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Cyclone Yaas

Mamata likely to meet PM Modi after 4 pm

Banerjee is expected to host a tea for opposition leaders at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, possibly at the home of her nephew, and Trinamool Congress MP and General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee in Delhi. The Chief Minister had issued an appeal for unity on July 21 in a speech screened in Delhi that was attended by top leaders -- including the Congress' P. Chidambaram and NCP chief Sharad Pawar.

Vital to prepare before next cyclone strikes

In addition to these, some ecosystems, such as marshes, mangroves and coral reefs, must be preserved as these serve as a natural obstacle to coastal erosion, storm surges and wind damage caused by hurricanes.

IDA branch reaches out to cyclone-hit

"The effects of the cyclone were devastating. The state government is actively battling to restore the status of the affected areas. We, on behalf of the dental fraternity, made a small effort to stand solemnly beside those people. We would like to convey our thanks to the government for their cooperation as well as the members of our organisation who shaped this entire initiative into a reality," IDA state branch secretary Dr Raju Biswas said.