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Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the “Run for Martyrs” half marathon at the Kalinga Stadium

in State News October 22, 2017 Comments Off on Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the “Run for Martyrs” half marathon at the Kalinga Stadium 799 Views

Bhubaneswar:22/10/17:Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said the “Run for Martyrs” half marathon organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) is a unique way to pay a rich tribute to the martyrs.

Pradhan flagged off the “Run for Martyrs” half marathon at the Kalinga Stadium here.

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“The marathon demonstrates the spirit of the people and proves the respect they have towards the police and paramilitary forces who sacrifice their lives for the country. Besides, it is increasing interest among the people for sports,” said Pradhan.

The half marathon was held as part of the BSF’s countrywide initiative to remember the martyrs and create a deep sense of gratitude among citizens for the brave souls.

“Every citizen of this country owes his freedom to the bravery and sacrifices of these jawans and is duty bound to respect their families,” he added.

Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) R.P. Sharma said the participation of a large number of people in this mini marathon shows the bent of mind to pay homage and tributes to the martyrs.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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