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 Northeast India.
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.
"He worked as chief editor for Luit to Thames journal and worked through which he made numerous contribution to the Assamese culture. While living in the United Kingdom, he spread the principles of Gurujana Srimanta Sankaradeva among the masses of the nation. His death is an irreparable loss to the society," said Sonowal.
The CM prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and gave his condolences to the bereaved family.
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