The Athagarh Prahari, a vernacular mega weekly newspaper published from here, observed its 15th anniversary on Makar Sankranti.
A meeting was organised for the purpose where eminent educationist and founder of Barrister Ranjit Mohanty Educational Trust Biswajit Mohanty, distinguished Odia litterateur and former Editor of the Utkal Prasanga Kabi Hussain Rabi Gandhi, scribe Bibhuti Biswal and film actor Dushmanta Panda attended as distinguished guests.
After lighting the lamps and chanting of Vedic rhymes by Professor Saradananda Dash, the meeting observed one minute silent prayer for the founder of Athagarh Prahari late Narayan Das.
Renowned litterateur and freedom fighter Ramahari Goswami, Dr Suresh Chandra Mishra, athlete Sushri Shuvadarsini, poet Sabita Manjari Bhoi, journalist Satyabrata Das, Bibhuti Biswal, actress Muskan and Smaranika Priyadarsini were also felicitated. Dinesh Das and Sailendra Pattnaik coordinated. Chief Editor of Athagarh Prahari Naliniprava Pattnaik gave vote of thanks.