Kalahandi, Oct 22: Vijay Kumar Dwivedi, a prominent journalist, passed away this morning at the age of 67 at the district headquarters hospital here.
Throughout his career, Dwivedi contributed to various publications, including Pragativadi, Samay, Anupama Bharat, Praja Tantra, and Samaj. For over two decades, he served as the district correspondent for Samaj, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to journalism.
His exemplary work earned him numerous accolades, including the State Statement Rural Reporter Award, the Radhanath Rath Gold Medal, the CR Irani Award, and the Journalistic Honor from the Kalahandi District Journalist Union. He was also a senior member of the Kalahandi Journalist Union, where he played a significant mentoring role.
Tributes have poured in from several dignitaries, including Pushpendra Kumar Singh Deo, Chairperson of Kalahandi Zilla Parishad, and Prasanna Mohanty, State President of the Odisha Journalist Union, as well as leaders from various political parties.
Family and close friends gathered at his home in Bhawanipatna for his final rites.
