has announced an initial funding of 500,000 euro for cyclone Amphan-affected people in India. Cyclone Amphan has left 80 people dead and thousands homeless in West Bengal, battering several parts of the…

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