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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Naba Das murder: Charge-sheet mentions Naba Das as witness; senior advocate smells conspiracy   
Naba Das murder: Charge-sheet mentions Naba Das as witness; senior advocate smells conspiracy   

According to advocate Satya Bohidar, the Crime Branch in its charge-sheet has mentioned deceased Naba Das as the first witness. 

Stalemate ends, Banakalagi ritual held in Puri Srimandir
Stalemate ends, Banakalagi ritual held in Puri Srimandir

In 'Banakalagi' ritual, fresh coats of herbal colours are applied to the deities by Dattamohapatra servitors. Four main colours black, white, red and yellow are used for this. 

Growing bonhomie between BJD and BJP keeps political analysts guessing
Growing bonhomie between BJD and BJP keeps political analysts guessing

Immediately after the BJD backed the Delhi Services Bill and opposed the Opposition INDIA's no-confidence motion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah came to Odisha. Moreover, he heaped praises on Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik.

Odisha govt to conduct infra gap assessment in Degree colleges
Odisha govt to conduct infra gap assessment in Degree colleges

In her letter, Joint Secretary to the government of Odisha, Snigdha Chamaptiray said the objective behind seeking such a report is to enhance the campus environment and overall learning experience. 

Demanding justice, Deepika stages sit-in again in front of boyfriend's house in Odisha’s Berhampur 
Demanding justice, Deepika stages sit-in again in front of boyfriend's house in Odisha’s Berhampur 

Deepika claimed that as justice has not been delivered to her even after a year of her staging a dharna in front of the house of her boyfriend K.Dinesh, she said she has no other...

Villagers still struggling in aftermath of floods in Odisha’s Bhadrak 
Villagers still struggling in aftermath of floods in Odisha’s Bhadrak 

The worst-affected panchayats are Talagopabindha, Bilana, Baro, Kampada and Shyamsundarpur. Due to the flood in the Salandi River, the villages have been marooned for the last nine days.

Lord Jagannath’s ‘Banakalagi’ ritual to be held tomorrow; no public darshan for 5 hours
Lord Jagannath’s ‘Banakalagi’ ritual to be held tomorrow; no public darshan for 5 hours

The ritual of the deities should have been observed after the Niladribije ritual. But it couldn’t be held due to a dispute over the day of the ritual between the Dattamohapatra servitors and the Shree...

On foot from Vrindavan to Puri, Kyrgyz youth takes shelter in Lord Jagannath's abode
On foot from Vrindavan to Puri, Kyrgyz youth takes shelter in Lord Jagannath's abode

Ulu Ulukbek, a Kyrgyzstan citizen, was so much attracted to the ‘Sanatan Dharma’ that he flew all the way to India on a student VISA in 2017. In India, he embarrassed ISKCON and started to live...

Odisha divyang youth on way to becoming cardiologist, sets example for others 
Odisha divyang youth on way to becoming cardiologist, sets example for others 

The saying ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’ goes perfectly for Ashrumochan Nayak. Backed by a strong determination, he set a goal of becoming a doctor. The family members too left no...

Odisha govt’s ‘Mo Ghara Yojana’ dashes to ground; beneficiaries term it 'a pie in the sky' 
Odisha govt’s ‘Mo Ghara Yojana’ dashes to ground; beneficiaries term it 'a pie in the sky' 

With the hope of getting her ramshackle hut repaired, she had applied for financial assistance under ‘Mo Ghara Yojana’. Even though two months have passed, she said she is yet to get a pie under...

Seeking bride, Odisha divyang youth submits application to Collector during grievance camp 
Seeking bride, Odisha divyang youth submits application to Collector during grievance camp 

In his application, Sanjib Mohapatra stated that his elderly parents are not able to search for a match for him. And, his elder brother is living separately. So he is facing a lot of problems...

Police complaint filed against Bhubaneswar man for mercilessly beating stray dog  
Police complaint filed against Bhubaneswar man for mercilessly beating stray dog  

Kamana Sethi, a resident of Shantipalli slum, has accused Bhima Sethi of the same locality of beating up the stray dog without any valid reason. 

Woman found hanging in hotel room in Bhubaneswar, probe launched
Woman found hanging in hotel room in Bhubaneswar, probe launched

After finding her hanging in her room (Room No- 205), the hotel staff immediately informed the Laxmisagar Police Station. 

Dengue cases raise concern in Bhubaneswar; Health department on its toes 
Dengue cases raise concern in Bhubaneswar; Health department on its toes 

While Khordha district has so far reported 715 Dengue cases, of them, 90 percent have been reported from Bhubaneswar alone. 

BJP, Congress target Odisha government over time sought for Ratna Bhandar reopening 
BJP, Congress target Odisha government over time sought for Ratna Bhandar reopening 

Starting from devotees to Srimandir Managing Committee members, many have demanded that prior to the repair work of Ratna Bhandar, the inventory of the ornaments should be done. 

Villagers living in constant fear of tusker in Odisha’s Dhenkanal
Villagers living in constant fear of tusker in Odisha’s Dhenkanal

A team from the Forest department has camped in the village. They are trying to drive the wild animal out of the village but their attempts have yielded no result so far. 

Amit Shah and Naveen Patnaik shower praise on each other 
Amit Shah and Naveen Patnaik shower praise on each other 

While addressing the gathering, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Naveen Patnaik twice, firstly for curbing the naxal menace and secondly, for disaster management. 

PIL filed in Orissa High Court for early completion of JICA work in Cuttack 
PIL filed in Orissa High Court for early completion of JICA work in Cuttack 

In the petition, the petitioner stated that the project was started in 2012, and as per the memorandum of understanding; it should have been completed in four years.

Vacant Food Safety Officer posts make consumers prone to diseases in Odisha 
Vacant Food Safety Officer posts make consumers prone to diseases in Odisha 

In Jeypore city of Koraput district, hundreds of people buy food items from roadside kiosks regularly, without giving a thought to the quality of the food they are having.

Farmers in quandary as heavy rainfall damage crops in Odisha
Farmers in quandary as heavy rainfall damage crops in Odisha

In Khordha district, Turintira, Pamphalo, Kurunjipur, Rajas and Somana panchayats under Balipatna block are the worst affected. Since paddy saplings are in knee-deep water, farmers are apprehensive that the saplings would die. 

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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