Question: Recently Barendra Krushna Dhal passed away. He was a-
(a) Actor
(b) Journalist
(c) Poet
(d) Singer
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 9 August 2016 legendary Odia Journalist and Columnist Barendra Krushna Dhal passed away at his residence He was 77.
- Dhal has authored 19 books.
- His famous literary works include novels like ‘Nisheda Prema’ (1960), ‘Naika’ (1970) and ‘Mukha’ (2012).
- He has also translated six Bengali novels.
- He used to write in newspapers and magazines under the title ‘khola bichar’ on different issues of public interest.
- He was born on March 17, 1939 at Banki in Cuttack district.
- He started the Bhubaneswar Book fare, an annual book fair in Bhubaneswar.
- He was editor of Odia daily Swaraj for a brief period.
- He was also elected as the president of the National Union of Journalists.
- He received Sahitya Akademi award in 1993.
Reference:
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Veteran-scribe-Barendra-Dhal-passes-away-at-77/2016/08/10/article3572199.ece
http://www.odishanewsinsight.com/odisha/veteran-odia-journalist-barendra-krushna-dhal-dies-at-77/
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Veteran-journalist-Barendra-Krushna-Dhal-passes-away/articleshow/53619220.cms