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Odisha CM Cancels Diwali Festivities Due to Cyclone Arnab Damage
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 03:19 AM
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has called off Diwali celebrations in the state due to the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab. The cyclone recently made landfall, leaving behind widespread damage and disruption.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has made the difficult decision to cancel all Diwali celebrations across the state in light of the recent devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab. The cyclone, which made landfall earlier this week, has left a trail of destruction in its wake, impacting numerous communities and infrastructure. Majhi expressed his condolences for the losses suffered by the people of Odisha and announced that the state government will prioritize relief and restoration efforts in the aftermath of the cyclone.