'Great Political Circus' on OTV triggers protests in Orissa Assembly
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 19:09
Bhubaneswar: A political satire programme called the 'Great Political Circus' triggered protest in Orissa Assembly, as MLAs cutting across the party line opposed the show and demanded a ban on it.
Bhubaneswar: People in Orissa are facing acute cooking gas crisis, which compounds their problems to a considerable extent. They are already suffering from a power crisis in the state during the scorching summer.
Rs 17,050 Crore Vote-on-Account presented in Orissa Assembly
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 19:36
Bhubaneswar: Orissa Finance Minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadei presented the Vote-on-Account (VOA) of Rs 17,050 crore in the Assembly yesterday. The VOA will be meant for four months beginning from April 1, 2010.
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa MLAs yesterday created a ruckus inside the Assembly yesterday, demanding a ten-fold pay hike, Laptops, ACs and other benefits. Both ruling BJD and opposition Congress MLAs joined hands to demand the pay hike.
Kiran Manisha Mohanty becomes first Chess Grandmaster from Orissa
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Monday, 15 March 2010 14:45
Bhubaneswar: Kiran Manisha Mohanty became the first person from Orissa to become a Grandmaster, as she won her third Woman Grandmaster Norm at the Parachute Advanced International Chess Tournament in Bangladesh.
16 Maoists surrender in Gajapati District in Orissa
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Sunday, 14 March 2010 11:49
Bhubaneswar: Breaking News! The Orissa Police received a major boost in its anti-naxal operation, as 16 Maoist rebels surrendered before the police on Saturday. The surrendered Maoists were involved in several attacks on forest offices in Gajapati district in Orissa.
Bhubaneswar: Breaking News! On late Wednesday night, a rumour warning of massive earthquake spread like bush-fire in several areas of Coastal Orissa, forcing people spend the night outside. People were in a state of panic.
Bhubaneswar: Breaking News! Orissa is going through the worst-ever power crisis, because of a shortage in production. The state has now sought the help of the Centre to deal with the crisis.
Congress boycotts Governor's Address in Orissa Assembly
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Monday, 08 March 2010 20:17
Bhubaneswar: Breaking News! The Opposition Congress boycotted Governor MC Bhandare's address to the Orissa Assembly and also tore up a copy of his speech, in protest against BJD government's alleged "misrule".
50% Reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions in Orissa
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 18:20
Bhubaneswar: Breaking News! Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has been hailed as a great leader for announcing a historic plan to reserve 50% posts for Women in all panchayati raj institutions in the state ahead of the International Women's Day on March 8.
