Pension giving ceremony to the families of late journalists of Sambalpur dist by Odisha Journalists Union, Sambalpur Dist Unit on 19/06/2012 attached.

     "Sambalpur Dist Unit of Odisha Journalists Union has started giving pension to four families of the late journalists of Sambalpur. On this occassion The Collector and District Magistrate of Sambalpur, Mrs. Mrinalini Darswal, IAS, gave away the pensions as Chief Guest on 19th June 2012.

     Sri.Siddhartha Saha, Vice Chairman of Sambalpur Municipality also attended the function as honorable guest. Western Odisha Zonal Secretary Sri Rajaram Padhi, District President Sri Ramakanta Biswal & District General Secretary Sri Pramod Bohidar, organised and led the function along with all member of Sambalpur District Unit of Odisha Journalists Union. Kudos to all members of Smabalpur District Unit." Isn't it exemplary?

     "Our Union's pension holder as retd working journalist, Sri Badri Narayan Mishra, the first journalist of Sonepur is no more. The legendary Late Sri.Mishra left for his heavenly abode on 12th June 2012. A sad and painful happening for all members of our Union. We are sincerely considering to give pension to the family of Late Sri Badri Narayan Mishra.

     Let us pray to the Almighty for the peaceful rest of his departed soul.

     May Lord Jagannath give him a rebirth as a journalist again."

     On 06-07-12 evening all the students of the municipal area of Nabarangpur, who got 1st class in the Metric Exam were felicitated by Nabarangpur District Journalist Association, the district unit of Odisha Journalist Union, Bhubaneswar. The colorful function was organized at the Nabarangpur town hall where the local MLA Mr. Manahar Randhari attended as the Chief Guest while District Collector Mr. Sibabrata Dash and Municipality Chairman Mr. Prahallad Tripathy attend as the Guests District Unit President Mr. Rakesh Gupta presided on the felicitatation ceremony. 103 Students, who got 1st class, were present with their parents. The opening song “Bande Utkal Janani “was performed by Sur Ganga Institute. District Unit Secretary Mr. P.Prakash highlighted about the function and vote of thanks was given by District Unit’s advisor and senior journalist Mr.Banka Bihari Bisoi. A number of intellectuals from different field of Nabarangpur and all member of District Unit were present on the occasion.