The Naveen Pathagar O Sahitya Pratisthan here organised its eighth Bishuva Milana on the occasion of the Maha Bishuva Sankranti on Wednesday.
Pratisthan president Dr Chandramani Swain chaired the event. Dr Hussain Rabi Gandhi and Dr Sribastav Dalai joined as guests and gave away admiration certificates to several poets for composition and recitation.
Speakers stressed on protection and development of Odia language. Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Brahmapur Zone deputy secretary Dr Kulamani Ojha and former advisor of the Odisha State Planning Board Rabinarayan Dash also spoke. On the occasion, the Bishuba Samman was given away to five persons. Former Chief Minister Giridhar Gamang joined as chief guest.
Similarly, city-based Sankarbadi observed the Odia New Year. The body called upon all Odias to use Odia language while putting signature, on nameplates and in various invitation cards.
Weekly magazine Bikalap organised the first Bishuba Milana Mahotshav here on Wednesday. MlA Rama Chandra Chhapatnaik, BDA Chairman Subash Moharana and Mahan Sangh president Susanta Sabat joined as guests. On the occasion, 18 persons were felicitated for their contributions in various fields.