In Memoriam:
Journalists and media workers lost to Covid-19 in India
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626) Anup Bhatnagar, 63, New Delhi. Former correspondent, PTI Bhasha.
Read more about Anup Bhatnagar:
625) V. K. Chandramouli, 92, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Former sports journalist, PTI. [Post-covid]
Read more about V. K. Chandramouli:
https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/sports/2022/02/26/mes10-tn-ld-journalist.html
624) B.T. Ranjan, Puttur, Karnataka. Senior reporter, Hosa Digantha newspaper, and founder president of Puttur Journalists Association.
Read more about B.T. Ranjan:
Puttur: Senior journalist B T Ranjan passes away due to Covid - Daijiworld.com
623) Dinkar Raikar, 79, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Group Editor, Lokmat. [Post-covid]
Read more about Dinkar Raikar:
Veteran Express journalist Dinkar Raikar passes away | India News,The Indian Express
622) Satyajit Mohapatra, 44, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Editor, The Common Times.
Read more about Satyajit Mohapatra:
Journalist Satyajit Mohapatra of Odisha dies of Covid 19 (kalingatv.com)
621) KSS Prasad, 75, Jagtial District, Telangana.
620) Chilupuri Jagan, 54, Jangoan District, Telangana. Reporter, Namasthe Telangana newspaper.
619) Y. Srinivas Rao, 50, Hyderabad, Telangana.
618) Giri Babu, 40, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, Telangana. Reporter, Sakshi TV.
617) Sai Srinu, Suryapet district, Telangana. Reporter, TV9 news channel.
616) Kasam Venkanna, 50, Khammam, Telangana. Reporter, Andhra Jyothi.
615) Brahmananda Reddy, 48, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Former senior journalist, TV5 news channel.
614) Maram Rajesham, 58, Peddapalli District, Telangana. Reporter, Eenadu.
613) Darshan Gupta, 55, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Reporter, Eenadu.
612) Shankar, 40, Medchal district, Telangana. Reporter, Namasthe Telangana newspaper.
611) A. Ravinder, 40, Vikarabad, Telangana. RC Incharge, Namasthe Telangana newspaper.
610) Ajay, Suryapet, Telangana. Senior Sub Editor, Namasthe Telangana newspaper.
609) Kouser, 45, Huzurabad, Karimnagar, Telangana. Urdu reporter.
608) Srinivas, 50, Warangal, Telangana. Cameraperson, TV9 news channel.
607) Chelukuri Venkat Reddy, 47, Komaravelli, Siddipet District, Telangana. Reporter, Sakshi.
606) Sandeep, 36, Siddipet District, Telangana. Desk journalist, V6 News channel.
605) Sheshivarnam, 50, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Reporter, Namasthe Telangana.
604) Giri, 40, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Reporter, ABN Andhra Jyothi news channel.
603) S.V. Jaya Prakash, 53, Karimnagar, Telangana. Freelance journalist.
602) B. Rama Krishna, 54, Hyderabad, Telangana. News Editor, Andhra Jyothi.
601) Nagaraju, 46, Warangal Urban, Telangana. Reporter, Vaartha newspaper.
600) P. Shyam, 43, Warangal Urban, Telangana. Reporter, Velugu newspaper.
599) D. Srinivas, 50, Mahabubabad, Telangana. Journalist, Janam Sakshi newspaper.
598) Shabaz Pasha, 39, Kodangal, Vikarabad District, Telangana. Reporter, TTV.
597) M. Raghavendra Chary, 29, Mahabubnagar, Telangana. Reporter, Mana Telangana newspaper.
596) Sainath, 46, Nirmal district, Telangana. Reporter, 99TV.
595) K. Srinivas, 40, Mancherial district, Telangana. Reporter, Hindi Milap newspaper.
594) Ch Madhu, 65, Rotary Nagar, Nizamabad, Telangana. Editor, Jalapatham newspaper.
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593) Racharla Rajeswar, 52, Perkit, Nizamabad, Telangana. Editor, Surya Disha newspaper.
592) Algot Gnaneshwar, 38, Armoor, Nizamabad, Telangana. Reporter, TG24TV news channel.
591) K. Venugopal, 49, Dichpally, Nizamabad, Telangana. Reporter, TV5 news channel.
590) Alladi Shekhar, 48, Dharpalli, Nizamabad, Telangana. Reporter, Sakshi newspaper.
589) Darshanam Ashok, 55, Nandipet, Nizamabad, Telangana. Senior Reporter, Andhra Bhoomi newspaper.
588) B. Laxmikanth, 47, Suryapet, Telangana. Journalist, Namasthe Telangana newspaper.
587) D. Sheshagiri Rao, 55, Suryapet, Telangana. Journalist, Andhra Jyothi.
586) V. Srinivas Rao, 46, Suryapet, Telangana. Journalist, BTV news.
585) Chandhra Shekar Mudavath, 43, Hyderabad, Telangana. Former journalist, 10TV news.
