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Rs 1k-crore aid not enough for Bengal: CM

Women protest against the delay in removal of uprooted trees, prolonged power cuts and unavailability of water, in the aftermath of cyclone Amphan, at Bijoygarh in Kolkata on Saturday.

Updated on May 24, 2020, 12:00 AM IST

Cyclone-ravaged Bengal records highest Covid-19 tests at 9,009 on Saturday

Bengal’s low testing rate – one of the poorest among the major states in testing per million population – had triggered a massive controversy in April but the state, from the first week of May, started improving the number of tests. (Photo by Samir Jana / Hindustan Times)

Published on May 23, 2020, 10:18 PM IST

Cyclone Amphan: Death toll in Bengal reaches 85, protests over failure to restore normalcy

According to official sources, around 1.5 crore people of the state have been directly affected and more than 10 lakh houses destroyed due to the cyclone.

Published on May 23, 2020, 12:59 PM IST

For Bengal’s migrant workers back from other states, Cyclone Amphan is a nightmare

More than 5,000 migrant workers had returned to the Kakdwip and Canning sub-divisions of South 24-Parganas district just before Cyclone Amphan hit Bengal. (Image used for representation).

Updated on May 23, 2020, 1:44 PM IST

In PM Modi’s aerial survey of cyclone-hit Bengal, CM Mamata a co-traveller

PM Modi conducting an aerial survey of Bengal with CM Mamata Banerjee.

Updated on May 22, 2020, 3:31 PM IST

At least 60 babies delivered in Odisha during cyclone Amphan

Though the 20-year old woman went into labour, ambulance could not reach her due to fallen trees blocking the road to her house

Published on May 21, 2020, 10:13 PM IST

Day before PM Modi’s visit, Odisha says 45 lakh people affected by Amphan

Late evening Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office announced that he would carry out aerial surveys of West Bengal and Odisha to assess the damage wreaked by the storm.

Published on May 21, 2020, 9:30 PM IST

PM Modi in Bengal, Odisha today in wake of cyclone Amphan; to hold review meetings

News of PM Modi’s decision came hours after Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee pitched for central assistance and appealed to PM Modi to visit the cyclone-hit areas.

Updated on May 22, 2020, 5:09 AM IST

Framing an agenda for the Opposition

The Centre has increased the borrowing limit for states, but made it conditional on impossible benchmarks

Updated on May 22, 2020, 2:02 AM IST

Amit Shah speaks to Odisha, Bengal CMs on cyclone Amphan; assures help

New Delhi: BJP National President Amit Shah said the Narendra Modi government is committed for the safety and security of every citizen.

Published on May 21, 2020, 2:41 PM IST

Cyclone Amphan ravages Odisha, Bengal; leaves behind trail of destruction

Villagers repair a bank that was destroyed by sea waves at Bakkhali due to the landing of Cyclone Amphan, near Sunderbans area in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Updated on May 21, 2020, 4:07 AM IST

Cyclone Amphan takes at least 10-12 lives in Bengal, three in Odisha, total damage being ascertained

Workers try to restore a power line after a tree fell on it during a storm due to Cyclone Amphan, in Burdwan district of West Bengal.

Updated on May 21, 2020, 12:20 AM IST

Cyclone Amphan to hit Bengal at 4 pm, CM Mamata to monitor from secretariat

Trees lie uprooted on a highway from heavy winds ahead of Cyclone Amphan landfall, at Chandbali on the Bay of Bengal coast in Orissa on May 20.

Updated on May 20, 2020, 2:38 PM IST

News updates from Hindustan Times: Amphan likely to maintain intensity of cyclonic storm till May 21 morning and all the latest news

“It is likely to maintain the intensity of cyclonic storm till the morning of May 21,” the weather department said in its bulletin.

Published on May 20, 2020, 1:00 PM IST

After landfall, super cyclone Amphan likely to maintain intensity of cyclonic storm till tomorrow morning: IMD

“It is likely to maintain the intensity of cyclonic storm till the morning of May 21,” the weather department said in its bulletin.

