Veteran Journalist Bijay Bantawa Passes Away at 71

Veteran Journalist Bijay Bantawa Passes Away at 71

Gangtok, October 28:Veteran journalist, editor, writer and poet Bijay Bantawa passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer.

A respected figure in Sikkim's media fraternity, Bantawa dedicated several decades to journalism and literature. He served as editor-publisher of the Nepali-language weekly Himgiri and was associated with the English-language publication Snowline

In 2011, the Press Club of Sikkim honoured him with the prestigious Khangchendzonga Kalam Puraskar for his contributions to journalism.

Bantawa also remained actively associated with the welfare of senior journalists and served as chief coordinator of the 60+ Journalists of Sikkim.

His passing marks a significant loss to Sikkim's journalism and literary community.
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