584) Payasam Sudhakar, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Venkatagiri News.
583) Sundaram, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.
582) Manbolu Prabhakar, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Andhra Prabha.
581) Raju, Udayagiri, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, CVR News.
580) Satyanarayana, Pellakuru, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Vaartha newspaper.
579) K.Rammohan Rao, Kavali, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
578) Arava Kumar, Venkatagiri, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Prajasakti newspaper.
577) Satyanarayana, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Freelance journalist.
576) Palla Anjaneyulu, Veldurthy, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Prajasakti newspaper.
575) Dalari Yedukondalu, Vinukonda, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
574) Jammula Muralidhar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Vaartha newspaper.
573) Ch.Prasad, Macherla, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Amaravathi Voice
572) Dhunna Srinivasa Rao, Palnadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Desham TV.
571) Swarna Venkateswara Rao, Amaravathi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Andhra Bhoomi.
570) P.A. Raju, Narsaraopet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Nirantaram Vaartha Sravanthi Janam newspaper.
569) Bireddy Koti Reddy, Nakarikallu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Vaartha newspaper.
568) Madhava Rao, Ongole, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh.
567) Suresh, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Navya Cable.
566) B.Venkateswarlu, Chimakurthi, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Visalaandhra newspaper.
565) Syed Mabu, Markhapuram, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Viswas News Channel.
564) L. Laskhmi Narayana, Santhanuthalapadu, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Andhra Prabha.
563) Polisetti Mallikarjuna Rao, Parchuru, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Sakshi TV.
562) Madhu Sudhan, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Staff Reporter, I News.
561) Ravi, Palasa, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, TV5 news channel.
560) Kanakala Srinivas, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
559) Sanapala Appala Naidu, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, 99TV.
558) Jami Rama Rao, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
557) Srungaram Prasad, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Vaarthavali.
556) Kamarsu Durga Rao, Palakonda, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
555) Mandhala Chandra Sekhar, Palakonda, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Vaartha newspaper.
554) Navin Soshte, 69, Nagothane, Raigad, Maharashtra. Former president, Raigad District Marathi Press Association.
Read more about Navin Soshte:
https://www.mymahanagar.com/raigarh/senior-journalist-naveen-soshte-dies/319293/
553) Yallapa Kanar, 43, Londa village, Belagavi district, Karnataka. Journalist, Vijay Karnataka newspaper.
552) Jilani Pasha, Mahabababad District, Telangana. Journalist, DD News.
551) Syed Mohiuddin, 45, Karimnagar, Telangana. Journalist, Siasat newspaper.
550) G. Yashwanth Raja, 68, Secunderabad, Telangana. Journalist, TV9 news channel.
549) T. V Satyanarayana, 40, Hyderabad, Telangana. Journalist, Vaartha newspaper.
548) N. Satyanarayana, 60, Nelakondapally, Khammam District, Telangana. Journalist, Mana Telangana.
547) Kamagoni Ravindranath, 49, Hyderabad, Telangana. Journalist, Namasthe Telangana.
546) Ponnam Praveen Kumar, 49, Warangal, Telangana. Journalist, T News channel.
545) Polanki Prakash, 42, K.V.Rangareddy, Telangana. Journalist, T News channel.
544) Dadige Manoj Kumar, 32, Hyderabad, Telangana. Journalist, TV5 news channel.
543) Kanuganti Madhukar, 44, Parkal, Warangal, Telangana. Journalist, Namaste Telangana.
542) Beesam Laxminarayana, 44, Nagarkurnool, Telangana. Journalist, Andhra Jyothi.
541) Syed Alam Mehdi, 64, Hyderabad, Telangana. Editor, Siasi Basirath newspaper.
540) Sunil Abhimanyu, Bhagalpur, Bihar. Journalist, Hindustan newspaper.
Read more about Sunil Abhimanyu:
539) Salim Moulavi, 45, Irinjalakuda, Kerala. Reporter, Siraj newspaper.
538) Dhirendra Jain, 83, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Bureau Chief, Lokmat Samachar newspaper.
Read more about Dhirendra Jain:
नहीं रहे वरिष्ठ पत्रकार धीरेन्द्र जैन, कोविड ने ली जान (lokmatnews.in)
537) Arvind Garg, Ajmer, Rajasthan. Journalist, Dainik Bhaskar.
Read more about Arvind Garg:
536) Anita Singh, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Journalist and News Anchor, News18 Rajasthan.
Read more about Anita Singh:
कोरोना से जिंदगी की जंग हार गईं ‘न्यूज18 राजस्थान’ की एंकर अनीता सिंह-Samachar4media
535) Rajendra K. Godha, 68, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Editor and Owner, Samachar Jagat.
