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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Congress devoid of helmsman in Odisha? Eyes set on high command’s decision   
Congress devoid of helmsman in Odisha? Eyes set on high command’s decision   

After the poll debacle, the five Congress leaders who have been expelled for six years are not hesitating to spew venom against the PCC chief.

Disowned by herd, owned by forest dept: The Kumki elephants of Odisha  
Disowned by herd, owned by forest dept: The Kumki elephants of Odisha  

The Kumki elephants at Chandaka-Damapada Sanctuary in Odisha are trained by the Forest Department to help tame wild elephants. These rescued jumbos, once separated from their herds, now live disciplined lives under the guidance of...

BJP, Congress workers clash in Bhubaneswar 
BJP, Congress workers clash in Bhubaneswar 

A violent clash erupted between BJP and Chhatra Congress workers in Bhubaneswar's Master Canteen square following protests over Rahul Gandhi's anti-Hindu statement. Despite police presence, the situation escalated to stone pelting before additional forces controlled...

BJD corporator accuses two senior leaders of dividing party in Bhubaneswar 
BJD corporator accuses two senior leaders of dividing party in Bhubaneswar 

A rift appears to be emerging in the BJD as corporator Amaresh Jena accuses senior leaders Ashok Chandra Panda and Ananta Narayan Jena of dividing the party. He alleges they are influencing corporators to create...

Rahul Gandhi is a liar and terrorist: Odisha BJP Chief 
Rahul Gandhi is a liar and terrorist: Odisha BJP Chief 

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal launched a fierce attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a liar, violent, and terrorist after Gandhi's statement in the Lok Sabha. Samal criticized Gandhi for disrespecting Hindus and...

Odisha woman in record books for songs on road safety in memory of deceased son 
Odisha woman in record books for songs on road safety in memory of deceased son 

Sujata Khatua from Bhadrak, Odisha, has entered the India Book of Records for writing road safety songs in memory of her deceased son Soumitra Mohanty, who died in a road accident.

BJP, BJD trade barbs over free electricity promise 
BJP, BJD trade barbs over free electricity promise 

The BJD took a swipe at the BJP over its poll-time promise to waive off 300 units of electricity. The BJP countered by highlighting their solar panel subsidy plan.

Labour Unions launch indefinite strike in front of Dalmia Bharat Refractories in Odisha
Labour Unions launch indefinite strike in front of Dalmia Bharat Refractories in Odisha

Employees of Birla Tyres in Balasore have launched an indefinite strike outside Dalmia Bharat Refractories, demanding reinstatement and unpaid salaries.

'Misguided by Google Maps,' 5 friends stranded in Odisha jungle for 11 hours 
'Misguided by Google Maps,' 5 friends stranded in Odisha jungle for 11 hours 

Five friends were stranded for 11 hours in the Saptasajya forest in Dhenkanal, Odisha, due to misleading directions from Google Maps. They were eventually rescued by police and forest department teams after a challenging operation.

Abandoned Divyang girl child rescued, handed over to district administration in Odisha 
Dumped because she was Divyang and a girl? Girl child rescued from forest in Odisha

A Divyang girl child, aged two to three years, was found abandoned in the Chitrakonda forest of Malkangiri. Rescued by locals Sukaldei Hantal and Manguli Majhi, she has been handed over to the district administration....

No felling of Palm trees without permission in Odisha: Forest department
No felling of Palm trees without permission in Odisha: Forest department

Due to their role in preventing lightning-related deaths, the Odisha Forest Department now imposes strict restrictions on cutting Palm trees, even on private properties.

After 2 years, apartment registration started; no joy for old apartment owners  
After 2 years, apartment registration started; no joy for old apartment owners  

After a two-year suspension, apartment registrations in Odisha have resumed. However, old apartment owners face challenges due to new rules. Despite the new Apartment Ownership and Management Rules 2024, about 10,000 apartments remain unregistered, causing...

Subhadra Yojana to be launched on Sept 17 by PM Modi: Odisha CM
Subhadra Yojana to be launched on Sept 17 by PM Modi: Odisha CM

The Subhadra Yojana will be launched on September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced that PM Modi will visit Odisha to launch the yojana in the presence...

Bhubaneswar land scam: Former Police DG warns defamation case against retired IPS officer
Bhubaneswar land scam: Former Police DG warns defamation case against retired IPS officer

Former Odisha DGP Sanjeev Marik announced plans to file a defamation suit against retired IPS officer M. Nageswara Rao for implicating him in a government land scam in Bhubaneswar. Marik claims Rao is retaliating due...

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to hear public grievances from July 1 
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to hear public grievances from July 1 

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi will begin hearing public grievances from July 1 at the CM's Grievance Cell in Unit-V. Registration for grievances will be open from 9 AM to 12 Noon.

Odisha man suffers heart attack over govt eviction 
Odisha man suffers heart attack over govt eviction 

A poor family in Sailo Jharpada village, Cuttack district, faces severe hardship after being evicted from government land. The family's breadwinner, Rabindra Behera, suffered a heart attack upon hearing the news and is currently hospitalized....

Setting dog on lady journalist case: Police visits ex-minister and BJD leader's house for 2nd time 
Setting dog on lady journalist case: Police visits ex-minister and BJD leader's house for 2nd time 

Police visited BJD leader Raghunandan Das' residence for the second time regarding allegations of setting his dogs on a lady journalist. The incident occurred while she was covering a demolition near his house.

Odisha’s Kampa Bhai Job Scam: More skeletons tumbling out, BJD MP’s name crops up  
Odisha’s Kampa Bhai Job Scam: More skeletons tumbling out, BJD MP’s name crops up  

New revelations expose how Japa Bandhu Kampa defrauded job seekers in Odisha, linking him to a BJD MP.

Plans to make Jagannath darshan more disciplined on govt’s agenda: Odisha Law Minister 
Plans to make Jagannath darshan more disciplined on govt’s agenda: Odisha Law Minister 

The government will consult servitors, intellectuals and stakeholders post-Rath Yatra to implement the plans to make darshan at Srimandir more disciplined, said Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan

Dhaba built with MP & MLALAD funds! Newly-elected Odisha MLA exposes ex-BJD legislator's links! 
Dhaba built with MP & MLALAD funds! Newly-elected Odisha MLA exposes ex-BJD legislator's links! 

Balle Balle Dhaba was allegedly given to a woman BJD leader on lease but without any documents. Dharmasala's former BJD MLA Pranab Balabantaray was said to be managing the show from behind the scenes.

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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