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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Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2023 begins at 47 centres 
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2023 begins at 47 centres 

The entrance examination is being conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for all the courses. A total of 55,979 candidates have applied to appear for the entrance test. 

Odisha farmer scripts success story in apple cultivation 
Odisha farmer scripts success story in apple cultivation 

There are lines of apple trees laden with apples in the orchard. Visitors to the orchard are surprised not because of apples but because these fruits are grown even in the summer season. 

Odisha pharmacist suspended for clicking selfies with President’s chopper
Odisha pharmacist suspended for clicking selfies with President’s chopper

With the photos going viral, it was seen as a serious lapse in the security of the President. Taking it seriously, Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Mayurbhanj, Rupabhanu Mishra suspended the pharmacist.

Forget 5G, mobile network connectivity still a distant dream for rural pockets in Odisha
Forget 5G, mobile network connectivity still a distant dream for rural pockets in Odisha

Scenes like people talking on mobile phones while sitting in trees or on a hilltop are common here.

No end to plight as elderly beneficiaries forced to walk kilometers to collect pension in Odisha
No end to plight as elderly beneficiaries forced to walk kilometers to collect pension in Odisha

Despite her fraility, Kali Jena, aged over 90, has to walk a distance of 2 kilometres every month to collect her pension.

Power outage during President's address: Possibility of conspiracy can’t be ruled out, says MSCB University VC
Power outage during President's address: Possibility of conspiracy can’t be ruled out, says MSCB University VC

"There is the possibility of a conspiracy behind this. But we can’t tolerate the insult. We would bring out the truth behind it,” said MSCBU Vice Chancellor Santosh Kumar Tripathy.  

Jharsuguda bypoll: BJP unleashes veiled attack on BJD, says ‘Kalapahadas’ are ruling Odisha 
Jharsuguda bypoll: BJP unleashes veiled attack on BJD, says ‘Kalapahadas’ are ruling Odisha 

“The state government has to answer why an on-duty police officer killed a sitting minister. The government has to answer what is the motive behind the murder,” said Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while addressing a...

Lady ASI among 2 cops injured in attack in Odisha 
Lady ASI among 2 cops injured in attack in Odisha 

Police arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in the attack. 

ILS-Bhubaneswar scientists find new health-boosting probiotic bacteria 
ILS-Bhubaneswar scientists find new health-boosting probiotic bacteria 

The name of the bacteria discovered by the ILS is Ligilactobacillus Salivarious. The significance lies in the fact that the health-promoting probiotic bacteria have been found in the tribal people of Odisha. 

Controversial post shared on BJD MP's Facebook page; Parliamentarian clarifies  
Controversial post shared on BJD MP's Facebook page; Parliamentarian clarifies  

On BJD MP Amar Patnaik's Facebook page, a post from 'Sujata R Karthikeyan Fan Club' was shared asking for suggestions regarding the Commissioner-cum-Secretary.

Jharsuguda bypoll: BJP, BJD file complaints against each other over violation of poll code 
Jharsuguda bypoll: BJP, BJD file complaints against each other over violation of poll code 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that the conch party is implementing the Padampur model in the Jharsuguda bypoll.

Not allowed to President’s programme despite invitation: Former Odisha Minister 
Not allowed to President’s programme despite invitation: Former Odisha Minister 

Former Minister Saraswati Hembram alleged that the university authorities have insulted her by not allowing her into the hall after inviting her to the event. 

 Dhauli Shanti Stupa
Buddha Purnima: Significance of Dhauli Shanti Stupa, its historic tale of emperor Ashoka & Kalinga War

Dhauli or Dhauligiri is one of the five famous Buddhist sites in Odisha, where Buddhists flock in large numbers all year round, and more on Buddha Purnima

This soil taught me to walk, run & fly: President Droupadi Murmu at Home District in Odisha 
This soil taught me to walk, run & fly: President Droupadi Murmu at Home District in Odisha 

“I was born at Uparabeda. And, I was reborn at Rairangpur. You showered your love and affection on me so generously that I became a councillor. Three years later, it was you who sent me...

Heights of corruption! Family of 3 'receives Rs 16 lakh' under two yojanas in Odisha 
Heights of corruption! Family of 3 'receives Rs 16 lakh' under two yojanas in Odisha 

Surprisingly, the beneficiaries were members of one family identified as -Bichitrananda Jena, his wife Ananya Routray, and their son Biswajit Routray. 

Road signs differ on distance between Bhubaneswar and Puri; passengers allegedly fleeced
Road signs differ on distance between Bhubaneswar and Puri; passengers allegedly fleeced

Similarly, a road sign at one place says that the distance between Sisupalgarh and Konark is 55 kilometers while another signage claims the distance to be 56 kilometers. 

Two West Bengal tourists drown in Puri sea
Two West Bengal tourists drown in Puri sea

Of the two deceased, one has been identified as Arindam Das, and the identity of another deceased is yet to be ascertained. Both were residents of the Hooghly area in West Bengal. 

'Notorious supari gang' breaks into house, attacks occupants in Bhubaneswar; 4 detained, car seized 
'Notorious supari gang' breaks into house, attacks occupants in Bhubaneswar; 4 detained, car seized 

Over 20 members of a supari gang wielding weapons like swords and knives reached a house and started beating up the wife of the house owner.

Gundaraaj will no longer be tolerated in Odisha: BJP VP Baijayant Panda targets BJD, calls for change 
Gundaraaj will no longer be tolerated in Odisha: BJP VP Baijayant Panda targets BJD, calls for change 

According to information, in the last 10 to 12 years, Odisha has registered the highest growth in crime rate in the whole nation. We the people of Odisha are being the victims of this increasing...

BJP targets BJD-led govt over OBC survey, terms it farce to divert people’s attention
BJP targets BJD-led govt over OBC survey, terms it farce to divert people’s attention

Addressing a press conference organised at the party headquarters in Bhubaneswar, president of BJP OBC Morcha, Odisha, Surath Biswal targeted the BJD-led government saying the government doesn’t have interest to provide benefits to the people...

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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