Veteran Journalist Gopal Mishra cremated

Bhubaneswar, Nov 02 : Veteran journalist Gopal Mishra, who passed away at a private hospital here last night, was cremated at the Swargdwar in Puri in presence of large number of people from all walks of life.

Mr Mishra(77) had started his career in Oriya a language daily Prajatantra and later joined as the Bureau Chief of English daily Amrit Bazar Patrika at Bhubaneswar.

After his retirement from the Amrita Bazar Patrika, he edited an English weekly called 'The Eastern Times'' and became a columnist writing for language dailies.

During his five decade long career in journalism he established himself as the top notch journalist in the state. He was honoured with several awards for his writings on various issues concerning the state.

Large number of journalists and well wishers, including senior political leaders, paid their last tribute to the departed soul at his residence here before the body was taken in a procession for the final rites at Puri.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik who is away in Delhi and former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader J B Pattnaik condoled the demise of the veteran journalist.

Mr Mishra is survived by his wife, four sons and a daughter.

--UNI

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