Odisha

Odia Weekly Sampark Unveiled By Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Sampark, an Odia news weekly, was launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the state secretariat in Bhubaneswar on the eve of Utkal Divas.

The inaugural issue of the magazine features 82 major personalities, who have shaped and impacted Odisha since the state was carved out on linguistic basis on April 1, 1936. The selection was done by an eminent jury, comprising former minister Panchanan Kanungo, social worker Jagadananda, writer Dash Benhur, Odissi dancer Aruna Mohanty and sports journalist Sambit Mohapatra. A lot of names had come up for consideration but finally the jury selected 82 personalities as modern-day Odisha turns 82 on Sunday.

The magazine also contains news, new features, columns and infotainment that would keep readers abreast of latest developments in Odisha and outside. “All efforts would be made to make the magazine editorially rich and appealing to fulfil the aspirations of our readers while maintaining our objectivity and credibility,” said the magazine’s Group Editor Sandeep Mishra. Sampark is a sister publication of the popular English fortnightly My City Links. Satyabrat Ratho is Editor of both the magazines.

The Chief Minister unveiled the magazine in the presence of its Publisher Sameer Hans, Executive Editor Saroj Bal and other team members Dikhya Tiwari, Ashok Sahani and Manoj Kumar Sahu.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Odisha Assembly Adjourned Till 12:25 PM Amid Ruckus Over Mango Kernel Deaths

Bhubaneswar: The winter session of Odisha Assembly began on a stormy note as the House…

November 26, 2024

President Murmu Unveils Rs 75 Commemorative Coin; Significance Of ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ On Nov 26

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu released commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination and stamp dedicated…

November 26, 2024

Income Tax Officials Raid Mining Company Offices In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Income Tax Department officials conducted simultaneous raids on multiple locations linked prominent mining company…

November 26, 2024

CM Mohan Majhi Leads Odisha In Celebrating Constitution Day; Padyatra Held In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the state in celebrating Constitution Day on…

November 26, 2024

Eknath Shinde Asks Supporters To Avoid Gathering At ‘Varsha’ As Suspense Over Maha CM Continues

Mumbai: Amid suspense over who would head the next Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena…

November 26, 2024

Odisha: Motorcyclist Dies, Female Cop Injured As Gas Tanker Crashes Into Police Van

Jajpur: A motorcyclist died and a female cop sustained injuries as a gas tanker rammed…

November 26, 2024

Winter Session Of Odisha Assembly Begins Today, Likely To Be Stormy

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Legislative Assembly is set to begin its winter session on Tuesday, on…

November 26, 2024

After Breakup, Malaika Arora’s Relationship Status Is ‘Hehehe’

Mumbai: After beau Arjun Kapoor declared publicly that he is not dating anyone right now,…

November 25, 2024