Remembering Pradip Baruah: A Pillar of Assamese Journalism
Pradip Baruah, editor and publisher of the renowned Assamese magazine 'Prantik', passed away at 88 due to age-related ailments. Known for his contributions to Assamese journalism and literature, Baruah's demise marks the end of an era. His legacy in the Assamese media landscape remains substantial and irreplaceable.
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Renowned editor and publisher Pradip Baruah, known for his influential role at the Assamese magazine 'Prantik', has died at the age of 88 due to age-related ailments, his family confirmed.
Baruah, an iconic figure in Assamese journalism, was hospitalized before passing. He leaves behind a legacy of significant contributions to literature and media in the region.
The younger son of The Assam Tribune founder Radha Govind Baruah, Pradip's passing comes a month after his brother, Prafulla Govinda Baruah. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his condolences, highlighting the void left in the field of Assamese journalism by Baruah's demise.
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