Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- Eminent broadcaster, author and heritage enthusiast Dipak Samantrai, former Director of the National Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (NABM) and Convener of Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW), died at his parental residence on Rovers' Street here following a prolonged illness. He was 69.
He is survived by his wife and daughter. In keeping with his wish, his family donated his body to the Anatomy Department of SCB Medical College and Hospital for medical education and research.
A recipient of several National Awards and Prasar Bharati recognitions, Samantrai won the All India Radio Best Trainer Award twice. He held a PhD from Berhampur University in radio programme production and served as visiting faculty in journal...