Read more about Rajendra Godha:
534) G. Lawrence, Puducherry. Office aide, The Hindu. [Post-covid]
533) Arpit Sharma, 43, New Delhi. Senior graphic designer, The Times of India. [Post-covid]
Read more about Arpit Sharma:
TOI loses senior graphic designer, co-workers mourned a beloved colleague's passing | India News - Times of India (indiatimes.com)
532) V.K. Ramesh, 41, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Photojournalist, Junior Vikatan.
531) Sukrita Shinde, Akole, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra.
Read more about Sukrita Shinde:
530) Tanveer Ahmed, 36, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Journalist, Dainik Bhaskar.
Read more about Tanveer Ahmed:
https://www.dainikreporters.com/news/rajasthan-news/jaipur-news/60809/
529) Ashish Sharma, 37, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Journalist, Rajasthan Patrika.
Read more about Ashish Sharma:
528) Readington M Marweiñ (Bah Reading), 72, Shillong, Meghalaya. Owner and Publisher, Highland Post.
Read more about Readington M Marweiñ:
https://highlandpost.com/tribute/
527) Thotshang Shaiza, 52, Ukhrul, Manipur. Correspondent, The Aja Daily and former president, the Ukhrul District Working Journalists’ Association.
526) Mukeshbhai Indravadan Shah, Jhagadia, Bharuch district, Gujarat. Reporter, Divya Bhaskar.
525) Vidyaben Umesh Vyas, Sargasan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Editor, I Shree Khodiyar magazine.
524) Jayantilal Popatlal Sheth, 56, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Editor, Faraj newspaper.
523) Dilip Dhamecha, Porbandar, Gujarat. Publisher and Editor, Nirnayak newspaper.
522) Ramesh Roshiya, Devpar Gadh, Kachchh district, Gujarat. Reporter, Kutchmitra newspaper.
521) Sureshbhai Manilala Brahmbhatt, Kalol, Gujarat. Journalist, Sambhaav newspaper.
520) Divyesh D. Trivedi, 45, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Senior Content Editor, VTV Gujarati.com
519) Kusamben Darji, 62, Patan, Gujarat. Editor, Pinal Times.
518) Rafi Nehru, 47, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. Reporter, Sun Network.
517) Periyasamy, 52, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. Reporter, Captain TV.
516) Shahid Rizvi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Editor, Rashtriya Crime Nazar newspaper.
515) Venkatesan, 48, Puducherry. Photojournalist, Dinamalar newspaper.
514) Hamza Rahman, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
513) Rafique, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
512) Mohammed Kalam, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
511) P.P.Sinha, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
510) Keshav Pandey, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
509) Vipin Parihar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Photojournalist. Contributor to Dabang Dunia newspaper.
Read more about Vipin Parihar:
508) Amit Madhusudhan Satya, 43, Khargone, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist, Patrika newspaper and Digiana cable TV.
507) Kailas Dethe, Khudsangaon, Rahuri Taluka, Maharashtra. Journalist, Sarvamat (Deshdoot newspaper).
Read more about Kailas Dethe:
506) Prakash Vasant Choudhari, Bodvad, Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Journalist, Deshonnati newspaper.
505) Ambadas Kambli, Kinwat, Maharashtra. Former district president, Patrakar Sangh.
504) Ashok Sadaphal, Rahata Taluka, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Journalist, Sarvamat (Deshdoot newspaper).
503) Ganpati Khobre, Chandrapur, Maharashtra. Journalist, Punya Nagari.
502) Nagnath Nidvade, Udgir, Maharashtra. Vice-president, district Patrakar Sangh.
501) Sunil Patil, Pune, Maharashtra.
500) Uday Shengte, Poladpur, Maharashtra.
499) Raghunath Bhujanrao Bansode, Akluj, Maharashtra.
498) Shailendra Deshpande, Nagothane, Maharashtra. Journalist, Saamana newspaper.
497) Chittaranjan Jha, Gomoh, Jharkhand. Journalist, Dainik Bhaskar.
Read more about Chittaranjan Jha: https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/dhanbad-dhanbad-advocate-and-journalist-chittaranjan-jha-passed-away-21646152.html
496) Vivek Deshpande, Maharashtra. State secretary, Bharatiya Patrakar Sangh.
495) Bajrang Rajwade, Thane, Maharashtra. Freelance journalist.
494) Pradeep Patil, Naigaon, Nanded, Maharashtra.
493) Bhagatsingh Pardeshi, Parola, Maharashtra.
492) Parshuram Bonde, Bhusaval, Maharashtra.
491) Sopanrao Darandale, Nevasa, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra.
490) Bandu Lanjewar, Kurkheda, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. Journalist, Tarun Bharat newspaper.
489) Rajendra Rane, Nizampur, Dhule district, Maharashtra. Correspondent, Deshdoot newspaper.
488) Shripati Mane, Beed, Maharashtra. Resident Editor, Zunjar Neta newspaper.
487) Prakash Jadhav, 30, (died by suicide while on treatment for Covid), Solapur, Maharashtra.
