Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Mock drills simulating multiple hostile scenarios like air raids, fire emergencies, and search and rescue operations among others were carried out in several states and Union Territories (UTs) as......

Odisha, Bengal evacuate people as Cyclone Dana approaches

As Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, governments of both states started evacuating people and while deciding to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.......

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

A cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and reach the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds in both......

1 dead, 12 missing as boat capsizes in West Bengal

One person was killed and at least 12 others were missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in river Bhagirathi, sparking violent protest in Nadia district during which several boats were......