Career
He is currently working as news editor at ETV News Odia. Before this he was associated with Odisha television as an investigative editor, director and anchor of the Oriya food programme Tasty Tasty. Tripathy received a Master in Journalism & Mass Communication degree from the Utkal University.
He started his journalism career with Sachitra Vijaya of Chennai-based Chandamama Group and the leading Oriya daily The Prajatantra.
He then moved to The Sambad. He was chosen as an Outstanding Performer Award in the field of investigative reporting by The Sambad.
Bhakta worked in several districts of Odisha and outside the State. He is now editor at ETV News Odia.