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Manoranjan Panda

Manoranjan Panda is currently pursuing his PhD degree in Journalism and Mass Communication at Utkal University with ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship. During his 10 years of journalistic career, he worked with The New Indian Express in Bhubaneswar as Senior Sub-Editor for 7 years, The Times of India at Ranchi as Reporter for 2 years, The Pragativadi as Translator for 1 year. He also worked as Content Writer & Public Relations Officer (PRO) at Luminous Infoways for 5 years.

Career in Journalism and Mass Communication: A Guide for Graduates

Manoranjan Panda Apr 5, 2025

Pen is mightier than the sword. I think any action intended to make the world a better place is laudable. Once Martin Luther King Jr said, "If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write." As communicators, the truth chasers,…
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J P Nadda to visit Odisha on April 12

Manoranjan Panda Mar 29, 2025

Bhubaneswar: BJP national president and Union Health Minister JP Nadda is scheduled to visit Odisha on April 12 to attend a number of events. Sharing this information on Saturday, BJP MP Sukanta Panigrahi said Nadda’s visit is aimed at…
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Mercury to rise by 2-3°C amid severe heatwave, rain likely next week

Manoranjan Panda Mar 29, 2025

Bhubaneswar: With the return of heatwave, temperature in most parts of Odisha is likely to rise further during the next three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. In its midday bulletin, the Meteorological…
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Vigilance raid on OWSSB manager, huge assets unearthed

Manoranjan Panda Mar 29, 2025

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance unearthed huge assets, including three buildings, two shops and two plots, during simultaneous raids at locations linked to Debasis Sahoo, assistant project manager, Odisha Water Supply & Sewerage…
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4 former PACS secretaries arrested for Rs 64 lakh fraud

Manoranjan Panda Mar 29, 2025

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance arrested four former Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) secretaries for allegedly embezzling government funds to the tune of Rs 64 lakh. The accused have been identified as Bhubaneswar Sahu,…
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RI caught taking bribe in Kandhamal

Manoranjan Panda Mar 29, 2025

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance officials on Saturday apprehended Debasis Nayak, a Revenue Inspector (RI) at Krandibili Circle of Phiringia Tehsil in Kandhamal district, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000. The accused RI had…
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With a moderate show, Odisha ranks 13th spot in panchayat devolution index

Manoranjan Panda Feb 17, 2025

Bhubaeswar: Odisha has been ranked thirteenth at the all-India level under the Panchayat Devolution Index (PDI) demonstrating a moderate show in different indicators. The State has received a score of 50.03 while Karnataka (72.23), Kerala…
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Not many takers for Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Odisha, only 952 installed

Manoranjan Panda Dec 17, 2024

Bhubaneswar: The Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with much fanfare ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, is not finding many takers in Odisha as it comes with…
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RTI: Third-party audit of disclosure fails to start in Odisha

Manoranjan Panda Dec 14, 2024

In May 2023, the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department, which is the nodal department of Odisha Government to implement Right to Information (RTI) Act-2005, had asked the public authorities in the State to make third-party…
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Freedom of expression faces tough challenges in post-truth world, says N. Ram

Manoranjan Panda Oct 26, 2024

Bhubaneswar: The Editors Guild of India, in association with the Press Club of Odisha, on Saturday hosted its Odisha edition conclave on ‘Opportunities and Challenges in Regional Media’ in Bhubaneswar, focusing on pressing issues in…
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