486) Babaji Maniyar, Shirdi, Maharashtra. Reporter, Kesari newspaper.
485) Charan Rathod, 35, Karanja, Washim district, Maharashtra.
484) Vijaykumar Bedmutha, Usmanabad, Maharashtra.
483) Manohar Prabhakar Upkhakh, 86, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Former president, Maharashtra Working Journalists association.
482) Vasudev Davale, Savner, Maharashtra.
481) Padmakar Vispute, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra.
480) Atul Patil, Uran, Maharashtra.
479) Sandip Rokde, Nashik, Maharashtra.
478) Aasif, Nashik, Maharashtra.
477) Uday Singh Rajput, Pandharpur, Maharashtra. Press distribution head, Sakal newspaper.
476) Ankit Jha, 31, Vidarbha, Maharashtra. Television journalist.
475) Radhakrishnan Rajaram Narwekar, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Former Editor, Sakal and former president, Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh. [Post-covid]
Read more about Radhakrishnan Rajaram Narwekar:
474) Sagolshem Hemant, Imphal, Manipal. Author and former Editor, Pudin, Eikhoigee Panthung and Ningtam Paojel.
Read more about Sagolshem Hemant:
Covid claims former AMWJU president S Hemant : 31st may21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines
473) Rita Sinha, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Former journalist, Navjivan newspaper.
472) Arvind Ramjibhai Vaghala, 65, Rajkot, Gujarat. Photojournalist, Sanj Samachar newspaper.
471) Bharat Pathak, 62, Vadodara, Gujarat. Freelance photojournalist.
470) Anubhai N Zala, 55, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Reporter, Shree Nutan Saurastra newspaper.
469) Rajnikant Gohil, 62, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Photojournalist, Standard Herald newspaper.
468) Nazir Ahmed Ismil Pandor, Mosali, Surat district, Gujarat. Journalist, Gujarat Mitra.
467) Ikabal Agam Vora, 47, Jamnagar, Gujarat. Reporter, Sandesh News channel.
465) Kirtykumar Bhikhalal Thakkar, 55, Sargasan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Editor, Gandhinagar Galaxy.
464) S.M. Bava, 60, Adipur, Gandhidham, Gujarat. Editor, Kutch Ghatna Chakra
463) Devprasad Sony, 53, Atul, Valsad, Gujarat. Reporter, Lokjanshakti newspaper.
462) Anand Kumar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Former Senior Assistant Editor, The Times of India.
461) Hemaben Vivekbhai Mehata, 70, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Freelance journalist and former journalist, Sandesh newspaper.
460) Narendrasinh S. Jadeja, 38, Chirai Moti (Navi), Kachchh district, Gujarat. Reporter, Divya Bhaskar.
459) Anil Gokaldas Soni, 63, Godhra, Gujarat. Editor, Panchmahal Vartman.
458) Jignesh Damji Jadav, Navsari, Gujarat. Reporter, Atal Savera newspaper.
457) Kamlesh Panchal, Surat, Gujarat. Sub Editor, Divya Bhaskar.
456) Ashwin Parekh, Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Reporter, Saurashtra Samachar newspaper.
455) Dinesh Gaurisankar Vyas, 64, Dhrangadhra, Gujarat.
454) Chandubhai B. Makwana, 57, Dhrangadhra, Gujarat.
453) Bhavinkumar Ramesh Vasava, 32, Bharuch, Gujarat. Reporter, Bharuch news channel.
452) Viral Vyas, 33, Vyara, Tapi district, Gujarat. Editor, Swarajprabha.
451) Devubhai Soni, 52, Atul, Valsad district, Gujarat. Journalist, Lal Shakti.
450) Samir Hribhai Santoki, 32, Rajkot, Gujarat. Journalist, Saurashtra Mijaj Newspaper.
449) Jitendra Jaysukh Joshi, 54, Jetalsar, Jetpur, Rajkot district, Gujarat. Journalist, Phulchhab newspaper.
448) Hiralal G. Betwal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Editor, Darpan Samachar.
447) Pratap Tarachand Shah, 97, Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Founder and Managing Editor, Saurashtra Samachar and former State finance minister. [Post-covid]
Read more about Pratapbhai Tarachand Shah:
446) Vinod Gajjar, 47, Patan, Gujarat. Reporter, ABP Asmita.
Read more about Vinod Gajjar:
445) Shikha Patel, 24, Upleta, Rajkot district, Gujarat. Chief of Bureau, Kamalam newspaper and Reporter, Voice of Human Rights and Cine Ashwariya magazines.
Read more about Shikha Patel:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18SmeuEbZLlCc5Qa7qVM1IwTV9XMZ7ub5/view?usp=sharing
444) Senthil Kumar, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. Reporter, Tamilan TV.
443) Rajendra Prasad Upadhyay, 63, New Delhi. Former All India Radio Correspondent in Afghanistan and India Information Service officer.
