Kotpad: The annual festival and general meeting of the State Kalinga PESA Journalists’ Association was held at the Kalyan Mandap of Kotpad Block. The meeting was presided over by District President Gyanendra Pattnaik, while State President Manoj Das, Vice President Basudev Barad, and State Secretary Raj Kishore Swain attended as guests.
Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra was the chief guest, and Shankar Rao was present as honored guest. The association’s convener Bhavani Padhi extended thanks to all members. The stage was conducted by Aji Jit Pattnaik and Sanatan Das.
Before the meeting, a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister was submitted via BD Sandhya Samarth Rath. The event commenced with lamp lighting before a photograph of Lord Jagannath.
Following the meeting, individuals and organizations working in various fields were felicitated. Journalists known for neutral and impactful reporting were honored by Chief Guest Rupu Bhatra, Honored Guest Shankar Rao, and State President Manoj Das, who presented them with certificates of appreciation and trophies.
Several notable figures from the Kotpad area participated in the program, including:
Kotpad Bar Union President Mani Prasad Pattnaik
College Principal Dr. Sheshandan Mishra
Pankaj Patra
Shankar Panda, among others.
From the Media Association, the following office bearers and members were present:
President Ajay Kumar Mishra
Vice President Sunil Kumar Das
Editor Bir Kishore
Treasurer Sudhir Baral
Vijay Kumar Mishra
Aspini Pattnaik
Lalitendu Rath
Sushanta Das
Tularam Pujari
Sandeep Dhawan
Journalists from various corners of the state and district joined the program, showing complete support and cooperation.