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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.

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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PVR INOX to show disability awareness film at 1000 screens

Manoranjan Panda Oct 23, 2024

Bhubaneswar: In a first, as many as 1000 PVR INOX screens will soon start showing a public service awareness film over two weeks. The film was released by Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,…
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Breaking protocals, CM walks to crowd for hearing grievances of PwDs

Manoranjan Panda Oct 21, 2024

Bhubaneswar: Defying the security protocols, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday went straight to the crowd to meet and hear complaints of persons with disabilities (PwDs) who were anxiously waiting at his grievance cell…
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4 years waiting time for RTI applicants in Odisha information commission: Report

Manoranjan Panda Oct 20, 2024

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Information Commission (SIC) is functioning with only two commissioners despite having a large pendency of more than 20,000 appeals and complaints. An assessment made by New Delhi-based citizens' group Satark…
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Bargarh’s Sudam Sahu dedicates life to preserve rare 1200 indigenous rice species

Manoranjan Panda Oct 20, 2024

Bhubaneswar: At a time when the government and agri-scientists are chasing high-yielding and hybrid paddy varieties, a farmer from Bargarh district has dedicated his life to collecting and preserving rare indigenous rice species. …
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Illusionist with a Purpose: Kerala’s Gopinath promotes inclusion of PwDs through magic

Manoranjan Panda Oct 19, 2024

Bhubaneswar: Renowned illusionist Gopinath Muthukad captivated the audience in the Twin City with a special purpose. His magic highlighted the importance of supporting people with different abilities. Performing in Bhubaneswar and…
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16 assistive tech startups get seed grants at NCPEDP Empower 2024

Manoranjan Panda Oct 18, 2024

Thiruvananthapuram: In a landmark move to accelerate innovation and inclusion in the assistive technology (AT) sector, 16 startups received seed grants of up to Rs 5 lakh each during the Empower 2024 organised by the National Centre for…
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After grocery items, vegetable prices skyrocket in Odisha

Manoranjan Panda Oct 17, 2024

Bhubaneswar: With the beginning of holy Kartika month, vegetable prices have once again skyrocketed in Odisha with most of them selling at over Rs 150 per kg. The sudden price hike has come as a burden on consumers who are already reeling…
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