Super Cyclone in Orissa The 1999 Orissa cyclone, also known as Super Cyclone 05B, and Paradip cyclone

in October 1999 was the most intense tropical cyclone in the last century in Orissa. This state was battered for more than two days by strong winds and intense rain killing thousands of people. A tropical depression formed over the Malay Peninsula on October 25. It moved to the northwest and became a tropical storm on October 26. It continued to strengthen into a cyclone on the 27th. On October 28, it became a severe cyclone with a peak of 160 mph (260 km/h) winds. It hit India the next day as a 155 mph (250 km/h) cyclone. It caused the deaths of more than 15,000 people, and heavy to extreme damage in its path of destruction. A massive cyclone had swept through the state of Orissa in eastern India, killing an unknown number of people and leaving thousands more homeless. The extent of the damage was difficult to determine. The affected area was almost impossible to reach, as the cyclone had torn down bridges and made roads and railways impassable. All communications had been cut, and the rescue effort was being hampered by the continuing bad weather. Tidal wave The winds were believed to have reached over 160 mph (250 km/h) some of the highest ever recorded in the region. A devastating tidal wave had also driven in across the low-lying plains along the coast, wiping out entire villages. Army helicopters had begun dropping food parcels to survivors, and reported thousands of people stranded on the roofs of their houses or huddled together in pockets of high ground. The government also deployed soldiers to help the rescue effort, and emergency specialists were also making their way to the region. The super cyclone in Orissa, perhaps the most destructive natural calamity in India in this century. There was massive damage to houses, vegetation, livelihood and the environment. Over 15 million people in the 12 districts were affected. Almost 20 000 persons were killed. The total estimated damages were 39680 million INR (Source: Government of Orissa). The Most Devastated Area Looking at the severity of the impact, the state Government had categorised all the affected blocks. Erasama of Jagatsinghpur district falls under A-category (most affected), while Balikuda, also of Jagatsinghpur along with Astaranga Block of Puri district fell under the B-category. In terms of impact on life and property both Erasama and Balikuda have suffered the most. The other district which was also badly affected was Kendrapada.

COMMUNICATION SKILL Effective communication is all about conveying your messages to other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information that others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. By successfully getting your message across, you convey your thoughts and ideas effectively. When not successful, the thoughts and ideas that you actually send do not necessarily reflect what you think, causing a communications breakdown and creating roadblocks that stand in the way of your goals both personally and professionally. These are the skills required by professionals to transmit and receive ideas and information to and from involved individuals and groups. Communication skills include the ability to listen, and to speak and write in plain language. Learning Basic Communication Skills

Why Communication Skills Are Important? While there are many skills that are necessary for success, communication skills are among the most important. Your communication skills can make or break your career. If you are good at communicating, there is a good chance that you will quickly advance in your career. On the other hand, if you are bad at communicating then it would be difficult for you to move higher in your career.

Importance of good Friendship in Life "A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself". This quote aptly describes the role that a friend plays in your life. Friends are the ones who are always there for you, whether the times are good or bad. They never leave your side, even in the worst of circumstance. When you are sitting with a friend, you dont feel the need to say words. He/she understands even you silence. Still, many people fail to recognize the importance of friends in their life. In the following lines, we have explained why friends are important and what role do they play in our life. Friendship plays a major role in an ordinary persons life. Having few good friends is like a blessing. They say a friend is need is a friend indeed. But that will be like seeing a blessing in a micro term. A friend is someone who is always beside you, not just during the times of need. Having a relationship as beautiful and pure as friendship works on several layers. You can confide in someone. You can always share your stuff with a friend. You will always find your friend standing for you during the times of distress and sadness. Experts say, a person with good friend circle lives a longer and healthier life. Why We Need Good Friendship

Friends are always there for us, to laugh with us in the happy times and to provide us with a shoulder, when we feel like crying. They serve as one of the biggest supports in our life. Friends are amongst those few people who accept us, rather like us, as we are. They never come into our life, expecting us to change for them. However, they do correct us when we are at fault. It is said that whether you need to hear the bitter truth about yourself, go to your best friend. He/she will never lie to you, just to please you and win your favors. What he/she says is the truth about you. You can always count on your friends, whether you need any advice or any help. They will shy away from none. The best part is that a friends advice will always be for your betterment, whether it hurts you or pleases you. After family, friends are the one who care for you. They bring a smile on your face when you are sad and they go out of the way to make things alright for you. Friends are the ones with whom we can share our darkest secrets, without being worried of them being leaked. They acknowledge our worst ideas and try to fulfill our silliest of wishes. Friends feel happy at your success and sad at your failure. They share all your feelings and make you feel that there is somebody who still cares for you. When you have friends, you never ever feel lonely. Friends love you and care for you. They always make you feel special and never expect anything in return, other than your love and friendship. They stay true to you throughout their lives.

Remedies For Water Pollution: 1) Dont throw industrial, farm or other waste and sewage into rivers. 2) Boil water before drinking 3) City water should be treated properly 4) Oil spills (leaks) should be prevented 5) Dead bodies should not thrown in water bodies 6) Trees should be planted along the rivers 7) Awareness should be created among the masses. Remedies Air polution: 1. General awareness about the impacts of air pollution 2. Control on releasing of poisonous gases 3. Travelling by public vehicles 4. Checking of smoke emitted by vehicles