Dhanbad: The two-day photo exhibition, held at the Press Club and organized jointly by the Photo Journalist Association and the Ranchi Press Club, concluded with a prize distribution ceremony on Monday. The event was graced by Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon, Art and Culture Youth Affairs Minister Hafizul Ansari, Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji, former Chamber President Kunal Ajmani, PRO CCL Alok Gupta, and other distinguished guests.
During the closing ceremony, the Photo Journalist Association honoured the guests with shawls and mementos and recognized senior photographers for their contributions. The exhibition featured a diverse collection of live event photography and impactful images from across various states.
Awards were presented for the best photographs, with Amreen from Zikra Ranchi receiving the first prize. Chandan Pal, a photojournalist with Dhanbad’s Times of India, was awarded second place, while Ranchi journalism student Aviraj secured the third prize. Jyoti Rai of Dhanbad’s Prabhat Khabar received a special prize for her outstanding work. Minister Hafizul Ansari and Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji distributed the awards to the winners.
Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon, who attended the event, commended the exhibition for its quality and impact.