NEET 2019 exam postponed in Odisha due to cyclone 'Fani'

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 has been postponed in Odisha due to cyclone 'Fani', HRD Ministry anunced on Saturday, May 4.

decision has been taken following a request from Odisha ministration in view of rehabilitation work being underway in state.

"#NEET exam scheduled for 5th May in Odisha postponed as per request of State Govt working on relief and rehabilitation work in wake of #FaniCyclone. Revised dates for exam in Odisha will be anunced so," HRD Secretary R Subramanyam tweeted.

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extremely severe cyclonic storm, which me landfall at Odisha's Puri on Friday, May 3 unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and vills, before weakening and entering West Bengal.

death toll due to calamity, which stood at eight on Friday, mounted to 12 with four fresh casualties reported from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, officials said, ding that detailed information from many areas was still awaited