Read more about Rajendra Prasad Upadhyay:
442) Ranjan Gupta, New Delhi. Programme Officer, All India Radio.
441) Purushottam Narayan Singh, 62, Jhajjar, Harayana. Former Patna Doordarshan Director.
Read more about Purushottam Narayan Singh:
440) Sushil Sharma, New Delhi. Founder and Editor, Defence Monitor magazine and Bharat Defence Kavach portal. [post-Covid complications]
439) Laxman, Hindupuram, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Suryaa.
438) Jaleel, Mudigubba, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh.
437) Murali, Penukonda, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Vaartha newspaper.
436) Laxminarayana, Bathalapalli, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Visalaandhra.
435) Ravindra, Somandepalli, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Prajasakthi.
434) Srinivasareddy, Kundurpi, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Eenadu.
433) Maruti Reddy, Penukonda, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Mahaa TV.
432) Pardhasaradhi, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Prajapalana.
431) Janardhan, Penukonda, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh.
430) Naveen, Kurnool City, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Jyothi.
429) Khasimvali, Sunnipenta, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Manam newspaper.
428) Ramesh, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Uttejitha newspaper.
427) Madhileti Yadav, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Vinnapam newspaper.
426) Laxmi Reddy, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Designer, Sakshi newspaper.
425) Sk. Mastanvali, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Senior journalist.
424) KSN Raghunath, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Editor, Tharanam newspaper.
423) Venkata Subbaiah, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Neti Prastanam newspaper.
422) Nagendra, Chinnamandem, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Jyothi.
421) Ramesh Raju, Rayachothi, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Prajasakthi.
420) Narayana, Rayachothi, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Eenadu.
419) Chanukya, Rajampet, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Mahaa News channel.
418) Ayub, Jammalamadugu, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Prabha.
417) Mastan, Jammalamadugu, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Jyothi.
416) Basheer Khan, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Kalanjali newspaper.
415) N.Ravindranath, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Editor, Sandadi
414) Tirupal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, AP24x7 channel.
413) K. Ramesh, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Designer, Sakshi.
412) J. Subhani, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter.
411) Bhaskar, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Prajasakthi.
410) Anirudh Zala, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Editor, Taraap newspaper.
409) Mahesh Trivedi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Correspondent, Madhyamam newspaper.
Read more about Mahesh Trivedi:
https://english.madhyamam.com/india/senior-journalist-mahesh-trivedi-dies-802597
408) Guru Rajendran, 44, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. News producer, News18 Tamil.
407) Gopi, Madanapalli, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Sakshi TV.
406) G.Koteswararao, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Culture Reporter.
405) K.Aravindababu, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Senior journalist.
404) Sk. Abdul Rasheed, Kavali, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Telugu Sira.
403) M.V.V.S.N.Murthy, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
402) J.Markandeyulu, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Andhra Bhoomi.
401) S.K.Dhilip, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
400) G.Chakrapani, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Andhra Bhoomi.
399) Varanasi Nagarjuna, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
398) M.V.Ramanaiah, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Editor, Akshara Balam.
397) Emmanuel Babu, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
396) K. Usha Kiran, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Eenadu.
395) Kavuri Subba Rao, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh.
394) K. Vidya Sagar, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh.
393) Kumara Swamy, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh.
392) A. Srinivasarao, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Suryaa.
391) Uppu Mastan Rao, Vinukonda, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Patrika.
390) B. Srinivasa Rao, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Satyagraham newspaper.
389) A. Samba Siva Rao,Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, I TV.
388) Swarna Venkateswara Rao,Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
387) J. Venkata Hari Gopal,Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Sakshi newspaper.
386) N.Srinivas, Avanigadda, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, NTV.
385) Matta Pitaji, Avanigadda, Andhra Pradesh. Senior journalist.
384) Shaik Nagul, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
383) Meera Krishna Chunduru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
382) Nageswara Rao, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Andhra Prabha.
381) N. Ratna Babu, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, V Local News.
380) V. L. Narsa Reddy, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
379) N. Hari Kishan, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. Freelancer.
378) Pulavarthy Prabhu Das, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
377) Harishchandra Dhaware, 48, Osmanabad District, Maharashtra. Journalist, Rajdharma.
376) Dadasaheb Ban, 39, Beed District, Maharashtra. Journalist, Lokasha newspaper.
375) Gangadhar, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. Photojournalist.
374) A.R.K. Mohan Rao, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter.
373) M.D. Asghar, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Vaartha.
372) Raghunath, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. Senior journalist.
371) A.Pullarao, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Photojournalist.
370) Sai, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Prabha.
369) K. Jaganmohanarao, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Senior journalist.
368) Yogaiah, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Senior journalist.
367) Arunkumar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Photojournalist.
366) Mutyala Prasad, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Editor, Visalaandhra newspaper.
365) Navneet Yadav, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Former photojournalist, Dainik Bhaskar.
364) Ganesa Moorthy, Kallakurichi, Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu. Reporter, Sun TV.
