Day: March 31, 2023

World Bank Approves $100 Million Loan To Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Monday approved a $100 million loan to help Odisha strengthen its early forecasting systems for improved response to disasters and enhance its social protection coverage for poor and vulnerable households through digital platforms. According to the World Bank, Odisha is vulnerable to natural disasters with cyclones hitting the state every 15 months on average. The state’s 480 km coastline is also exposed to tsunami risk. Recurrent disasters significantly impact economic activities including agricultural production, infrastructure and access to health, education, and…

India Records 3,095 New Covid Cases

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New Delhi: India reported 3,095 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. With this addition, the active cases stand at 15,208. In view of the rising cases in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will chair a meeting on Friday to review the situation. “We are on alert, Covid-19 situation in Delhi being closely monitored,” said Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. Bhardwaj chaired an emergency meeting on Thursday, where Special Secretary -Health, the Director General…

Odisha Weather: Thunderstorms With Lightning, Hail & Gusty Surface Winds Likely

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Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department regional office here Friday forecast fairly widespread thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, isolated hail, heavy rain and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph in some districts of Odisha for the next five days under the influence of low-level north–south wind discontinuity/trough and middle and upper tropospheric strong western disturbances. The weather office had advised people to keep a watch on the weather and take safe shelter during thunderstorm activity for protection from lightning and follow traffic advisories in urban areas. It has also advised regulation…

BJD Announces Dipali Das As Candidate For Jharsuguda Bypoll

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Bhubaneswar: Putting all speculations to rest the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today announced Dipali Das, daughter of slain Health Minister Naba Kishore Das as its candidate for the bypoll to be held for Jharsuguda Assembly constituency on May 10. The announcement was made by BJD President Naveen Patnaik. “Ms Dipali Das, D/o Late Naba Kishore Das is the Biju Janata Dal candidate for the Bye-election to 07-Jharsuguda Assembly Constituency,” read the announcement signed by Naveen Patnaik, President, Biju Janata Dal. While the polling will be held on May 10,…