Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Veteran Assamese Journalist Pradip Baruah Dies at 88
Pradip Baruah, a well-known journalist from Assam, India, passed away at the age of 88.
He was the founder and editor of 'Prantik', a popular Assamese magazine that covers literature, current affairs, and social issues.
Baruah was the youngest son of Radha Govind Baruah, the founder of The Assam Tribune group of newspapers.
His elder brother, Prafulla Govinda Baruah, had passed away just a month earlier.
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressed condolences and acknowledged Baruah's significant contributions to journalism and literature.
Baruah is survived by his wife and daughter.
Pradip Baruah, a veteran Assamese journalist, died at 88 due to old age-related ailments.
He was the founder and editor of the popular Assamese fortnightly magazine 'Prantik'.
Baruah was the youngest son of Radha Govind Baruah, founder of The Assam Tribune group.
His elder brother, Prafulla Govinda Baruah, passed away exactly a month before him.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condoled Baruah's death, highlighting his contributions to journalism and literature.
- Who
- Pradip Baruah, a veteran Assamese journalist and founder of the magazine 'Prantik'
- What
- Passed away due to old age-related ailments
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, India
- Why
- Succumbed to health issues related to old age
- Name
- Pradip Baruah
- Age
- 88
- Occupation
- Journalist, Editor, Publisher
- Publication
- Prantik (Assamese fortnightly magazine)
- Cause of Death
- Old age-related ailments
- Survivors
- Wife, daughter
- Notable Contribution
- Founded Prantik in 1981
- Condolence
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma