Cuttack

Former Director of the National Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (NABM), poet, and well-known heritage enthusiast Dipak Samantrai died on Tuesday, family sources said.

He was 69. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. Samantrai was suffering from cardiac issues, which later led to other complications.

Born on July 22, 1957, Samantrai was a distinguished broadcaster who received national awards and recognition from Prasar Bharati on several occasions. He also received the Best Trainer Award twice from All India Radio.

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As per Samantrai's wishes, his family donated his body to the Anatomy Department of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. The body will be used by medical students for study and research.