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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Coromandel train accident: Khordha DRM suspects possible sabotage, tampering in signal system
Coromandel train accident: Khordha DRM suspects possible sabotage, tampering in signal system

“There was green signal on the main line. The signal is usually green when all the pre-conditions required for the signal to go green are perfect. If any of the pre-conditions does not meet, technically...

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Balasore train accident: Congress demands Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s resignation

Addressing a press conference at the Congress Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Patnaik said, “The UPA government in 2012 had introduced anti-collision device.

Balasore train tragedy: Cause of accident will transpire after probe, says Railway Safety Commissioner 
Balasore train tragedy: Cause of accident will transpire after probe, says Railway Safety Commissioner 

After reaching the accident spot, Railway Safety Commissioner Shailesh Kumar Pathak visited the station signal room, control room and interacted with the officials present there. 

Why Odisha govt cracking whip on ganja and going soft on liquor? Stats paint grim picture
Why Odisha govt cracking whip on ganja and going soft on liquor; stats paint grim picture

The Odia Language Literature and Culture Department had last month written a letter to all district Collectors and Superintendents of Police, asking them to take necessary steps to stop the use of the contraband on...

Jagannath devotees throng Alarnath temple for ‘Anasara’ darshan 
Jagannath devotees throng Alarnath temple for ‘Anasara’ darshan 

It is believed that the devotees can avail the same blessings and fortune of Lord Jagannath darshan by having the darshan of Lord Alarnath.   

Odisha train tragedy: East Coast Railway to run 3 special trains for stranded passengers 
Odisha train tragedy: East Coast Railway to run 3 special trains for stranded passengers 

Going to facilitate the stranded passengers, the East Coast Railway has decided to run three special trains between Puri and Howrah. 

Odisha train tragedy: Preservation and identification of over 150 bodies, a big challenge for State
Odisha train tragedy: Preservation and identification of over 150 bodies, a big challenge for State government  

What makes the identification of the bodies difficult is that most of them are disfigured beyond recognition.

Snana Purnima: Three unpleasant incidents delay ceremonial bath in Puri Srimandir 
Snana Purnima: Three unpleasant incidents delay ceremonial bath in Puri Srimandir 

A Rajasthan devotee while witnessing the bathing rituals of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra in the temple fell ill and collapsed on the ground.

Odisha Train Tragedy: CBI probe recommended by Railway Board, informs Ashwini Vaishnaw
Odisha Train Tragedy: CBI probe recommended by Railway Board, informs Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Centre along with the support of the state government are giving all support to the injured patients who are admitted to various hospitals in Balasore, Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

Odisha train tragedy: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee questions official death figures
Odisha train tragedy: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee questions official death figures

Taking a swipe at the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused it of not doing anything to trace out those who are still missing. 

Maha Snana: Know why and when Lord Jagannath, his siblings' purification bath is performed
Maha Snana: Know why and when Lord Jagannath, his siblings' purification bath is performed

A Jagannath Temple Police (JTP) personnel first spotted the blood stains and reported it to the servitors. It is suspected that any servitor might have sustained injuries during observation of ‘Deva Snana’ rituals. 

Odisha govt asks Collectors, SPs to take measures to bring down road accidents, fatalities  
Odisha govt asks Collectors, SPs to take measures to bring down road accidents, fatalities  

During the year 2022, 5467 persons were killed in road accidents at a growth of 7.6% compared to 2021.

Swimming training imparted to kids in this Odisha village to curb drowning deaths
Swimming training imparted to kids in this Odisha village to curb drowning deaths

The objective of this swimming camp is not to prepare them for any swimming contest, but to make them good swimmers so that they, if, God forbid, face drowning-like situations at any stage of life,...

International Sex Workers Day: 'Neglected' sex workers in Bhubaneswar demand for dignity, threaten t
International Sex Workers Day: 'Neglected' sex workers in Bhubaneswar demand dignity, threaten to boycott 2024 polls

While sex workers in different parts of the world are celebrating International Sex Workers Day, those in Bhubaneswar are not so lucky, as for them, the day is meaningless to them. 

Snana Purnima: Daitapati servitors enter Puri Srimandir to perform ‘Bahuta Kanta’ ritual 
Snana Purnima: Daitapati servitors enter Puri Srimandir to perform ‘Bahuta Kanta’ ritual 

For 'Bahuta Kanta' ritual, darshan for the devotees will be suspended from 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday. 

Malkangiri boat mishaps: Woman's body fished out, search operation still on for another missing person 
Malkangiri boat mishaps: Woman's body fished out, search operation still on for another missing person 

A fisherman in a country boat had sailed into the Satiguda reservoir to catch fish. Similarly, a woman and his son had also gone to the reservoir in another boat.

Prisoner escapes from Cuttack SCB hospital in guise of woman, manhunt launched  
Prisoner escapes from Cuttack SCB hospital in guise of woman, manhunt launched  

Naugaon police had arrested Sajan Das while he was trying to loot a house in Niali area. He was first lodged in Alipingal jail and then shifted to Choudwar jail.

CDPO demands bribe from Anganwadi job aspirant in Odisha, audio goes viral
CDPO demands bribe from Anganwadi job aspirant in Odisha, audio goes viral

Dhamnagar CDPO Namita Das allegedly called up Sushama Pradhan informing her that she has been selected and to get the post she has to give her something between Rs 30,000 and 40,000. 

Lord Nilamadhab goes without food for 2 days in Nayagarh as servitors stall rituals seeking cop's transfer
Lord Nilamadhab goes without food for 2 days in Nayagarh as servitors stall rituals seeking cop's transfer

The agitating servitors demanded the transfer of Kantilo outpost officer.  

Odisha tribal girl, who topped district in Plus II Commerce, turns labourer to meet education cost
Odisha tribal girl, who topped district in Plus II Commerce, turns labourer to meet education cost

These days Karama Muduli works as a daily labourer under the scorching sun to meet her education cost as her parents, who work as daily wagers, are unable to afford her education.

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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