A condolence meeting in memory of late Pabitra Gouda, journalist of the Odia daily Prameya, was held this morning at Jayadev Bhawan.
The meeting was attended by several eminent journalists, editors, writers, social activists and intellectuals, including Mr. Pradyumna Satapathy, senior journalist and Chairman of Pujya Puja Sanskriti Suraksha Abhiyan; Dr Pabitra Mohan Samantaray, Editor in chief , odia daily PARYABEKHYAK & English daily The Kalinga
CHRONICLE ; Mr. Sudhanshu Mahapatra, senior journalist and columnist; Mr. Sugyan Choudhury, President of the Odisha Working Journalists’ Association; Mr. Subhasish Mishra, Editor of Dainik Pratikar; journalist Mr. Soumitra Kar; film journalist and critic Mr. Dillip Hali; noted storyteller Mr. Ajaya Swain; Mr. Manoj Seth, Editor of Samaja Aina; eminent journalist and social worker Mr. Pramod Kishore Parida; journalist and spokesperson of Pujya Puja Sanskriti Suraksha Abhiyan Mr. Aravinda Tripathy; poet and journalist Mr. Akshaya Swain; journalist Mr. Satyapani Grahi; Mr. Rajesh Kumar Mohanty, Director of Raj India; journalists Mr. Janaki Ballabh Dhal, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Hota, Mr. Dillip Sabat, Mr. Gurupada Nath and Mr. Kishan Barai; Mr. Ramesh Kumar Mahapatra, Editor of Arbhani Samaya; and senior journalists Mr. Dillu Sahu, Mr. Dillip Subuddhi and Mr. Manoranjan Mohanty, Priyabrat nayak , Debaprasada mahanty among others.
The speakers paid rich tributes to the departed journalist and highlighted his dedication, integrity and professionalism in the field of journalism. They recalled various aspects of his journalistic career and his valuable contributions to society.
On the occasion, a three-minute silent prayer was observed for the eternal peace of the departed soul. Journalists, social workers, organizers and intellectuals offered floral tributes before his photograph and expressed their heartfelt condolences.
It is noteworthy that late Pabitra Gouda had worked as a correspondent for several leading newspapers, including Paryabekhyak, Prameya Khabar and Nitidin. He was widely recognized as a film journalist and had earned respect for his sincere and committed reporting. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Late Pabitra Gouda was known as a dedicated, compassionate, experienced and realistic journalist. His untimely demise has cast a deep shadow of grief over the journalistic fraternity and all those who knew him.
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