Veteran journalist, former Odisha PTI bureau head Sarat Chandra passes away
Sarat Chandra Dash, a veteran journalist and former Odisha bureau chief for the Press Trust of India, has passed away at age 83. He was widely respected for his impartial reporting and dedication to covering news in Odisha for over four decades.
Why it matters
It marks the loss of a significant figure in Indian regional journalism known for professional integrity during challenging reporting conditions.
Veteran journalist and former Odisha Bureau Chief of the Press Trust of India Sarat Chandra Dash, passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Friday (June 26, 2026).
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