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Odia Writer Rajendra Roul To Be Conferred ‘Kanhei Katha Puraskar-2023’

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Balasore: Noted story writer Rajendra Roul will be conferred Kanhei Katha Puraskar-2023 this year for his outstanding contribution to Odia fiction and other literary activities.

The annual award has been instituted by Kanheilal Das Smruti Sansad in memory of writer Kanheilal Das and is given to an Odia fiction writer below the age of 50 years. Kanheilal was a trendsetter in Odia fiction in the 70s. He had carved a special identity in the field of literature for his unique style of writing.

The award, which carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000 and a citation, will be presented to Roul on July 23 on the occasion of 76th Kanheilal Das Jayanti Samaroha at Balasore, working president of the Smruti Sansad Krushna Kumar Mohanty said.

The event is being organised in collaboration with Odisha Sahitya Akademi.

Born in 1976, Roul is considered a powerful voice among contemporary writers in Odia short stories. His short stories and novels are about the confession of a fake human character in the day-to-day life of a common man. He has authored over 10 books so far.

OB Bureau

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