STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: Non-Resident Indian from Assam Dr. Karuna Sagar Das passed away in London on Wednesday.
Dr. Das had been contributing to the Assamese literature and culture. Das had always worked for the betterment of the state.
Born at Kulhati near Hajo in Kamrup district, Dr Das started his career in the Red Cross Society as an accomplished physician and went to England.
For over 22 years, Das was the chief editor of the Luit to Thames , a bi-lingual (Assamese and English) magazine containing articles, especially on socio-economic and cultural aspects of Assam and the
In London, Das established Srimanta Sankardeva International Cultural Centre by putting Gurujana s Manikut to it. Expressing grief over his demise, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that despite living outside the country, late Dr Das made several contributions for the State.
Like this content? Republish it! h2 Dr. Karuna Sagar Das passes away /h2 br p Another sad news for the greater Assamese society. Prominent Assamese NRI and literateur Dr. Karuna Sagar Das is no more. He passed away Wednessday morning, Dr. Das s family members informed. The editor of celebrated bi-lingual yearly magazine Luit to Thames edited by Dr. Das has been trying to bulid a bridge between NRI Assamese people with their roots. Born in Hajo, Karmrup Dr. Das leaves behind his wife and two daughters, and innumerable well-wishers. The Sagar was the title given to him by Bharatratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. A great fan of Dr. Hazarika, Dr. Das lived in the UK for more than 40 years. He was a gynecologist. A biography of him namely “ Ananya Vyatikram” was published a few years ago. /p