Hemraj Ad Firm founder dead

BHUBANESWAR: Hariram Agarwal, noted businessman and founder of Hemraj Advertising, passed away here on Sunday evening. He was 76.  Agarwal was suffering from cancer for the last six months. The end came at his IRC Village residence. He is survived by his only son. Agarwal, who had started his garment business with the ‘Bapa Pua’ shop in Unit IV, was also producer of acclaimed Odia film ‘Laxmira Abhisara’, based on eminent writer Manoj Das’ story. He has also given away the Mohan Sundar Goswami Award by the State Government for the film.  Known for propagation of ‘Sanatan dharma’, he was also associated with social activities. His last rites were conducted in Puri on Monday.