Odisha

UK-Based Odia Doctor Dies Of COVID-19

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: An Odisha-born doctor who was settled in UK succumbed to COVID-19 at a private hospital here on Sunday.

The deceased, Bishnu Mohan Routray (71), was an ENT surgeon at a hospital in Scotland. He along with his wife, Rashmi Routray, and children Rajiv and Sonali had been staying in Scotland after migrating to UK around 40 years ago.

According to reports, Routray had contracted COVID-19 following a visit to Odisha recently. He had been undergoing treatment at the private hospital for around a month before he succumbed to the virus on Sunday.

He was cremated at the Satya Nagar crematorium in the city.

Routray was an active member of Odisha Society of Scotland (OSS), UK and also performed the role of Gajapati Maharaja during Rath Yatra held in Edinburgh.

OSS members expressed deep grief over his demise. “We lost a great human being. I am sure his blessings will always be with us to take the good work forward, which we all started with him through OSS. When we started Rath Yatra in Edinburgh, Lord Jagannath gave him the opportunity to serve the role of Gajapati Maharaja. For us he was the Gajapati Maharaja. Our prayers to Lord Jagannath to bless his soul and give strength to his family to bear this loss,” said an OSS member.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Odisha CM Directs To Supply 3 Months’ PDS Rice To Beneficiaries In Advance

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister on Tuesday issued direction to provide rice of three months' quota…

November 5, 2024

[Watch] Salman Khan Shoots For ‘Sikander’ In Falaknuma Palace Amid Tight Security

Mumbai: In the wake of a fresh death threat by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, actor…

November 5, 2024

Bachchan Family Upset With Nimrat Kaur, To Take Action Against Source Of Rumour

Mumbai: Rumours about Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai’s divorce have been doing the rounds for…

November 5, 2024

Surge In Patients With Respiratory Issues In Delhi Hospitals

New Delhi: Hospitals across Delhi are witnessing a spike in the number of patients with…

November 5, 2024

ISKCON Cancels ‘Untimely’ Rath Yatra In Houston

Bhubaneswar: Facing a strong opposition from the devotees of Lord Jagannath and Puri Gajapati Maharaja…

November 5, 2024

[Watch] Is Abhishek Bachchan’s ‘I Want To Talk’ Similar To Dad Amitabh’s ‘Piku’?

Mumbai: The trailer of the highly-anticipated Abhishek Bachchan starrer ‘I Want to Talk’ was unveiled…

November 5, 2024

One Killed, Two Injured In Mukhyamantri Bus-Bike Collision In Odisha’s Ganjam

Berhampur: One person was killed and two others were injured in a collision between a…

November 5, 2024

Raveena Tandon’s Daughter To Debut With Ajay Devgn’s Nephew

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon’s beautiful daughter Rasha Thadani is all set to make her…

November 5, 2024