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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Heavy rain lashes Bhubaneswar and Cuttack; check IMD’s forecast 
Heavy rain lashes Bhubaneswar and Cuttack; check IMD’s forecast 

Many places in the city are vulnerable to waterlogging. Laxmisagar is one of those places where knee-deep water is seen flowing on the Cuttack-Puri road, affecting vehicular movements.

5T Secretary's posters on Utkal University campus trigger political row
5T Secretary's posters on Utkal University campus trigger political row

Days ago, the members of BCJD reportedly pasted posters on the walls of the Vani Vihar campus. The ABVP opposed the move and pasted posters of great Indian personalities by the side of the said...

Janmashtami
Janmashtami 2023: Know time, rituals, significance and more about the festival

On this day, Lord Krishna, the eighth reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born in the Rohini Nakshatra. This Janmashtami is said to be the 5250th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.

Teachers’ Day: This Divyang teacher from Odisha lives for teaching!  
Teachers’ Day: This Divyang teacher from Odisha lives for teaching!  

If a first-time visitor visits his class, he can be forgiven for mistaking him for a trained teacher. But the fact is that he has no formal training in teaching.

Orissa High Court gets 2 new Judges, Chief Justice Subhasis Talapatra administers oath of office
Orissa High Court gets 2 new Judges, Chief Justice Subhasis Talapatra administers oath of office

The Collegium of the Supreme Court had on August 17 recommended the names of advocate Sibo Shankar Mishra and judicial officer Ananda Chandra Behera for appointment as judges of the Orissa High Court.

12-hour bandh observed in Kantabanji over district status demand
12-hour bandh observed in Kantabanji over district status demand

Due to the dawn-to-dusk bandh call, normal life has been thrown out of order as the impact of the bandh started to be felt from the morning. 

Teachers' Day: Know the 2 teachers from Odisha who will receive National Teachers’ Award-2023 today
Teachers' Day: Know the 2 teachers from Odisha who will receive National Teachers’ Award-2023 today

Subash Chandra Rout, a retired Headmaster of Brundaban Government High School in Jagatsinghpur district and Sashi Sekhar Karsharma, a Headmaster of Kenduapada Government High School in Bhadrak district will be felicitated at the Vigyan Bhawan...

This is how Teachers’ Day came into being
This is how Teachers’ Day came into being

There is a shloka ‘Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara; Guru Saakshaat,  Param Brahma, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah’.  This sholka says teachers are revered as Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara in India. 

We are preparing 108-point chargesheet against BJD: BJP 
We are preparing 108-point chargesheet against BJD: BJP 

"If the Chief Minister starts visiting places two-three months ahead of the general election, we will not oppose. But we will ask where he was all these days,” said Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jayanarayan Mishra. 

As Khudurukani Osha begins, know history behind observance of the festival
As Khudurukani Osha begins, know history behind observance of the festival

There are some festivals specially meant for girls like Raja and Kumar Purnima. There is also a festival called Khudurukani Osha or Bhalukani Osha observed by girls. 

IMD predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorm activities in some Odisha districts till Sep 7; issues Yellow Warning  
IMD predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorm activities in some Odisha districts till Sep 7; issues Yellow Warning  

Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, which is currently active over the northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, rainfall activities including thunderstorms with lightning are likely to be experienced.

Police complaints registered against BJD MLA Sambit Routray for 'misbehaving' with woman
Police complaints registered against BJD MLA Sambit Routray for 'misbehaving' with woman

The two complaints were lodged by Kanchan Swain, the victim who has been identified as a former BJD woman leader of Bagoi panchayat under Kujang block in Jagatsinghpur district, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...

Woman gives birth on trolley after 108 ambulance service 'denied' in Odisha’s Balasore 
Woman gives birth on trolley after 108 ambulance service 'denied' in Odisha’s Balasore 

The family members waited for some time but the ambulance did not arrive, they alleged. With no option left, the family members made her sleep on a trolley rickshaw and pulled it up to the...

Couple dies by suicide over family dispute in Odisha 
Couple dies by suicide over family dispute in Odisha 

While the family members were taking Samarendra to a nearby hospital, they got the news of Sunita’s death due to electrocution.

Social media war ensues between Minister Tukuni Sahu and BJP MLA Kusum Tete over 5T secretary’s heli
Social media war ensues between Minister Tukuni Sahu and BJP MLA Kusum Tete over 5T secretary’s helicopter rides

Odisha Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu mentioned in her post that she would present all the information in the upcoming Assembly session.

Naveen Patnaik has leased out Odisha government to 5T secretary: BJP 
Naveen Patnaik has leased out Odisha government to 5T secretary: BJP 

The core committee meeting of the BJP was attended by the party's Odisha in-charge, Sunil Bansal, National Vice President Baijayant Panda, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, LoP Jayanarayan Mishra and other top leaders.

Mortal remains of Surjya Narayan Patro consigned to flames
Mortal remains of Surjya Narayan Patro consigned to flames

A sea of people from different walks of life bade a tearful adieu to the departed leader. 

Surat Police arrests two persons from Odisha for stealing diamond-studded idol from temple 
Surat Police arrests two persons from Odisha for stealing diamond-studded idol from temple 

The black-granite idol, which was stolen by the accused, was studded with a diamond, and its value is pegged at over Rs 7 lakh.

'Surjya Narayan Patro's demise an irreparable loss for Odisha politics'
'Surjya Narayan Patro's demise an irreparable loss for Odisha politics'

Former Odisha Assembly Speaker & Digapahandi MLA, Surjya Narayan Patro was a seven-time legislator and the sitting MLA of Biju Janata Dal representing Digapahandi Assembly Constituency. 

Odisha Homoeopathic students launch peaceful protest over long pending demands 
Odisha Homoeopathic students launch peaceful protest over long pending demands 

The students claimed that the government is using them whenever their service is required. But when it comes to giving justice to them, the government is dilly-dallying. 

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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