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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Know what P.H. in railway station names stands for
Know what P.H. in railway station names stands for

‘P.H.’ stands for ‘Passenger Halt’. During the train journey, we come across such Passenger Halt stations. These stations are actually coming under Class ‘D’ stations.

Woman BJD leader who brought harassment slur against labour minister gets new post; BJP says move to shut her mouth  
Woman BJD leader who brought harassment slur against labour minister gets new post; BJP says move to shut her mouth  

Sanjukta Mahal was the same woman who was in the news for lodging a complaint against Labour Minister Sahu at Mahila Police Station in Bhubaneswar on April 13. 

Jharsuguda bypoll: Booth management in focus; BJP, BJD & Congress pull out all stops  
Jharsuguda bypoll: Booth management in focus; BJP, BJD & Congress pull out all stops  

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Odisha Prabhari Sunil Bansal had a meeting with the members of the core committee. He had a brainstorming session with party chief Manmohan Samal, former president Samir Mohanty, MPs Jual Oram...

Bhubaneswar pet owners to cough up Rs 10000 penalty for dog bite, BMC's new rules irk animal lovers
Bhubaneswar pet owners to cough up Rs 10000 penalty for dog bite, BMC's new rules irk animal lovers

As per the bye-laws, a pet dog owner has to cough up hefty fine if his/her canine friend bites anyone or defecates in public places. 

BJP VP Baijayant Panda meets Kendrapara boat mishap victims’ kin; minister Pratap Deb slammed for hi
BJP VP Baijayant Panda meets Kendrapara boat mishap victims’ kin; minister Pratap Deb slammed for his 'insensitive' statement

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Baijayant Panda visited the houses of the deceased-minor boy Dipendra and boatman Sudarshan Swain- and met their family members. A visibly upset Panda spent some time with the...

Metro train in Odisha: DMRC seeks comprehensive mobility plan for preparing detailed project report 
Metro train in Odisha: DMRC seeks comprehensive mobility plan for preparing detailed project report 

The DMRC sought secondary data required for the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) for a Rail Based Mass Rapid Transit System (Elevated Corridor) covering the route from Bhubaneswar airport to Trishulia Square. 

BJP mounts attacks on BJD over Sambalpur violence, holds govt responsible 
BJP mounts attacks on BJD over Sambalpur violence, holds govt responsible 

“The state government has drastically failed in both preventing the violence from taking place and taking punitive action against those responsible," said MP Aparajita Sarangi.

Ranjan Kumar Das appointed Chief Administrator of SJTA  
Ranjan Kumar Das appointed Chief Administrator of SJTA  

Ranjan Kumar Das, Special Secretary, Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department with additional charge of Director, Odia Language, Literature and Culture, has been appointed as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, Puri. 

BJD in damage-control mode, tries to pacify Sanjay Das Burma 
BJD in damage-control mode, tries to pacify Sanjay Das Burma 

Speculations are rife that Sanjay Das Burma has already been offered a ticket for the coming general election. 

Sambalpur violence: Intelligence letter reveals advance alert to police about communal tension 
Sambalpur violence: Intelligence letter reveals advance alert to police about communal tension 

In the letter, the SP was also informed that the rally would pass through Muslim-dominated areas like Bhutpada, Motijharan, Raza Nagar, Sunapalli, Kumbharpada, and Daliepada.

Vinaytosh Mishra appointed DGP Odisha Fire Services
Vinaytosh Mishra appointed DGP Odisha Fire Services 

Vinaytosh Mishra will discharge his own duties and the additional ones till further orders.  

CDMOs directed to audit C-section deliveries at private hospitals in Odisha
CDMOs directed to audit C-section deliveries at private hospitals in Odisha

The objective of the audit is to find out whether private hospitals are going for the cesarean section operation while following the criteria laid out or doing so by setting aside the guidelines thereof. 

GST sleuths carry out raids at 5 places in Odisha’s Talcher 
GST sleuths carry out raids at 5 places in Odisha’s Talcher 

The raids were conducted simultaneously at five places including their residence at Ghantapada and two business entities - Maa Hingula Transport and Maa Hingula Traders. 

Dharmendra Pradhan launches veiled attack on 5T Secretary, says ‘Babus’ have replaced Naveen Patnaik as CM
Dharmendra Pradhan launches veiled attack on 5T Secretary, says ‘Babus’ have replaced Naveen Patnaik as CM

While answering the queries of journalists on the sidelines of a programme in Bhubaneswar, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said there is 'Baburaj' in the state. 

Jharsuguda bypoll: BJP, BJD & Congress set eyes on tribal and Agharia votes 
Jharsuguda bypoll: BJP, BJD & Congress set eyes on tribal and Agharia votes 

The political parties are well aware that the party which will be able to garner the maximum votes from these two sections will be in a favorable position. 

Supreme Court to hear Puri Jagannath temple case on May 1 
Supreme Court to hear Puri Jagannath temple case on May 1 

A bench comprising Justice MR Shah and Justice CT Ravikumar is hearing the case.  

Odisha STA fixes e-Challan targets for RTOs & MVIs; experts condemn move
Odisha STA fixes e-Challan targets for RTOs & MVIs; experts condemn move

The Commissioner in his letter further said the involvement of RTOs, MVIs, DSTs (Enf) and Asst. RTOs will have a good impact not only in the detection of offences but also it will help in...

Dakota aircraft a symbol of deep relationship between Indonesia and Odisha: Indonesia’s Ambassador t
Dakota aircraft a symbol of deep relationship between Indonesia and Odisha: Indonesia’s Ambassador to India 

In her reaction after seeing the plane, she said that it was a matter of great privilege for her to have a glimpse of the plane. She said she couldn’t stop herself from getting teary-eyed...

IMD issues Nor’wester alert in Odisha 
IMD issues Nor’wester alert in Odisha 

Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface wind with speed reaching up to 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Jajpur,...

Two arrested for selling school textbooks in Odisha’s Nayagarh 
Two arrested for selling school textbooks in Odisha’s Nayagarh 

On the basis of allegations against the duo, the police had detained them and during interrogation, they admitted to their crime. 

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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