Mrunal Manmay Dash

Mrunal Manmay Dash

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Mrunal is currently working as a Sub-Editor with odishatv.in.  His background in English Literature & Management has provided him a broad base to write on a range of subjects from socio-po ...more

Mrunal is currently working as a Sub-Editor with odishatv.in.  His background in English Literature & Management has provided him a broad base to write on a range of subjects from socio-political issues to stories of human interest.
When he is not writing, Mrunal spends most of his time cooking or catching his favourite shows on Amazon Prime. An admitted sports fanatic, he feeds his addiction to Formula 1 by watching Lewis Hamilton racing off from pole positions in his Merc on Sundays.
 

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National Award Winning Teachers Form Odisha
Two from Odisha selected to receive National Teachers’ Award 2023

The names of the teachers are- Sashi Sekhar Karsharma, Headmaster of Kenduapada Government High School under Bhadrak’s Bonth block and Subash Chandra Rout, a retired teacher from Jagatsinghpur.

Former ISRO Scientist Nambi Narayanan
Previous governments had no faith in ISRO: Ex-rocket scientist Nambi Narayanan

Speaking about the initial days and the struggle they had to endure to get funding from the government, Narayanan said, “Different governments have different priorities. We did not have any budget allocation. We did not...

BJP Protest Over Jaga Mission
Odisha govt's Jaga Mission is century’s biggest betrayal to slum dwellers: BJP

The BJP alleged that Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is distributing fake Land Record Certificates under the Jaga Mission.

Congress MLA Santosh Singh Saluja
'Jungle raj in Odisha'; Congress threatens ink & egg attack on 5T Secretary VK Pandian

Congress leader and Kantabanji MLA Santosh Singh Saluja threatened to attack 5T Secretary VK Pandian with eggs and ink at every public meeting he attends.

Gopalpur MLA, Pradeep Panigrahy
There is ‘Modern Democratic Political Slavery’ policy under CM Naveen's regime: Pradeep Panigrahy

Accusing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of remaining silent, Panigrahy further said, “CM Naveen Patnaik is responsible for such a situation. It is difficult to accept how a person, who is the son of legendary Biju...

MoU Signed Between Tata Steel SEZ & ACME Cleantech Solutions
Odisha’s first green hydrogen, green ammonia plant to come up at Gopalpur

As per reports, the plant with a 1.3 million tonne capacity will be set up at a cost of Rs 58,000 crore.

Tata Nexon Facelift Spotted Testing
Tata Nexon, Nexon EV facelift to go on sale from September 14

While Tata has been giving its SUV mild updates frequently over the years, this will be their first major upgrade since 2020. The Nexon EV facelift is due to get the same design and feature...

Sambalpur University
Female Asst Professor of Sambalpur University ‘harassed’ by colleague; Committee constituted for probe

In her complaint, she alleged that a male assistant professor, who works in the same Political Science department of the University, has been harassing her in an inebriated condition for quite a few months.

Rescue Operation To Recover Bodies
Two labourers die after huge boulder falls on them during stone blasting in Odisha

As per reports, both the labourers were standing near the quarry during blasting when a huge stone rolled down and crushed them to death.

Villagers Cross River In Keonjhar
In this Keonjhar village patients cross river to avail ambulance services

While the demand for a bridge is not new for this part of the State, the matter came to the fore after two pregnant women had to bear the brunt of government apathy for five...

Discussion On Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hill
Book discussion on ‘Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hill’ highlights her inspirational journey

The panel discussion was graced by author Kasturi Ray, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda, author-columnist-diplomat and former Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna and senior journalist Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Balasore Railway Station
3.5 kg brown sugar seized in a year! Is Balasore turning into drug den?

While it is natural for drug dealers to target more and more youths in urban business centres, the efficiency of law enforcement agencies comes under scrutiny when the menace continues to spread to other cities...

VK Pandian Addressing A Public Gathering
5T Secretary VK Pandian launches veiled attack on Gopalpur MLA!

Pandian said, "During Covid, a people's representative called the Chief Minister and said we should not allow the return of Ganjam people staying outside as it would worsen the Covid situation in the district. We...

German Shepherd, Blacky Who lost Its Life Fighting Cobra
‘Man’s best friend’ sacrifices life to save its master from Cobra

As per reports, Nilakantha Mohapatra’s family had adopted the dog, Blacky, 15 years back. On Friday, they heard Blacky barking incessantly in the courtyard of their home, where it was leashed.

Dharna In Front Of Mayor's Residence
Slum dwellers stage dharna in front of Bhubaneswar Mayor’s residence alleging irregularities in Jaga Mission

The locals alleged that they have been excluded from the beneficiary list while outsiders who do not reside there have been granted land rights. Moreover, a lot of ineligible beneficiaries have managed to get their...

MLA Pradeep Panigrahy
4000-strong police force for private secretary but nothing for MLA: Pradeep Panigrahy

Speaking to reporters after he was stopped midway by BJD supporters while going to Kanishi in Ganjam, Panigrahy said, “I have been constantly followed and attacked after I announced that I will visit Kanishi on...

Odia Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena
Kishore Jena becomes first Odia to qualify for World Athletics Championship finals

While Jena hit 80.55 metres in his first attempt, his subsequent two attempts were not so encouraging. However, he anyways managed to secure a berth in the finals.

Rayagada DFO Bijay Kumar Parida
Odisha DFO under vigilance scanner owns 16 plots & several buildings

Officials carried out simultaneous raids on the properties of DFO Bijay Kumar Parida at seven locations in four districts including Rayagada and Khordha. Eight DSPs, six inspectors, and other staff were part of the raids.

5T Secretary VK Pandian Disembarking From Chopper
Ganjam politics on boil as Opposition targets 5T secy ahead of his visit tomorrow

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) too targeted the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)-led Odisha government over several issues including labour migration, dwindling health care, and diminishing industries in the district.

Badadeula Primary School
Class-1 girl student locked up in school for four hours in Odisha, rescued

Her parents launched a frantic search all over the village fearing the worst. However, their joy knew no bounds after finding the child sleeping inside the classroom.

Mrunal is currently working as a Sub-Editor with odishatv.in.  His background in English Literature & Management has provided him a broad base to write on a range of subjects from socio-political issues to stories of human interest.
When he is not writing, Mrunal spends most of his time cooking or catching his favourite shows on Amazon Prime. An admitted sports fanatic, he feeds his addiction to Formula 1 by watching Lewis Hamilton racing off from pole positions in his Merc on Sundays.
 

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