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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Jajpur train mishap: Old coupling system in goods train villain of the piece! 
Jajpur train mishap: Old coupling system in goods train villain of the piece! 

According to experts, had the goods train had the centre buffer coupling system, the tragedy could have been averted. 

2 temples in Dhenkanal’s Mahima Shrine pulled down; Kaupindhari Samaj to take refuge in SC 
2 temples in Dhenkanal’s Mahima Shrine pulled down; Kaupindhari Samaj to take refuge in SC 

Presently, barricades have been put up around the shrine to prohibit common people from entering the disputed site. 

FIFA World Cup 2022: How 2500 Odisha plumbers help Qatar ready for big event   
FIFA World Cup 2022: How 2500 Odisha plumbers help Qatar ready for big event   

If football lovers across the globe are enjoying the game, it is partially possible due to the plumbers from Kendrapara district who worked day in day out to complete the job by the set deadline. 

Goods train crashes into waiting hall after derailment in Odisha's Jajpur, ECoR confirms 2 deaths 
Goods train crashes into waiting hall after derailment in Odisha's Jajpur, 3 dead

It is feared that many more people may have been trapped under the mangled wagons and debris. The identities of the deceased and injured are yet to be ascertained. While the ECoR has confirmed two deaths,...

Tata ‘Power Cuts’: 92488 complaints registered in Bhubaneswar as discom seeks consumer support 
Tata ‘Power Cuts’: 92488 complaints registered in Bhubaneswar as discom seeks consumer support 

As per an RTI report, as many as 92,488 complaints were registered in Bhubaneswar during the period between June 2020 and September 2022. The number of complaints would peak if the complaints registered across the...

Odisha Transport Minister bats for Bargarh-Nuapada new railway line, shoots off letter to Rail Minis
Odisha Transport Minister bats for Bargarh-Nuapada new railway line, shoots off letter to Rail Minister 

Referring to an announcement made by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at a public meeting, State Commerce and Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu said he had on December 15, 2018 announced that the government has sanctioned the...

Medicines as per choice of kidney patients not possible: Odisha government 
Medicines as per choice of kidney patients not possible: Odisha government 

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Archana Nag Case: ‘You reap what you sow’ jibe by Union Minister triggers political storm in Odisha
Archana Nag Case: ‘You reap what you sow’ jibe by Union Minister triggers political storm in Odisha

“It is too early to say anything about the investigation. But those involved, irrespective of whether they belong to the Opposition or ruling party, will have to pay the price,” said Union Minister Bisweswar Tudu....

Lack of toilet in Sundargarh schools exposes govt's 'apathy' for students  
Lack of toilet in Sundargarh schools exposes govt's 'apathy' for students

A toilet has long been on the wish list of the students of hundreds of schools in 15 panchayats under Koira block in Sundargarh district.

World Toilet Day: Here is how toilet facility started in trains in India 
World Toilet Day: Here is how toilet facility started in trains in India 

In fact, there used to be a time when trains were devoid of toilet facility. Behind the introduction of toilet facility, there is an interesting story. 

Padampur bypoll: 13 candidates file nominations; another keen battle between BJP and BJD on cards 
Padampur bypoll: 13 candidates file nominations; another keen battle between BJP and BJD on cards 

While the first seven days didn’t see any candidate turning up at the Padampur Sub-Collector’s office to file nomination papers, the last day witnessed as many as 13 candidates making a beeline to file their...

5 students of Berhampur’s Binayak Acharya College rusticated for ragging juniors
5 students of Berhampur’s Binayak Acharya College rusticated for ragging juniors

The college authorities’ action came following a direction from the district police. 

Miss You Arindam
OTV’s braveheart reporter Arindam Das remembered on 41st birth anniversary

Besides family members, senior citizens, intellectuals, journalists and people from different walks of life attended the meeting. 

Ganjam’s Anganwadi centre gives playschools run for money, read to know details  
Ganjam’s Anganwadi centre gives playschools run for money, read to know details  

While there has been playschool trend everywhere, this Anganwadi centre has everything to give playschools a run for their money. 

Odisha Bar Council asks agitating lawyers to join duty or face the music 
Odisha Bar Council asks agitating lawyers to join duty or face the music 

In his letter, J K Samantasinghar, the secretary of the Odisha State Bar Council, warned the agitating lawyers that their license of practice would be suspended if they don’t join their work. 

Two-day coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil’ kicks off along Paradip coast 
Two-day coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil’ kicks off along Paradip coast 

The major objective behind this exercise is to strengthen the coastal security in India.

Free JEE, NEET coaching for Plus II students in Odisha govt schools soon
Free JEE, NEET coaching for Plus II students in Odisha govt schools soon

The government is mulling replicating the Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya format in government schools and introducing JEE and NEET coaching for meritorious students. 

Huge drama in Padampur bypoll politics: BJP holds up nomination, BJD names Barsha Bariha candidate
Huge drama in Padampur bypoll politics: BJP holds up nomination, BJD names Barsha Bariha candidate

Barsha is the elder daughter of its sitting MLA Bijay Ranjan Singh Bariha, who passed away on October 3, necessitating the bypoll. Interestingly, Barsha is also the daughter-in-law of BJP leader Ramaranjan Baliarsingh.

HC bench protest: Get back to work or face license suspension, SC warns Odisha lawyers
HC bench protest: Get back to work or face license suspension, SC warns Odisha lawyers

The lawyers have been striking over the demand for a permanent bench of Orissa High Court in western Odisha at Sambalpur. 

Odisha chit fund scam: SC appoints amicus curie, grants more time to CBI to submit report 
Odisha chit fund scam: SC appoints amicus curie, grants more time to CBI to submit report 

While the chit fund beneficiaries are still waiting desperately to get back their hard-earned money, the appointment of amicus curie has rekindled their hope. 

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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