Bhubaneswar, February 2, 2026 (KCN):
Celebrating 28 years of committed journalism and social responsibility, the leading Odia daily Paryabekhyak observed its Foundation Day by organizing a grand voluntary blood donation camp at the Red Cross Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, on Monday.
The event was jointly organized by Paryabekhyak, the Kalinga Chronicle Group, and the Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch, under the stewardship of Dr. Pabitra Mohan Samantaray, Chief Editor of both publications. The initiative once again reflected the organization’s long-standing commitment to public welfare beyond journalism.
The blood donation camp was formally inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Sushil Kumar Pattnaik, Head of the Surgery Department (PG MRI), Capital Hospital; Ramchandra Raut, Director, Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch; and Dr. Mamata Mahanti, former Blood Bank Officer, Capital Hospital, and former Additional Director of the State Health Directorate.
The programme witnessed an overwhelming response from voluntary donors. Appreciating the enthusiasm, Red Cross Director Dr Ramchandra Raut said it was heartening to see people coming forward voluntarily to donate blood, describing it as a positive and encouraging sign for society.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Dr. Sushil Kumar Pattnaik emphasized that blood donation plays a vital role in saving lives during emergencies, trauma cases, major surgeries, and for patients suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disorders. He thanked Paryabekhyak for organizing the camp on such a significant milestone.
Dr. Mamata Mahanti described blood donation as a “life-saving service” and highlighted the growing demand for blood in trauma care units, cancer treatment centres, road accident cases, and gynecological emergencies. She also lauded Dr. Samantaray for his 28 years of dedicated social service through responsible journalism.
Addressing the audience, Chief Editor Dr. Pabitra Mohan Samantaray expressed heartfelt gratitude to readers, contributors, journalists, and well-wishers for their continued support over the last 28 years. On the occasion, he announced that similar blood donation camps would be organized in the coming days at block, subdivision, and district levels across Odisha.
Several journalists, social workers, and members of the public actively participated in the camp. All donors were felicitated with certificates and uttariyas, while lunch was arranged for participants by the organizers.
The event was efficiently coordinated by journalists Deba Prasad Mahanti, Swarnaprabha Nayak, Priyabrata Nayak, Akshaya Prasad Mahanti, Prasar Khuntia, Pratap Kandi, and Pramod Kishore Parida.
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