Odia poetry Book Krushnalagna, written by Dr Ranjita Pattanayak, who is a former pediatric doctor at the PPT Hospital, was unveiled at a function, organized by the local cultural organization Canmass at the Officers’ Club here on August 27.
The function was inaugurated by Paradip Port Trust Chairman Sudhansu Shekhar Mishra in the presence of Paradip ladies Club President Binita Mishra, noted Odia story writer Paramita Satapathy, poet Prof Ramakanta Mishra and Satyanash. Canmass president Atulya Mohapatra gave the welcome address.
On the occasion, Prof Ramakanta Mishra and Satyanash recited their satire poems that created laughter among the audience. Canmass secretary Sriman Narayan Mishra coordinated the programme, which was attended by large number of local writers, poets, journalists and eminent scholars.