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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Ravan Podi held across Odisha, marks end of Durga Puja festivities 
Ravan Podi held across Odisha, marks end of Durga Puja festivities 

The Ravan Podi event, which marks the victory of good over evil, was held at six places in Bhubaneswar. They were Baramunda, Jharpada, Koradakanta, Tomando, Chhatabar and Naharakanta.

Armed bike-borne miscreants loot Rs 60,000 from businessman in Odisha’s Deogarh
Armed bike-borne miscreants loot Rs 60,000 from businessman in Odisha’s Deogarh

As he was collecting money, four unidentified bike-borne youths, aged between 18 and 30, came from nowhere and intimidated Kuna and others by wielding a pistol.

Odisha woman, daughter meet watery grave in village pond 
Odisha woman, daughter meet watery grave in village pond 

Sandhayrani and her daughter had gone to the village pond to take a bath. When they didn’t return, Sandhyarani’s mother Mini Pradhan went to the pond to check on them. 

Body carried on shoulders for 8 km as ‘Mahaprayan’ hearse scheme 'fails to deliver' in Odisha 
Body carried on shoulders for 8 km as ‘Mahaprayan’ hearse scheme 'fails to deliver' in Odisha 

The wife of a villager identified as Narendra Majhi was admitted to the Chandahandi Community Health Centre (CHC). While undergoing treatment, she breathed her last today.  

Know importance of Maha Navami when Goddess Durga worshipped as Mahisasuramardini
Know importance of Maha Navami when Goddess Durga worshipped as Mahisasuramardini

Mahisasura then attacked the three worlds of earth, heaven and hell. He didn’t even spare the Indralok, the kingdom of Lord Indra. Terrified gods approached Lord Brahma, who then went to Lord Vishnu and they...

Doctor meets watery grave while bathing in gorge in Odisha’s Ganjam 
Doctor meets watery grave while bathing in gorge in Odisha’s Ganjam 

According to a source, Padhi along with his three friends went to Huluhula gorge for a picnic. After having food, they went to the gorge to take a bath. While bathing, Padhi’s feet reportedly slipped...

Royal Bengal Tiger prowls in Odisha’s Gajapati forests, gives sleepless nights to residents  
Royal Bengal Tiger prowls in Odisha’s Gajapati forests, gives sleepless nights to residents  

While keeping track of the movements of the wild animal, the officers are also creating awareness among the villagers on how to save their and their domestic animals’ lives. 

Durga Puja festival in Baripada sends a message of Hindu-Muslim unity
Durga Puja festival in Baripada sends a message of Hindu-Muslim unity

Of the several puja committees in the town, Tentuladanga Puja Committee in Bairpada town is unique because it sends out a heart-warming message of communal harmony and brotherhood. 

'Cash-for-query' row: BJD MP Pinaki Misra warns of legal action; BJP responds 
'Cash-for-query' row: BJD MP Pinaki Misra warns of legal action; BJP responds 

MP Misra also said that as an MP for over 25 years, his personal record is beyond reproach and invited the BJP to fight with the BJD politically in Odisha rather than resorting to cheap...

In these places, Ravan’s effigies not burnt on Dusshera; know the reasons
In these places, Ravan’s effigies not burnt on Dusshera; know the reasons  

On the occasion of Dusshera festival, in most parts of the country, the effigy of Ravana is burnt. But then again, the ten-headed demon king is worshipped in some other parts. 

Know differences between ‘junction’, ‘terminal’ and ‘central’ railway stations 
Know differences between ‘junction’, ‘terminal’ and ‘central’ railway stations 

Railway stations are generally of three types such as junction, terminal and central. 

Odisha BJP demands BJD MP Pinaki Misra's scalp in ‘cash for queries’ scam 
Odisha BJP demands BJD MP Pinaki Misra's scalp in ‘cash for queries’ scam 

Addressing a press conference, BJP leader Manoj Mohapatra while showing a photograph featuring MP Misra and TMC MP Mahua Moitra said, “We want to know what is the reason behind the intimacy between Pinaki Misra...

Bus strike: Govt buses busy in LAccMI inaugural event, commuters face double whammy in Rayagada  
Bus strike: Govt buses busy in LAccMI inaugural event, commuters face double whammy in Rayagada  

Since Durga Puja has already set in, people, basically the job holders, are falling on themselves to go to their native villages. With the private buses remaining off the road, they are having a harrowing...

GST raid on real estate firm in Bhubaneswar over alleged tax evasion  
GST raid on real estate firm in Bhubaneswar over alleged tax evasion  

The chairman of Evos Buildcon Pvt Limited is Kalinga Keshari Rath, who is said to be in the good books of several leaders, including a BJD leader.

Rath Yatra most apt time to open Ratna Bhandar: Puri Gajapati Maharaja  
Rath Yatra most apt time to open Ratna Bhandar: Puri Gajapati Maharaja  

It wouldn’t be advisable to open the Ratna Bhandar at the present time or in the coming months. If it is done before the 2024 Rath Yatra, it may affect the rituals, said Puri Gajapati...

Bus strike in Odisha: Association's meeting with CMO inconclusive; final call likely by this evening 
Bus strike in Odisha: Association's meeting with CMO inconclusive; final call likely by this evening 

The association members are going to hold a meeting today afternoon where they will decide whether they will put the strike on hold or go with it. 

Missing couple found dead in canal in Odisha’s Dhenkanal 
Missing couple found dead in canal in Odisha’s Dhenkanal 

he couple’s son had lodged a missing complaint at the Sadar police station. In his complaint, he said his parents had gone to the canal to take a bath and never returned. 

Trouble mounts for MLA Pratap Jena, case filed against him for 'masterminding murderous attack' 
Trouble mounts for MLA Pratap Jena, case filed against him for 'masterminding murderous attack' 

The NPLP’s president Subrat Das warned that the NPLP would resort to strike if the police take no action against the miscreants and MLA Pratap Jena. 

Bhubaneswar veggie vendors put strike on hold after assurance 
Bhubaneswar veggie vendors put strike on hold after assurance 

During the ongoing Navratri, most people consume vegetable items. Had the association stuck to its decision, it would have a huge impact on city dwellers. 

Poor results haunt Odisha govt’s free IAS coaching, Higher Edu Secy asks officers to pull up socks  
Poor results haunt Odisha govt’s free IAS coaching, Higher Edu Secy asks officers to pull up socks    

The aspirants have pinned the blame on the alleged poor standard of coaching in Odisha, which they claim, is preventing Odia students from performing at par with their counterparts in other states. 

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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