Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra

Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra

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A Bhubaneswar based senior journalist. He extensively writes in many subjects, but  his expertise is on sports, motivational  and special stories.

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A Bhubaneswar based senior journalist. He extensively writes in many subjects, but  his expertise is on sports, motivational  and special stories.

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Wooden bridge over Bhargavi river collapses in Puri
Close shave for school students as wooden bridge over Bhargavi river collapses in Puri

Luckily, the children didn’t fall into the river and their lives were saved.

Leopard skins seized in Baripada
4 leopard skins seized, 3 wildlife smugglers arrested in Baripada

Further investigation into the incident is underway to ascertain whether the skins were procured from someone else or the supplier had obtained those skins after killing the leopards.

West Indies cricketer Joshua’s mother gets emotional after meeting Virat Kohli
Mom came to see Virat Kohli not me, says West Indies wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva

Later, Joshua revealed to Kohli that his mother is a huge fan of his and was en route to the venue only to watch him play.

Harmanpreet Kaur
Smriti Mandhana defends Harmanpreet Kaur after criticism of Bangladeshi umpires

It was part and parcel of the game and Harmanpreet’s backlash was made in the heat of the moment, said Mandhana.

Bhubaneswar Market Building shut for a week as traders go on protest
Bhubaneswar Market Building shut for a week as traders continue with their protest

The Traders’ Association has further alleged that BMC is not trying to solve the issue though the Market Building has been closed for the past one week.

Chitalagi Amavasya: Puri Srimandir to remain out of bounds for devotees for 4 hours today
Sudarsan Pattnaik demands opening of one more gate of Puri Srimandir

Taking the emotional aspect of Puri residents with the Lord, another door of Srimandir should be opened for them besides ‘Singhadwara, tweeted Pattnaik.

Students cross swelling river in Gajapati
Sans bridge, students risk lives to reach school by crossing swelling river in Gajapati

Ghodahada river near the village is overflowing due to the incessant rainfall for the last few days. Without a bridge over the river, the village has been completely cut-off from the mainland.

Yashasvi Jaiswal
Gautam Gambhir bats for Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inclusion in Indian team for T20 WC 2024

As per Gambhir, Jaiswal merits his selection to the Indian team straightaway purely on the basis of his consistent domestic performances and his show in the IPL last season.

A Chellakumar
Odisha Chief Minister under house arrest, says Congress’ A Chellakumar

The senior Congress leader alleged that Odisha Chief Minister is now under house arrest and it will not be a surprise if the junior IAS officer gives a speech in the Assembly one day as...

Chudanga Gada wall in Bhubaneswar
Chudanga Gada in ruins: Land mafias, govt ‘encroach’ upon rampart of ancient fort in Bhubaneswar

While land mafias have allegedly encroached around 12 acres of land, a State government department has been allegedly constructing infrastructure illegally by encroaching upon a huge portion of the land in the area.

Ishan Kishan
Ind vs WI 2nd Test: Zaheer Khan bashes Ishan Kishan, blames T20 effect for dismissal

Zaheer insisted that it was more of a white-ball shot from the Ishan.

Cop suspended for accepting bribe from devotees in Puri
Cop suspended for accepting bribe from devotees to allow entry through Puri Srimandir Paschima Dwara

With the demand for reopening of all ‘Dwaras’ (gates) of Puri Srimandir gaining momentum, the incident has evoked sharp reactions among the devotees and servitors.

Virat Kohli
Team India fielding coach hails Virat Kohli as the best attacking fielder

As per Dilip, Kohli continues to set the bar high when it comes to fielding and fitness, and the juniors are benefiting from his example.

India vs Pakistan
Ind vs Pak in ODI WC 2023: Fans book hospital beds after hotel room prices go sky high

Surprisingly, hospitals in the city have emerged as a viable option, offering amenities such as breakfast and dinner to cater to these enthusiastic supporters.

Ajinkya Rahane
Former India opener feels Ajinkya Rahane’s notice period is on

However, Rahane has failed to replicate the same form in the two Tests against West Indies so far.

Duvin Malinga
Lasith Malinga’s son Duvin bowls with similar action - watch

Well, Lasith’s son Duvin has now shown a similar kind of action.

ODI World Cup 2023 Promo
Odisha youth who adorned his body with Virat Kohli tattoos featured in ICC World Cup promo

Meet cricket fanatic Pintu Behera from Berhampur who has painted several tattoos of former Team India captain Kohli on various parts of his body like hand, belly, back, hands, legs and many other portions.

Traffic congestion during 5T Secy’s visit to Nayagarh
5T Secy’s visit causes traffic snarls in Nayagarh, ambulances get stuck in jam

Even ambulances were reportedly found stuck in the traffic jam that stretched several kilometres, turning the commute into hell.

Virat Kohli
West Indies legend rates Kohli 2nd behind Tendulkar among India’s greatest batters

Courtney Walsh also stated that both Tendulkar and Kohli are within top five batters in the world.

Avesh Khan
Son of pan seller with Rs 500 income makes it to Indian cricket team

Before Avesh got selected for the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), his father used to run a small pan shop on the side of the road in Indore. He used to sustain his family with...

A Bhubaneswar based senior journalist. He extensively writes in many subjects, but  his expertise is on sports, motivational  and special stories.

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