BNO Desk (By Tapan Moharana): The Koreans do not have a memorable experience in Orissa so far. But it has not disheartened them to dream on new projects in the mineral reach state. The good news is that a second South Korean investment is in the pipeline for Orissa.Â
Swine Flu takes another life in Orissa, Toll rises to 8
Written by Breaking News Online Team
Friday, 13 August 2010 19:17
BNO Desk: Breaking News! The killer Swine Flu took another life in Orissa today, taking the death toll in the state to 8. Five new cases of Swine Flu were reported yesterday. The number of positive cases has now gone up to 25.
Swine Flu Panic in Orissa, People opt for Homeopathy
Written by Breaking News Online Team
Friday, 13 August 2010 10:53
BNO Desk: Breaking News! The Swine Flu panic gripped Orissa, as five more people tested positive for H1N1 yesterday. The total number of positive cases has gone up to 25 in the state, while eight people died of Swine Flu so far.
BNO Desk: The Orissa High Court set up a committee to probe into the allegations that the upcoming Oriya movie 'Swayamsiddha' for alleged promotion of Maoist activities. The committee will look into the reported violation of the provisions of the Cinematography Act 1952.
Two more die of Swine Flu in Orissa, Toll rises to 7
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Wednesday, 11 August 2010 16:14
BNO Desk: Breaking News! Despite the government claims that Swine Flu is not a big concern in the state, Orissa reported three H1N1 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to seven. Two more people died of Swine Flu on Wednesday.
BNO Desk (Tapan Moharana): The recent eight fold increase in water cess in Orissa has no meaning if the government does not have any idea of the water availability in the state. As the industrial overdrive of Orissa continues with signing of MoU after MoU with water guzzling industries, there is no clarity on the exact water available in the state.Â
Officer dies of Swine Flu, Toll rises to 5 in Orissa
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Wednesday, 11 August 2010 09:11
BNO Desk: Breaking News! Joint Commissioner of the state Commercial Taxes department, Harihara Sethi died of Swine Flu at Kalinga Hospital, Bhubaneswar, taking the death toll to 5 in the state.
BNO Desk: Posco, South Korea's largest steelmaker, received a big jolt, as the Orissa government halted the land acquisition for the project following the intervention from the Centre. The Ministry of Environment and Forests had raised serious questions over the Posco project.
BNO Desk: Breaking News! The long wait is over. The Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) finally arrived in Bhubaneswar. It had arrived in Baripada yesterday. Orissa Sports Minister Prabin Bhanjadeo and other delegates welcomed the QBR at Jamsola Gate yesterday.
BNO Desk: Legendary Oriya singer Mohammad Sikandar Alam was cremated with full state honours this afternoon. An era in Oriya Music industry came to an end with the demise of Sikandar Alam, who passed away at the age of 71.
