New Odisha Age

Nor’wester Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, Over 70 Houses Damaged

Bhubaneswar: A powerful Nor’wester tornado caused widespread destruction in Mayurbhanj district on Sunday, leaving a trail of damage, injuries and disruption in several areas. According to initial reports, the worst-affected location was Kia village in Karanjia, where strong winds triggered panic among residents and blew off roofs of numerous mud and thatched houses. Heavy Damage…

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Fire Breaks Out at Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical in Cuttack; Patients Safely Evacuated

Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out late at night in the Trauma Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the emergency department at SCB Medical College and Hospital, triggering panic within the hospital premises. The blaze reportedly started on the first floor of the Trauma Care ICU around 3 a.m., prompting an immediate response from the hospital’s…

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Odisha Steps Up Heatwave Preparedness Ahead of Summer

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has intensified preparations to tackle the upcoming summer heatwave, announcing a series of preventive measures across the state. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has directed the state’s Energy Department to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during peak summer, stressing that power cuts must be avoided as temperatures begin to…

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LPG Shortage Forces Infosys to Limit Food Court Menus

Bhubaneswar: Amid a commercial LPG shortage linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, technology major Infosys has announced temporary changes to food services across its campuses. In a communication to employees, the company said all food courts will operate with a limited menu until the supply situation improves. Staff members have also been advised to…

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LPG Shortage Pushes Hotels to Firewood as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Supplies

Bhubaneswar: Hotels and small eateries in several Indian cities have begun switching to traditional firewood chulhas after supplies of commercial LPG cylinders dwindled amid global energy disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In cities such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Madurai, restaurant owners say they have been forced to rely on firewood for…

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BMC to Replace Temporary Traffic Sheds with Permanent Structures

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to replace temporary traffic sheds across the city with permanent structures this summer, citing safety concerns during storms and extreme weather. The decision was taken during a summer preparedness review meeting chaired by Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das. Officials noted that many of the existing temporary sheds used…

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5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bangladesh, Tremors Felt in Kolkata

Bhubaneswar : An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale struck southwest of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, according to preliminary reports. The tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata and other areas of West Bengal, prompting residents to step out of their homes as a precaution. There were no immediate reports…

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