NAYAGARH: (Report - Ramakrushna Rath): Building a sense of community and strengthening professional bonds, the Nayagarh Journalist Association organised a grand "Bandhu Milan" (get-together) program on Friday. The event took place at a scenic farmhouse near the Panipoila Sugar Mill, bringing together media professionals and local leaders for a day of celebration and discussion. 
Nayagarh Journalists Host Annual Meet to Strengthen Unity and Safety


Key Highlights of the Event

The gathering was organised under the leadership of Baidyabhushan Mohapatra, President of the Journalist Association. As a tradition to welcome the New Year, the association hosts this meet annually to foster friendship among reporters working across the district.
The event saw a significant turnout, with over 140 journalists representing various blocks of the Nayagarh district. The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss the importance of journalist unity and the shared responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of media personnel in the field.

Distinguished Guests in Attendance

Several prominent political figures and administrative officers attended the event to show their support for the media fraternity. The guest list included:
  • Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo: MLA, Nayagarh
  • Eng. Debashish Patnaik: Chairperson, Zilla Parishad
  • Nirupama Khatei: Chairperson, Municipality
  • Kishore Chandra Sahoo: Block Chairman
  • Lagnajit Rout: Chief Development Officer (CDO)
  • Bijayananda Nayak & Rozina Dash: Additional District Magistrates (ADM)
Other notable attendees included Sub-Collector Karndev Samaddar and Information and Public Relations Officer Jyotsnamayee Acharya. Their presence highlighted the vital link between the administration and the press in local governance.

Organising for the Future

The smooth execution of the program was managed by General Secretary Anil Kumar Panda and Treasurer Biswajit Nayak. Members of the Utkal Journalists’ Association, led by President Shrikant Kumar Khatei, also provided extensive support.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to protect the rights of journalists and maintain high standards of reporting. Attendees enjoyed the rural setting of the farmhouse, which provided a perfect break from their hectic daily schedules. By the end of the day, the "Bandhu Milan" succeeded in its goal: bringing the "fourth pillar of democracy" closer together in a spirit of harmony.