363) Sanatan Jena, 40, Cuttack, Odisha. Sales officer, The New Indian Express.
Read more about Sanatan Jena:
362) Pradeep Kumar, 28, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Film reporter, The Hindu.
Read more about Pradeep Kumar:
361) Auspin Baylis, 55, Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu. Senior Sub Editor, Deccan Chronicle.
360) Jignesh Mori, 32, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Journalist, VTV Gujarati channel.
Read more about Jignesh Mori:
359) Saroj Tripathi, 65, Thane, Maharashtra. Former journalist, Navbharat Times.
Read more about Saroj Tripathi:
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/veteran-journalist-former-student-leader-saroj-tripathi-dies-7319075/
358) Prakash Biyani, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Business journalist, author and co-founder, Choutha Sansar.
357) Manish Macwan, 48, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Journalist, NavGujarat Samay.
356) M. Vijayakumar, 48, Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Chief photographer, Ananda Vikatan magazine and website.
355) B. Srinivas, Jilla Vani, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.
354) Chamakura Suresh, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Andhra Prabha newspaper.
353) Nakka Ronald, Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Raj TV.
352) Aarugalla Appala Raju, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.
351) JV. V. Ganapathi Rao, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Bureau Chief, Vaartha newspaper.
350) V. Nageswara Rao, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, NTV.
349) S. Rama Rao, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, TV5.
348) Ch. Ramachandra Raju, Rajahmundry , Andhra Pradesh. Sub Editor, Andhra Bhoomi.
347) B.S.Raju, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Andhra Bhoomi.
346) G.Nageswararao, Rajahmundry , Andhra Pradesh. Senior Sub Editor, Andhra Bhoomi newspaper.
345) Rajkumar Keswani, 70, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist and author.
Read more about Rajkumar Keswani:
https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/senior-journalist-rajkumar-keswani-dies-from-covid19
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkumar_Keswani
http://news.rediff.com/interview/2010/jun/11/interview-man-who-warned-of-the-bhopal-gas-leak.htm
344) Kodidasula Dange, U. Kothapalli, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Bharat Vision.
343) Y. Chetan, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Editor, Varadhi newspaper.
342) Sankarrao, Allavaram, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Bhoomi.
341) V. Subbarao, Rajahmundry Rural, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Nigha media.
340) S.Nagababu, Uppalaguptam, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Sakshi newspaper.
339) D.Satti Reddy, Anaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Sakshi TV.
338) T. Veeraraghavulu, Rajavommangi, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Jyothi.
337) S. Mohanrao, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Staff Reporer, Andhra Jyothi newspaper.
336) Nallathambi, Idappadi, Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Reporter, NewsJ TV.
335) Kailash Chandra Sahu, 75, Balangir district, Odisha. Reporter, Pragativadi newspaper.
https://odishabytes.com/covid-19-odisha-loses-three-more-journalists-in-second-wave/
334) Ratikant Bal, 38, Badachana block, Jajpur district, Odisha. Reporter, Ekamra TV channel.
333) Bishnu Prasad Patra, 42, Berhampur, Ganjam district, Odisha. Journalist, Odisha Bhaskar and Kalinga Darpana.
332) L. Ramesh,43, Puducherry. Reporter, Maalai Tamizhagam newspaper.
331) Sumanta Mohanty, 50, Rourkela, Odisha. Video journalist, Kanak News.
Read more about Sumanta Mohanty:
https://odishabytes.com/senior-video-journalist-dies-of-covid-in-odishas-rourkela/
330) Sabnam Sirin, 38, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Radio Jockey, (Voice of SOA Community), community Radio Station 90.4.
Read more about Sabnam Sirin:
https://enewsinsight.com/young-journalist-sabnam-sirin-succumbs-to-covid-19/
https://ommcomnews.com/odisha-news/journalist-and-popular-rj-sabnam-sirin-loses-battle-with-covid-19
329) Durbaksha Bastia, 45, Boudh district, Odisha. Journalist, Odisha Bhaskar newspaper. [Covid symptoms though not tested]
328) Kishore Chandra Dash, 61, Polsara, Ganjam district, Odisha. Correspondent, Samaja newspaper.
Read more about Kishore Chandra Dash:
https://updateodisha.com/2021/05/10/another-journalist-dies-of-covid-in-odisha-71645/
327) Deshmukhi Chinnarao, Palasa, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Visaka Today.
326) Shaik Basheer Babu, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Photojournalist.
325)M. Chandrasekharababu, Palakonda, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Andhra Patrika.
324) T. Satyanarayana, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Neti Mahatma.
323) Patnayakani Venkateswara Rao, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Sub Editor, Sakshi newspaper.
322) K. Tandava Krishna, 67, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Eenadu.
321) Y. Janardhanarao, Garividi, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Prajasakthi newspaper.
320) M. Suresh Kumar, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Visalaandhra newspaper.
