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FIFTH AKSHAYA UPANYASA PURASKAR to Writer Lopamudra Mishra

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Bhubaneswar:29/10/25:To nurture and celebrate literary creativity in Odisha, the Pratibha Ray Foundation Trust, founded by eminent writer and Jnanpith awardee Dr. Pratibha Ray, has instituted the Akshaya Upanyasa Puraskar.

The distinguished jury for this edition of the award has unanimously chosen writer Lopamudra Mishra as the recipient of the Fifth Akshaya Upanyasa Puraskar for her remarkable novel “Chitralipi”, published by Paschima Publications.

Heartiest congratulations to the awardee, and warm appreciation to the publisher for bringing this significant work to readers.

First Akshaya Upanayasa Puraskar was conferred on writer Swagatika Swain for her novel “Drohakala”; the second Akshaya Upanayasa Puraskar was conferred on writer Ranjan Pradhan, for his book” Budha Balangara Majhi“; 3rd Akshaya Upanayasa Puraskar was conferred on writer Nirmal Rout for his historical novel Galani Ta Gala Katha.  Fourth Akshaya Upanyasa Puraskar was awarded to writer  Subhranshu Panda for his acclaimed novel ITARA

The award carries with it a trophy, citation & a cash prize of Rs 51,000/-. The award presentation ceremony will be held on 20th November at 6:00 PM at Jayadeb Bhawan, Bhubaneswar.

Speaking about the award, Dr. Adyasha Das, Managing Trustee of the Pratibha Ray Foundation Trust, stated that this honour reflects the Trust’s deep regard for literary excellence and its unwavering commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in Odia literature

About Editor in chief

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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