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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3 killed, 6 injured as auto falls into 15-ft-deep gorge in Odisha 
3 killed, 6 injured as auto falls into 15-ft-deep gorge in Odisha 

The ill-fated auto-rickshaw carrying nine passengers was heading toward Nuagada. As the driver was negotiating a turn at Keradanga Ghat, he lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the mishap. 

Spontaneous fires in village near Bhubaneswar trigger panic; firefighters camping on spot
Spontaneous fires in village near Bhubaneswar trigger panic; firefighters camping on spot

Thatched houses and haystacks catching fire on their own have left even the firefighters in a dilemma. 

Politics over religion in Odisha: BJP and BJD in war of words over Sambalpur violence 
Politics over religion in Odisha: BJP and BJD in war of words over Sambalpur violence 

Protesting against the Sambalpur violence, the VHP observed bandh in 14 districts of the State on Wednesday. The bandh was supported by the BJP. On the other hand, the BJD took out a peace rally,...

Heat wave: Odisha to get relief from April 22, predicts IMD scientist  
Heat wave: Odisha to get relief from April 22, predicts IMD scientist  

“Odisha people will get relief from April 22 as Nor'wester rain is expected," said IMD senior scientist, R K Jenamani.

Indian Army recruitment process changed; aspirants to clear 3 stages 
Indian Army recruitment process changed; aspirants to clear 3 stages 

Of the three procedures, the first one is an online written test. The second one is rally or physical test and the last one is the medical test. Those who will come through these three...

34 girl students fall ill after consuming 'pakhala;' hospitalized; heat wave and contamination blamed 
34 girl students fall ill after consuming 'pakhala;' hospitalized; heat wave and contamination blamed 

The girls first complained of stomach pain. Later, they had bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea. The school authorities immediately shifted the students in an ambulance to K Balang government hospital.

Minor girl ends life after marriage proposal gets rejected 
Minor girl ends life after 'boyfriend' rejects marriage proposal

The boy went back on the promise and didn’t take any such steps as they promised. On the other hand, the minor girl drank poison in front of her boyfriend’s house. 

BJD takes a swipe at BJP-led central government over PMAY houses allocation
BJD takes a swipe at BJP-led central government over PMAY houses allocation

Panchayati Raj Minister Pradip Kumar Amat said we have requested the Centre to allocate 15 lakh houses but it has so far allocated only 9 lakh units. 

UK-based Odia woman turns heads as she completes marathon in Sambalpuri saree
UK-based Odia woman turns heads as she completes marathon in Sambalpuri saree

A high school teacher in Manchester, Forty-one-year old Madhusmita Jena turned many heads when she arrived draped in a Sambalpuri saree to run the marathon. She was the lone one in the saree. 

Heatwave: Sans fans, patients at Odisha’s Jajpur DHH experiencing tough time  
Heatwave: Sans fans, patients at Odisha’s Jajpur DHH experiencing tough time  

The patients and their attendants at the Mother and Child Health (MCH) centre of the Jajpur district headquarters hospital (DHH) are facing a tough time as most of the fans are lying defunct. 

ACF Soumya Ranjan death case: Wife, DFO and cook summoned to appear before court
ACF Soumya Ranjan death case: Wife, DFO and cook summoned to appear before court

While hearing the petition filed by the deceased ACF’s father Abhiram Mohapatra, the court directed the trio to appear before the court. Their trial will be held pertaining to murder and criminal conspiracy charges against...

Good sign: Over 5 lakh Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs at Gahirmatha, hatchlings make their way to sea
Good sign: Over 5 lakh Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs at Gahirmatha, hatchlings make their way to sea in Rushikulya 

Gahirmatha is the only marine wildlife sanctuary in Odisha. Gahirmatha coast being the safest place for Olive Ridley sea turtles, their number keeps increasing every year which, according to animal lovers and environmentalists, is a...

Supreme Court
Sambalpur court vandalism case: Supreme Court grants last opportunity to 33 lawyers to file affidavits 

The counsel appearing for the lawyers submitted that he has the affidavits but they have some defects that need to be cured. For this, he sought three weeks’ time, LiveLaw.in said. 

World Heritage Day: Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves in Bhubaneswar cry for attention 
World Heritage Day: Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves in Bhubaneswar cry for attention 

These beautiful rock-cut caves are attracting visitors from far and near for their exquisite carving and inscriptions. But these caves are under threat. 

World Heritage Day: Rampant encroachment a bane of Sisupalgarh’s existence 
World Heritage Day: Rampant encroachment a bane of Sisupalgarh’s existence 

All such illegal activities are happening despite the fact that Sisupalgarh is a restricted zone where digging even a one-foot-deep hole is considered illegal.

Heatwave: Defunct water ATMs in Bhubaneswar add to summer woes 
Heatwave: Defunct water ATMs in Bhubaneswar add to summer woes 

These days the sweltering heat wave is sweeping across the State. Bhubaneswar is no different. Here in the capital city, the civic body’s arrangements to provide water to pedestrians and cyclists are not up to...

Odisha remembers ex-CM Biju Patnaik on his 26th death anniversary 
Odisha remembers ex-CM Biju Patnaik on his 26th death anniversary 

People from all sections of life and political leaders cutting across party lines paid their glowing tribute to the departed leader. 

Sambalpur violence: Six more held, total arrests rise to 85
Sambalpur violence: Six more held, total arrests rise to 85

Of these fresh six arrests, three were arrested in connection with the stone pelting incident that occurred on April 12 and the rest three were apprehended in the shop vandalism incident. 

From Malkangiri to Dubai: Girl student from remotest Bonda Ghati gives wings to her dreams
From Malkangiri to Dubai: Girl student from remotest Bonda Ghati gives wings to her dreams

For Budri who has been dreaming to get a government job after completing her higher study, her selection among five students to go to Dubai for higher study is nothing but a blessing for her. 

Heatwave: Schools to remain closed for another 2 days in Sambalpur
Heatwave: Schools to remain closed for another 2 days in Sambalpur

While the State has been blazing under the scorching sun, Sambalpur became the hottest city in the State by 2 pm on Sunday recording 42.2 degrees Celsius.

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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