Historic library makes do with patchwork repairs

Cuttack | Monday | 19th November, 2018

Summary:

We want to conduct proper research before carrying out repairs of the Kanika Library. Extensive repairs could not be undertaken as the management is unsure of the materials that were used to build this historic library in 1922. Cuttack: The Kanika Library of Ravenshaw University - one of the oldest and largest libraries of the state - is in a dilapidated condition.The library, which was closed for repairs since July, reopened earlier this month. "Since the library building is very old, the materials used during its construction must have been very different than those available now. "It is really upsetting that the students are facing problems because of the condition of the library..