The berhampur university gave away the prestigious Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja National Award for Literature to eminent litterateur Jayant Mohapatra on its 57th foundation day. Besides the citation, the award carries Rs 1 lakh cash. Mohapatra has authored several books in Odia and English. The university also felicitated dramatist Ramaraman Pandhy and researcher Purna Chandra Mohapatra. It also awarded the distinguished alumni award to Sasmita Samant, Vice Chancellor, Kiit Bhubaneswar.
Source: Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates – Times of India
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