Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s noted writer Manoj Das passed away this evening while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Puducherry, according to reports.
He was 87.
Das was suffering from age-related ailments. He was admitted to the hospital for past few months.
Manoj Das was awarded with Saraswati Samman. He was awarded Padma Shri in 2001, the fourth-highest Civilian Award in India, Padma Bhusan in 2020, the third highest Civilian Award in India for his contribution in the field of Literature & Education.
Das was born on February 27, 1934 in Balasore district.