India, March 7 -- Noted journalist and former Rajya Sabha MP HK Dua, who had the distinction of helming several leading newspapers, was cremated at the Lodhi Road crematorium here on Thursday afternoon. The last rites were performed by his son Prashant Dua in the presence of his mother Adity Dua, eminent personalities and senior journalists.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra, former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, former MP Naresh Gujral and editors of several newspapers and news organisations were present at the cremation.

Dua breathed his last on Wednesday afternoon at a private hospital. He had been suffering from an ailment for some time and was admitted to the hospital around three weeks ago. He was 88. A prayer meeting ...