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Dr Ashutosh Parida wins Sarala Puraskar for Odia novel
Dr Ashutosh Parida has won the 47th Sarala Puraskar for his Odia novel 'Bishwas De Pruthwi'. The award, considered Odisha's highest literary honour, is conferred by the IMFA Foundation. It recognises outstanding contributions to Odia literature.
Dr Parida is a well-known figure in Odia literary circles. The novel that earned him the prize has been lauded for its thematic depth. The award includes a cash prize and a citation. The exact date of the award ceremony has not been announced yet.
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The Sarala Puraskar, named after the 15th-century Odia poet Sarala Das, is Odisha's highest literary honour. It carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a citation. Previous winners include eminent writers such as Pratibha Ray and Sitakanta Mahapatra. The award is decided by the IMFA Foundation, which has awarded it annually since 1980. The next ceremony date has not yet been announced.
Source: odishatv.in
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