India

French President Macron expresses solidarity with PM Modi in aftermath of cyclone Amphan

Meanwhile, France continues to top foreign investment inflows in Europe according to Business France’s 2019 Annual Report on Foreign Investment in France.

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Kolkata Knight Riders extend support to help government battle aftermath of cyclone Amphan

Extending a helping hand to the victims of Super Cyclone Amphan, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged support to the West Bengal Chief Ministers Relief Fund among other initiatives.

India

'Amphan' death toll rises to 86, PM Modi announces Rs 1,500 crore interim assistance to Bengal, Odisha

Modi on Friday announced interim assistance of Rs 1,500 crore for cyclone-hit West Bengal and Odisha after reviewing the situation caused by cyclone 'Amphan' that ripped through the coastal districts of two states and claimed at least 86 lives.

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WATCH: Kolkata Police's efforts to move fallen trees after Cyclone Amphan leaves Sourav Ganguly in awe

Amphan is the fiercest cyclone to hit the state in the last 100 years, reports said.

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PICS: Sourav Ganguly fixes tree damaged by cyclone Amphan in his backyard

Amphan is the fiercest cyclone to hit the state in the last 100 years, reports said.

India

Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi to conduct aerial surveys in West Bengal, Odisha on Friday

Cyclone Amphan battered coastal districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, on Wednesday and claimed at least 72 lives.

India

'Sky is Pink': Post-Amphan pictures from Bhubaneswar enthral Twitter

Hundreds of Twitter users from Bhubaneswar shared pictures of the pink sky on Thursday.

India

At least 72 dead as cyclone Amphan rips through West Bengal

Cyclone Amphan that battered coastal districts of West Bengal including Kolkata on Wednesday claimed at least 72 lives, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee informed on Thursday. 

India

Cyclone Amphan: Union Cabinet Secretary reviews situation in West Bengal, Odisha

Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday reviewed the situation with the concerned Central and state agencies in West Bengal and Odisha in the aftermath of the cyclone Amphan that claimed several lives. 

India

Orange alert for West Bengal as cyclone 'Amphan' moves over Bangladesh

It is very likely to continue to move in the north-northeastwards direction and weaken into a 'Depression', IMD said.

India

Cyclone 'Amphan' batters West Bengal, leaves at least 2 dead

The cyclone crossed West Bengal-Bangladesh coast between Digha and Hatiya Islands across Sunderbans near between 3:30 pm and 5-30 pm with wind speed of 155-165 gusting to 185 kmph.

India

Cyclone Amphan: Massive damage in affected areas, 10-12 people dead, says Mamata Banerjee

The system is likely to move north-northeastwards after landfall and pass close to Kolkata in its eastern side causing extensive damage and flooding of low-lying areas of the city.