319) Maria Dasu, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
318) B. Murali, Madhurawada , Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Vaartha newspaper.
317) M. Prasad, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Vaartha newspaper.
316) M. Achiraju, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Sakshi newspaper.
315) N. Chandramouli, Pedabayalu, Andhra Pardesh. Reporter, Andhra Jyothi newspaper.
314) D. Srinivasarao, K. Kotapadu, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Samyukta Andhra newspaper.
313) R. Venkatarao, Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Vaartha newspaper.
312) A.J. Ravikumar, Narsipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, A.P.Fibernews.
311) G. Satyanarayana, Gopalapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Visalaandhra newspaper.
310) Bhaskarrao, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Prajajwala.
309) Govind Bharadwaj, 52, Budaun, Uttar Pradesh.
Read more about Govind Bharadwaj:
308) Shivani Dua Singh, 41, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Former news producer, CNN-IBN and NDTV.
307) Gopi (Jaswinder), Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Video journalist.
Read more about Gopi (Jaswinder):
306) Salauddin Sheikh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Chief Crime Reporter, Jansandesh Times.
Read more about Salauddin Sheikh:
305) Shafiqur Rahman, Uttar Pradesh.
304) Rajjanlal Rawat, Uttar Pradesh.
303) Amrit Mohan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
302) Jitendra Sharma, Rajasthan. Journalist, Mahanagar Times.
301) Sumit Josh, 30, New Delhi. News Editor, Inshorts.
Read more about Sumit Josh:
https://www.thequint.com/news/india/sumit-josh-eulogy-covid-death-may-you-live-forever
300) Kailash Nath Vishwakarma, 85, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. Group Editor, Tarun Mitra.
Read more about Kailash Nath Vishwakarma:
299) Badri Vishal, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Read more about Badri Vishal:
https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/varanasi/story-senior-journalist-badri-vishal-dies-from-corona-4002759.html
298) Dinesh Pathak, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Voice of Lucknow.
Read more about Dinesh Pathak:
https://www.drnewsofindia.com/2021/05/30-2021-2-aligarh-10000000-1.html
297) Ram Naresh Tripathi, 73, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Former Bureau Chief, Navbharat Times.
Read more about Ram Naresh Tripathi:
296) Ram Naresh Sinha (Nashwar), 80, New Delhi. Former journalist, PTI-Bhasha and journalist, Congress Sandesh.
Read more about Ram Naresh Sinha:
295) Ramnaresh Tiwari, 39, Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh.
Read more about Ramnaresh Tiwari:
294) Ajay Shankar Tiwari, 52, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Deputy News Editor, Amar Ujala.
Read more about Ajay Shankar Tiwari:
https://www.amarujala.com/gorakhpur/gorakhpur-news-senior-journalist-ajay-shankar-tiwari-passed-away
293) Gopal Mishra, Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Dainik Jagran.
292) Anjan Bandopadhyay, 56, Kolkata, West Bengal. Editor, Zee 24 Ghanta channel.
Read more about Anjan Bandopadhyay:
291) Ratnakar Dixit, 48, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Dainik Jagran.
Read more about Ratnakar Dixit:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/ratnakar-dikshit-corona-death/
290) Rashid Khan, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Photojournalist, Royal Bulletin
Read more about Rashid Khan:
289) Sudesh Vasudev, New Delhi. Chief of Video Editing, CNN News18.
Read more about Sudesh Vasudev:
288) Vijay Sharma, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Editor, Swaraj Times.
287) Amit Bharadwaj, 32, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Photojournalist, Dainik Jagran.
Read more about Amit Bharadwaj:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/amit-bhardawaz-agra-jagran-death/
286) Madhusudan Tripathi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Amrit Prabhat newspaper.
Read more about Madhusudan Tripathi:
http://www.upwebnews.com/News.May.21/News-06052021-Lucknow-Journalist-Madhusudan-Tripathi.htm
285) Ramendra Singh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Senior journalist, Hindustan.
Read more about Ramendra Singh:
284) Pankhuri Singh, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand/ New Delhi.
Read more about Pankhuri Singh:
283) Rajesh Pati, Chaibasa, Jharkhand. Correspondent, News11 Bharat channel.
Read more about Rajesh Pati:
http://www.news11.live/news11-employ-rajesh-pati-died-due-to-corona/jharkhand/news/7092.html
282) Bijaya Yumlembam, 57, Imphal, Manipur. Programme Executive, All India Radio.
Read more about Bijaya Yumlembam:
Covid claims AIR officer Bijaya Yumlembam
281) Sunil Jain, 58, New Delhi. Managing Editor, Financial Express.
Read more about Sunil Jain:
280) Chandrasekaran, 47, Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu. Reporter, Puthiya Thalaimurai news channel.
More about Chandrasekaran:
279) Mahadeva Prakash, 65, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Senior journalist and former media advisor to chief minister.
278) Akhilesh Krishna Mohan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Farak India magazine and portal.
