td-cloud-library domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home3/amaadcmh/publictrustofindia.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131This was announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while expressing his condolences to the bereaved family. With the demise of Hota, Odia literature has suffered irreparable loss, he said in his message.
“Hota had earned high reputation as an established litterateur in Odisha. An accomplished story-writer, poet and translator, he has left behind an indelible mark on Odia literature. Besides, he was an able administrator and an editor of repute,” Naveen said.
Hota served in the Indian Railways for several years. Having been inducted into the all-India IRTS cadre at a quite young age, he was posted in various places which enriched his creative life and distinguished himself as a man of letters.
He started his literary career by composing poems which were collected in a book called ‘Madhuchhanda’ in 1966. He delved into story-writing from 1972 and has 12 story collections and 6 novels to his credit. He has also authored more than 100 essays.
His writings portrayed the complexities and varieties of life with reference to general decay in values and morality as well as man’s increasing propensity for loneliness and helplessness.
Hota was honoured with Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award and Sharala Purashkar for his contributions to Odia literature.
]]>Hota, who was ailing for some time, breathed his last in the morning, family sources said.
A retired IRTS officer and former Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Khurda Road, he was the editor of Odia daily newspaper ‘The Samaya’.
Hota, who was the President of Odisha Sahitya Akademi from March 6, 2013 to March 5, 2016, has penned a number of timeless poems, novels, short stories and essays. He was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Bharati Samman for 2018.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and a host of other distinguished persons have expressed grief over the demise of Hota.
Describing Hota as a renowned writer, administrator and editor, the Chief Minister said that he made immense contribution to the world of Odia literature. Naveen conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members.
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