Odisha

Indian Navy’s First Vice Admiral From Odisha Passes Away

Balasore: The first Vice Admiral of Indian Navy from Odisha, Dr Barunikanta Rakshit, breathed his last on Wednesday evening. He was 89.

The 89-year-old died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in New Delhi.

His mortal remains were consigned to flames at a crematorium in Jalvayu Vihar,  Noida, with full state honours.

A native of Odisha’s Balasore, Rakshit joined Indian Navy in 1960 after completing his MBBS and rose through ranks for his commendable services to become the Vice-Admiral of the Indian Navy’s medical wing.

He was the first Odia to occupy the second-highest position in the Indian Navy.

Rakshit retired from the services in 1993 and had since been staying in New Delhi with his family.

He is survived by wife Suchitra and two sons/daughters-in-law.

 

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Rashmika Mandanna Spotted In A Wheelchair, Struggles To Stand On Her Feet [Watch]

New Delhi: After the record-breaking success of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, Rashmika Mandanna has her…

2 hours ago

12 VWSC Members From Odisha Invited To Attend Republic Day Celebrations In Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Twelve members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) from nine districts of Odisha…

2 hours ago

This Is How Janhvi Kapoor Plans To Settle Down After Marriage [Watch]

Hyderabad: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is rumoured to be dating Shikhar Pahariya, had once…

2 hours ago

Industrial Projects Worth Rs 3,883 Cr Approved Ahead of Utkarsh Odisha Conclave

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable stride toward strengthening industrial ecosystem, the Odisha government on Wednesday approved…

3 hours ago

ISL: Odisha FC Rally From 2-Goal Deficit To Snatch Thrilling Victory Vs Bengaluru FC, Diego Mauricio Nets Brace

Bengaluru: Playing away from home, Odisha FC turned the game on its head to snatch a…

3 hours ago

Balakrishna-Urvashi Starrer ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ To Be Released In Hindi

Hyderabad: Two weeks after its Telugu release, the Hindi version of Balakrishna-Urvashi Rautela starrer ‘Daaku…

3 hours ago