Veteran information journalist Dinkar Raikar passes away
Senior journalist Dinkar Raikar who had a protracted affiliation with The Indian information crew and later the Lokmat Workforce gave up the ghost on Friday morning. He used to be 79.
Raikar, who were unwell for a couple of days, used to be present process remedy on the Nanavati Clinic for dengue and Covid. He had recovered from dengue. On Thursday night time, his RT-PCR take a look at additionally returned adverse. On the other hand, he had hassle respiring because of an an infection within the lungs. He breathed his final at three am on Friday.
Expressing his condolences on the dying, Leader Minister Uddhav Thackeray stated, “Raikar at all times valued ethics, which is an integral side of journalism. With a wealthy box revel in of 50 years, he at all times displayed a contemporary outlook. He used to be a super information to the following technology.”
Beginning his profession with The Indian information as a reporter, Raikar later was the executive of the Mumbai bureau. Quickly, he transitioned to Marathi journalism by way of becoming a member of the day by day Loksatta (Indian information Workforce) as Deputy Editor. After his retirement from Loksatta, he joined the Lokmat crew and used to be its Aurangabad Editor sooner than taking up as Editor of the gang.
With a profession of over 5 a long time in journalism, Raikar had for my part witnessed a very powerful occasions that formed Maharashtra’s politics and tradition. His sharp reminiscence now not most effective helped him recall political occasions of the previous with nice precision, he additionally incessantly regaled buddies within the media and political circles with attention-grabbing anecdotes on outstanding personalities. The veteran journalist used to be additionally recognized for his pleasant manner and ordinary knack to ring a bell with other people from around the spectrum.
Deputy Leader Minister Ajit Pawar stated, “He used to be an eyewitness of 50 years of trends around the political, social and cultural sector. An inspiration to children who appeared as much as his revel in for steering.”
The previous president of the Mumbai Press Membership and the Maharashtra State Legislative Reporters’ Affiliation, Raikar had gained a number of awards together with one for lifetime fulfillment from the Maharashtra executive.
He’s survived by way of his spouse, son and daughter.
