The Paradip College celebrated its 43rd foundation day with grandeur on Sunday with Paradip Port Trust (PPT) Chairman Rinkesh Roy joining as chief guest.
Former BNMA College, Bhadrak Principal Kamalkant Swain was guest of honour and Odia Professor Pabitra Mohan Panigrahi chief speaker.
The guests encouraged the students to work hard for their bright future.
College Principal Pradip Kumar Biswal presided over the meeting.
English Department Professor Dr Surendra Mohan Miahra introduced the guests.
The chief guest, Roy, said that like the smart PPT, the Paradip College would be the a smart college in the port city. Several students and lecturers were felicitated by the chief guest for their achievements.
History lecturer and NCC Officer lt Akshaya Chandra Mishra was honoured for his achievements in the field of NCC.
Prof Akhaya Kumar Palai gave a vote of thanks.