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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.

OPINION | Methodical Madness Defeated in Parliament

Manoranjan Panda Apr 18, 2026

NDA Govt faces first legislative defeat in 12 years as Women Quota Bill fails 2/3 majority test Bhubaneswar: It is NDA Government’s first legislative defeat in 12 years inside the Parliament, with the proposed the Constitution (131st…
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BMC signs MoU with Nexband for converting vegetable wastes into bio-CNG

Manoranjan Panda Apr 7, 2026

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexband Renewables to process vegetable and organic wastes into Compressed Biogas (CBG or CNG). The agreement focuses on…
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Viksit Odisha on slow track as State records moderate growth in 2024-25

Manoranjan Panda Mar 31, 2026

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s economy recorded moderate growth with 11.40 per cent (pc) in 2024-25 compared to the previous year. The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 13.30 pc from Rs 5,40,185 crore in…
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BMC Honoured For Solar Water Kiosks & Waste-to-Fertiliser Innovation In Bhubaneswar

Manoranjan Panda Mar 25, 2026

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been conferred the Global Sustainability & Innovation Award 2026 in recognition of its outstanding work in climate-resilient renewable water infrastructure and innovative…
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Right to Life & Right to Die: From hope to heartbreak

Manoranjan Panda Mar 16, 2026

FOR 13 years, Ashok Rana and his wife have lived with a mix of hope and heartbreak. Their son, Harish Rana, was a college student in 2012 when he fell from the fourth floor, leaving him with severe brain injuries. Since then, he has…
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Rs 67K Crore MoUs Inked: Odisha Strengthens Role In India’s 500 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Goal

Manoranjan Panda Feb 12, 2026

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has received Rs 67,000 crore investment intents during the third edition of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026, being held in Bhubaneswar on February 12-13. These commitments target…
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20 Years of RTI: Less information and more rejection

Manoranjan Panda Oct 11, 2025

OCTOBER 12 marks 20 years of implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act-2005, the only law that empowers citizens to access official information. The decadal anniversary comes at the time when the transparency law is facing its…
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Odisha Approves Rs 869.8 Cr Investment In Renewable Energy Projects

Manoranjan Panda Jul 25, 2025

Bhubaneswar: Odisha took another major step in advancing its renewable energy agenda by approving fresh projects with a total capacity of 178 MW and an estimated investment of Rs 869.8 crore. The approvals came during the 12th meeting…
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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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