Bhubaneswar: Veteran Odisha journalist Ashutosh Mishra died at a hospital in Bhubaneswar, family sources said Monday. He was 68.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over Mishra’s demise.
Mishra, survived by wife Saroj, a son and a daughter, was active in journalism in Odisha for the last four decades.
“Mishra had a fever since Sunday morning. He watched the T20 World Cup match at home. Later, he complained of pain and was rushed to Capital Hospital, where he breathed his last on Sunday night,” they said.
The Chief Minister in a post on X said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of senior journalist Ashutosh Mishra. His demise is an irreplaceable loss to the world of journalism in Odisha. While conveying condolences to the bereaved family members, I pray to Lord Shri Jagannath for the peaceful departure of the departed soul. Om Shanti.”
Patnaik, in a social media post, said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Odisha’s senior journalist Ashutosh Mishra. His contributions throughout his long career in journalism will always remain memorable. Along with praying for the eternal peace of his immortal soul, I convey my condolences to his bereaved family.”
Family sources said that the last rites of the veteran journalist would be held after his daughter reaches Bhubaneswar from abroad.
PTI