Veteran journalist Ashutosh Mishra passes away; Odisha media mourns
India
Ashutosh Mishra, a respected journalist who shaped Odisha's news scene for four decades, passed away Sunday night in Bhubaneswar after a sudden illness.
His loss has deeply affected the local media community.
Mishra's career and family details
Mishra worked for several local and national publications. He was associated with online journalism.
Remembered as a mentor by many journalists, he is survived by his wife Saroj and two children.
His last rites will take place once his daughter returns from abroad.
Mishra's death mourned by political leaders
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called Mishra's passing an "irreplaceable loss" for journalism in the state.
Opposition leader Naveen Patnaik also praised Mishra's lasting contributions and offered condolences to his family.