Three family members, including infant, die in Odisha landslide

Three members of a family, including a nine-month-old baby, died in a landslide at Dangesi village in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, and two people were rescued, state officials said. Heavy rain associated with Cyclone Arnab triggered the landslide, according to Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik. The landslide struck in Raikia block. The minister identified the dead as Achyuta Pradhan, 30, his wife, Anisha Pradhan, 25, and their infant son. The two people rescued were identified as Sumitra Pradhan, 60, and Dutta Pradhan, 35. Fire services personnel and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force responders took part in the rescue, officials said. Residents reported that some villagers could not be located after the landslide, but the government had not confirmed that anyone remained missing. A local official said it was not immediately clear whether people had gone missing or had already moved to a relief centre. Rescue teams were deployed to clear debris and search the area. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the next of kin of each person killed. The district administration was monitoring conditions and carrying out relief work. By October...