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Cyclone Arnab devastates southern Odisha. Rescue and relief operations intensify.

ION correspondentOctober 31, 2026November 1, 2026

The aftermath of Cyclone Arnab has left large parts of southern Odisha devastated, with Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal among the worst-affected districts. Although floodwaters are receding in Ganjam and...

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West Bengal. Alipurduar administration on high alert as Sankosh river water level rises.

ION correspondentOctober 31, 2026October 31, 2026

The water level of the Sankosh River in Alipurduar continues to remain below the danger mark, bringing some relief to residents living along its banks. However, the district administration...

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BJP wins 6 seats, Samajwadi Party secures 5 in UP MLC elections.

ION correspondentOctober 31, 2026October 31, 2026

In Uttar Pradesh, results for all 11 Legislative Council seats have been declared. The Bharatiya Janata Party won six seats, while the Samajwadi Party secured five. In the five...

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Uttarakhand officials on high alert following orange alert for heavy rainfall in 5 districts.

ION correspondentOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026

The Uttarakhand Disaster Management Department has directed officials concerned to remain on high alert following an orange alert for heavy rainfall in five districts of the state. The Meteorological...

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Heavy post-cyclone rainfall triggers floods in Odisha’s Ganjam and Gajapati districts.

ION correspondentOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026

Floods triggered by incessant torrential post-cyclone rainfall have severely affected Ganjam and Gajapati districts of Odisha, with Aska, Dharakote, Sorada and Bhanjanagar among the worst-hit areas. Hundreds of villages...

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Flood fears grip West Bengal’s Alipurduar & Cooch Behar following reports of glacial lake outburst flood in Bhutan.

ION correspondentOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026

Flood fears have gripped the Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts of West Bengal following reports of a glacial lake outburst flood in Bhutan. Both districts have been placed on...

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J&K imposes restrictions on goods carriers on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for Darbar Move.

ION correspondentOctober 29, 2026October 29, 2026

In view of the Move of Offices (Darbar Move) and to facilitate the smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of Secretariat employees from Srinagar to Jammu, restrictions have...

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Cyclone Arnab damages over 80,000 hectares of crops in Andhra Pradesh.

ION correspondentOctober 29, 2026October 29, 2026

Cyclone Arnab has caused extensive damage to crops, houses, roads and power infrastructure across several districts of Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has requested the Centre to...

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West Bengal imposes restrictions on firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja.

ION correspondentOctober 29, 2026October 29, 2026

The West Bengal government has imposed restrictions on the bursting of firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja to curb air and noise pollution. Announcing the guidelines at...

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Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Urges Officers to Uphold Integrity and Neutrality.

ION correspondentOctober 29, 2026October 29, 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has urged officers to uphold integrity, political neutrality and discipline while working towards the state’s development goals. Inaugurating a capacity enhancement programme for government officers...