The immortal contributions of eminent historian-cum-litterateur Dr Jagannath Pattnaik were adored and remembered by hundreds of intellectuals during the commemoration of his 14th death anniversary organised at the Institution of Engineers here on Sunday.
Joining as the chief guest, School and Mass Education Minister Debi Prasad Mishra lauded the contributions of Prof Pattnaik and opined that his life philosophy and work culture are worth emulating.
Nehru Institute of Youth Affairs president and former administrator Suresh Chandra Mantry presided. MP Dr Prasanna Pattasani, MlA Amar Prasad Satapathy, Prafulla Samal, Bishnu Charan Sethi, Samajwadi Party State president Rabi Behera and Vocational Education Director Dakhhshya Prasad Nanda were present as guests.
In memory of the eminent literary figure and History of Odisha at a Glance Editor late Apurba Ranjan Ray, a silent prayer was observed.
The book edited by Ray and the special memory of Prof Pattanaik entitled ‘Capital Poster’ was released on the occasion.
Higher Education Director Prof Nihar Ranjan Pattnaik informed the gathering that the works of Prof Pattnaik would be published soon.