Categories: Obituaries

Eminent Bengali poet Shankha Ghosh passes away

Noted Bengali poet, Shankha Ghosh has passed away following COVID-19 complications. He was known by his pen name Kuntak. He was honoured with numerous awards for his contribution to Bengali literature, some of which includes: Padma Bhushan in 2011, the Jnanpith Award in 2016, and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1977 for his book ‘Babarer Prarthana‘, as well as Saraswati Samman and Rabindra Puraskar among other awards.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Find More Obituaries News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

India Adds 99th Ramsar Site with Inclusion of Shekha Jheel in Uttar Pradesh

Honorable Minister of Environment Bhupender Yadav have announced the inclusion of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary…

3 mins ago

India’s GDP Growth Seen at 6.4% in 2026: Key Takeaways from UN Report

India's economy is expected to grow at the 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027…

43 mins ago

New Sugar Policy Proposal: 25 km Gap for Sugar Mills to Reshape Industry Structure

The government has proposed the increasing the minimum distance between the new sugar mills from…

1 hour ago

Who Was Dr Gopalrao Patil? ‘Devmanus’ Who Served Generations

Noted pediatrician and the former Rajya Sabha member Dr Gopalrao Patil has passed away on…

2 hours ago

India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record ₹72,325 Crore in FY 2025-26: Marine Products Export Development Authority Data

India's seafood exports have reached the all-time high of ₹72,325.82 crore in the FY 2025-26…

3 hours ago

90% of World Heritage Sites in Danger? UNESCO Report Raises Alarm

A new global assessment by the UNESCO has revealed the concerning reality. In which nearly…

4 hours ago