Attending the National Press Day function at Talcher, Delhi-based senior journalist Kishore Dwibedi said that journalists are independent, outspoken persons who always are dedicated to the society for common cause. However, they are neglected by their employers and the Government. He called upon the media fraternity to raise its voice against it and fight for its dues.
The chief speaker of the evening was senior journalist Pradyumna Satapathy. Among others, Pallahara MlA and Angul District Planning Committee head Mahesh Sahu, Talcher MlA Brajakishore Pradhan were on dais.
Organised by Talcher Working Journalists’ Association, the event, entitled, 4th Pillar Award Ceremony, felicitated a string of personalities from various fields including journalism, politics and social service etc.
General secretary Dhiramohan Ray read out the annual report. President Artatrana Pani presided, while Jiban Jyoti Garanaik welcomed the guests.
The 12 persons honoured included MlAs Sahu, Pradhan, scribe Dwibedi, Sangram Dhar, Ajit Kumar Behera, Ranjan Kumar Mishra, Susmita Rani Rout, Girija Bhusan Swain, Girish Chandra Mishra, Sudhirendra Parija and Bapi Mohanty. Besides, NGO Talcher Surakshya Mancha was also awarded.
Madanmohan Sahoo, Jambeswar Pattanaik, Soubhagya Chandra Nayak, Ajay Kumar Nayak, Rudramohan Garanaik, Sanjay Kumar Dalai, Shayed Julfiker Hussain and KrushnaNayak coordinated.