Paperman Media ( Bhubaneswar )- The annual day celebration and friendship gathering of weekly newspaper Rajya Kahani was held at Budh Mandir, Bhubaneswar today focusing on social awareness, the challenges facing print media and the need to promote the Odia language.
Senior journalist Bibhuti Bhusan Kar attended as chief guest, with poet Rakshyak Nayak presiding. Odia language movement leader Pabitra Maharatha was the guest of honour, while BJP leader Prof. Purnachandra Mallick and Dr. Chakradhar Das attended as special guests.
Shri Kar highlighted the growing challenges before newspapers, including fake news, declining accountability and political influence. Editor Ashok Sahu spoke about Rajya Kahani’s journey and the support of well-wishers. Speakers stressed the declining readership of print media, shortage of advertisements and the impact of digital media.
Hrishikesh Gowda and Chitta Ranjan Patnaik, Balaram Nanda retired government officials Susanta Mohanty and Gaurachandra Mohapatra, Sambalpur's literary and journalist Rajaram Padhy and Chief Secretary's Information Public Relations Officer Pathani Rout were felicitated by Rajyakahani.
The event also highlighted social reform, cultural awareness and rural journalism. Shri Sahu proposed the vote of thanks.
