Pradeep Pattanayak

Pradeep Pattanayak

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Pradeep Pattanayak is a Senior Sub-Editor associated with Odisha Television Limited. He has more than 10 years of experience in the field of journalism. He has been writing on many topics like art ...more

Pradeep Pattanayak is a Senior Sub-Editor associated with Odisha Television Limited. He has more than 10 years of experience in the field of journalism. He has been writing on many topics like art and culture, heritage, entertainment, politics etc.

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NEET-PG Entrance Examination postponed
NEET-PG Entrance Examination postponed

The NEET-PG Entrance Examination scheduled for June 23, 2024, has been postponed due to allegations concerning the integrity of competitive exams.

Pre-Budget consultation meeting: Second AIIMS, Paradip Port expansion among Odisha's demands 
Pre-Budget consultation meeting: Second AIIMS, Paradip Port expansion among Odisha's demands 

Odisha placed demands for a second AIIMS and expansion of Paradip Port among others before the Central Government.

Odisha CM revokes appointments of corporation chairpersons made by previous govt
Odisha CM revokes appointments of corporation chairpersons made by previous govt

Odisha's Chief Minister, Mohan Majhi, revoked the appointments of chairpersons in government-run corporations made by the former government, citing lack of qualitative progress in their management.

Monsoon active over Odisha; heavy rainfall predicted for 3 districts in 24 hours 
Monsoon active over Odisha; heavy rainfall predicted for 3 districts in 24 hours 

The Monsoon, active over Odisha, is predicted to bring heavy rainfall in Kandhamal, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts within 24 hours.

Odisha shocker! Man 'kills & buries' father; mother still missing 
Odisha shocker! Man 'kills & buries' father; mother still missing 

In Garasang village, Balasore, Ramesh Behera allegedly killed his father Pravakar over a land dispute and buried the body. The case deepened with the disappearance of Pravakar's wife, Champa.

Snana Yatra: Story behind Lord Jagannath’s ‘Hati Besha’
Snana Yatra: Know story behind Lord Jagannath’s ‘Hati Besha’

According to a belief, the deities are dressed as Lord Ganesha to satisfy the followers of the Ganapatya sect.

After ‘Snana Yatra’, this is why deities remain out of bounds for 15 days 
After ‘Snana Yatra’, know why deities remain out of bounds for 15 days 

Like us, Lord Jagannath also brushes teeth, consumes food, retires for the day after dinner, and also suffers from a fever. 

Snana Purnima 2024
Snana Purnima 2024 LIVE Updates From Puri: The Royal Bath of Lord Jagannath & His Siblings

Marking the beginning of the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath, and Devi Subhadra, the Snana Purnima rituals started in Puri amidst

Snana Yatra: Holy Trinity’s heavenly ritual performed on earth 
Snana Yatra: Holy Trinity’s heavenly ritual to be performed on earth today

Out of the 12 important festivals observed in Srimandir, Deva Snana Purnima or Snana Yatra is one of them. 

Diphtheria fear grips villages on Rayagada and Koraput border 
Diphtheria fear grips villages on Rayagada and Koraput border 

An 11-year-old child's death from Diphtheria in Koraput, Odisha has sparked fear across nearby villages. Health officials are investigating and have vaccinated 468 children with a booster dose while surveillance continues in the affected areas.

June 2024 CSIR-UGC-NET Exam postponed
June 2024 CSIR-UGC-NET Exam postponed

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the June 2024 CSIR-UGC-NET Examination originally scheduled for June 25-27 due to unavoidable circumstances and logistic issues.

OTET 2024 schedule released; check details 
OTET 2024 schedule released; check details 

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, has announced the schedule for the OTET 2024. The exam is set for August 9, with detailed eligibility and syllabus information available on the official site.

Monsoon touches 24 districts of Odisha; know IMD's rain alerts 
Monsoon touches 24 districts of Odisha; know IMD's rain alerts 

The Monsoon has reached 24 out of 30 districts in Odisha, causing rainfall in several areas. The IMD predicts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 40 KMPH across the state over the...

Bhubaneswar open drain mishap: Axe falls on BMC’s assistant engineer 
Bhubaneswar open drain mishap: Axe falls on BMC’s assistant engineer 

In Bhubaneswar, an assistant engineer of BMC was suspended after being held responsible for the unfortunate death of a minor boy who was swept away in an open drain.

Confusion over reopening of Ratna Bhandar deepens further amidst political slugfest
Confusion over reopening of Ratna Bhandar deepens further amidst political slugfest

The planned reopening of Puri Srimandir's Ratna Bhandar has sparked confusion and political debate after conflicting statements from the ASI and Odisha's Law Minister. With concerns about treasure security and lack of coordination cited, clarity...

Rice ATM for ration card holders in Bhubaneswar soon: Odisha Minister
Rice ATM for ration card holders in Bhubaneswar soon: Odisha Minister

For the first time, the service of Rice ATM will be launched in Bhubaneswar in the coming one week and subsequently such machines will be set up in other districts as well.

Charges framed against Anubhav Mohanty in domestic violence case
Charges framed against Anubhav Mohanty in domestic violence case

Actor-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty faces charges in a domestic violence case, filed by his ex-wife Varsha Priyadarshini. The charges were framed following his court appearance in Cuttack.

Paddy to be procured from farmers at Rs 3100 per quintal: Odisha Minister
Paddy to be procured from farmers at Rs 3100 per quintal: Odisha Minister

Odisha's government, led by the BJP, announced an increase in the MSP of paddy to Rs 3,100 per quintal, fulfilling a promise made in their poll manifesto.

Southwest monsoon advances into Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati districts
Southwest monsoon advances into Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati districts

The southwest monsoon is advancing into parts of Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, and Gajapati in Odisha.

BCCI announces ODI cricket match at Cuttack Barabati! Know details
BCCI announces ODI cricket match at Cuttack Barabati! Know details

Cricket returns to Barabati Stadium in Cuttack with an ODI between India and England scheduled for February 9, 2025. This match is part of the BCCI's announced fixtures for Team India's 2024-25 international home season.

Pradeep Pattanayak is a Senior Sub-Editor associated with Odisha Television Limited. He has more than 10 years of experience in the field of journalism. He has been writing on many topics like art and culture, heritage, entertainment, politics etc.

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