Updated on May 20, 2020, 2:40 PM IST

Amphan to hit Bengal today, landfall likely near Sunderbans: Here’s how the super cyclone was named

Turbulent waves hit the shore ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Amphan.

Updated on May 20, 2020, 12:54 PM IST

Rainfall, strong winds hit Odisha’s Bhadrak ahead of cyclone Amphan landfall

Cyclone Amphan will cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha (WB) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) close to Sundarbans during the afternoon to evening hours of May 20., IMD said.

Updated on May 20, 2020, 6:19 AM IST

Bengal, Odisha brace for barrelling cyclone Amphan

A scientist at India Meteorological Department Earth System Science Organisation, points to a section of the screen showing the position of the Cyclone Amphan to media people inside his office in Kolkata, May 19, 2020.

Updated on May 20, 2020, 1:07 AM IST

Offer Eid namaz at home with family, Bengal Imams’ body asks Muslims

The Ramzan month began on April 25 and will continue till May 24.

Published on May 19, 2020, 11:16 PM IST

Cyclone Amphan: One lakh shifted to safety in Bengal, masks given to evacuees

Along with the NDRF and SDRF personnel, fire service teams have also been positioned in the vulnerable areas.

Published on May 19, 2020, 4:11 PM IST

Cyclone Amphan: Fishing activities suspended in West Bengal, Odisha till May 20

Fishermans anchored their boats as India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning to suspend all fishing activity in West Bengal and Odisha till May 20 due to cyclone 'Amphan' in Bhadrak on Tuesday.

Published on May 19, 2020, 3:56 PM IST

Bengal containment zones to shrink as Mamata offers more relaxations

Containment zones in the state would shrink in size to offer relaxation to more people as the government would divide the containment zones into three categories, Mamata Banerjee said.

Updated on May 19, 2020, 7:59 AM IST

Job hunt turns into nightmare for 21 Nepalese youths stranded in Bengal

On Sunday, the youths walked 30 km from Siliguri to Panitanki in Darjeeling district and pleaded with officials. They were once again refused entry into Nepal.

Published on May 18, 2020, 8:15 PM IST

21 years later, Bengal, Odisha prep for another Super Cyclone, this time Amphan

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till May 21, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) P K Jena has said. The IMD has issued a warning to suspend all fishing activity in Bengal and Odisha till May 20.

Updated on May 18, 2020, 5:16 PM IST

NDRF preps for rescue ops as super cyclone Amphan heads for Odisha, Bengal

Marine police personnel patrol Puri beach to prevent tourists and fishermen from venturing into the sea due to Cyclone Amphan, in Puri, Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Updated on May 18, 2020, 4:21 PM IST

Amphan transforming into super cyclone, first after deadly 1999 super cyclone in Bay of Bengal

An Odisha Fire and Disaster Response Team member prepares for rescue and relief operations, in the view of Cyclone Amphan, in Bhubaneswar on May 17, 2020.

Updated on May 18, 2020, 12:22 PM IST

Cyclone Amphan likely to intensify, hit Bengal soon

Puri cops ensure people stay indoors.

Updated on May 18, 2020, 8:39 AM IST

13 migrant workers injured in bus accident in north Bengal

The bus overturned near Moranga Choupati on National Highway 27 at Dhupguri in Jalpaiguri district.

Updated on May 17, 2020, 11:36 PM IST

Bengal stocks masks, sanitizers at storm shelters as cyclone Amphan nears

Thousands of people from villages along the coast and low lying areas are evacuated during a cyclone and brought to cyclone shelters as part of disaster management protocol. (Photo by Samir Jana / Hindustan Times)

Published on May 16, 2020, 5:54 PM IST

Centre, West Bengal spar over repatriation flights under Vande Bharat Mission

The government is arranging 149 flights from more than 30 countries in the second phase of the massive repatriation programme to bring back some 32,000 people to more than a dozen states. West Bengal isn’t among the states. In this picture, passengers arrive from Kuwait by an Air India flight at Calicut International Airport.

Updated on May 15, 2020, 12:35 AM IST

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