277) Prabhu, 58, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Designer, Vikatakavi magazine.
276) Jayatheerth Kagalkar, 53, Kalaburagi, Karntaka. Resident Editor, Samyukta Karnataka newspaper.
Read more about Jayatheerth Kagalkar:
275) Prakash Deshpande, 69, Hukkeri, Belagavi district, Karnataka. Senior journalist and writer.
Read more about Prakash Deshpande:
https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/senior-journalist-congress-leader-prakash-deshpande-no-more
274) Jarnail Singh, New Delhi. Former journalist and MLA.
Read more about Jarnail Singh:
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/aap-ex-mla-jarnail-singh-dies-of-covid-complications-252761
273) Sanjay Rokade, 55, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Freelance video journalist.
Read more about Sanjay Rokade:
https://twitter.com/MickyGupta84/status/1325064804701102085?s=20
272) Elangovan, Sirupakkam, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. Reporter, Malai Malar and Raj TV.
271) Homen Borgohain, 88, Guwahati, Assam. Author and former Editor-in-Chief, Amar Asom and Niyomiya Barta newspapers.
Read more about Homen Borgohain:
Related story on sexual harassment case:
https://newscentral24x7.com/north-east-india-metoo-sexual-harassment-homen-borgohain/
270) Vijay Jain, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Unit head of Indore, Patrika newspaper.
269) Rahul Joshi, 32, Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Crime Reporter, Amrit Vichar newspaper
Read more about Rahul Joshi:
https://amritvichar.com/haldwani-young-journalist-rahul-joshi-of-amrit-vichar-passes-away/
रूद्रपुर के युवा पत्रकार का कोरोना से निधन | No. 1 Indian Media News Portal (bhadas4media.com)
268) Salim Sultan, 72, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Former journalist, Punjab Kesari.
Read more about Salim Sultan:
बुलन्दशहर के वरिष्ठ पत्रकार की मौत | No. 1 Indian Media News Portal (bhadas4media.com)
267) Rajendra Joshi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Read more about Rajendra Joshi:
ttps://www.amarujala.com/dehradun/coronavirus-in-uttarakhand-senior-journalist-rajendra-joshi-died-due-to-corona-in-dehradun
266) Ashok Priyadarshi, New Delhi. Former Features Editor.
Read more about Ashok Priyadarshi:
पत्रकार अशोक प्रियदर्शी भी नहीं रहे… | No. 1 Indian Media News Portal (bhadas4media.com)
265) Shafi Ahmad Saifi, 44, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Hindustan. [Covid symptoms though test result negative]
Read more about Shafi Ahmad:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/shafi-ahmad-saifi-corona-death/
264) Umashankar (US) Sonthalia, 47, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Chief Executive Officer, Fame India magazine.
Read more about Umashankar Sonthalia:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/us-sonthaliya-death/
263) Manikandan, 47, Sulur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Journalist, Malai Malar newspaper.
262) Chandi Dutt Shukla, Mumbai, Maharashtra/ Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Features and Film Editor, Dainik Bhaskar.
Read more about Chandi Dutt Shukla:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/chandi-dutt-shukla-sagar-corona-death/
261) Arun Vardhan, New Delhi. Former Journalist, Navbharat Times.
260) Shiv Anurag Pateriya, 63, Bhopal/ Indore, Madhya Pradesh. State Bureau Chief, Lokmat Samachar.
Read more about Shiv Anurag Pateriya:
259) Sunil Singh, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Journalist, Dainik Aaj and executive member, Ranchi Press Club.
258) Sant Sharan Awasthi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Former Editor, Dainik Jagran.
Read more about Sant Sharan Awasthi:
257) Vijay Rajak, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Journalist, Dainik Jagran.
256) Pankaj Prasad, Ranchi, Jharkhand
255) Sunil Kamal, Ranchi, Jharkhand
254) Khwaja Mujahidudin, Ranchi, Jharkhand
253) Mritunjay Srivastava, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Journalist, Aaj Tak/ Bihar Tak.
Read more about Mritunjay Srivastava:
https://newswing.com/journalist-of-aaj-tak-mrityunjay-srivastva-is-no-more/252665/
252) Tripurari Singh, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
251) Shardul Kumar, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
250) Ashutosh Chaudhari, Jamtara, Jharkhand
249) Kishore Yadav, Jamtara, Jharkhand
248) Aamir Ahmed Hashmi, Simdega, Jharkhand
247) Sachidanand Jaysaval, Latehar, Jharkhand
246) Atul Verma, Latehar, Jharkhand
245) Dhananjay Mishra, Sahibganj, Jharkhand
244) Budh. K. Vajpayee, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
243) Gopal Singh, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
242) Arpan Chakravarty, Khalari, Jharkhand
241) Arvind Prajapati, Lohardaga, Jharkhand.
240) Ranjit Singh, Palamu, Jharkhand
239) Kaushal Kishore, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist and president, Uttar Pradesh Shramjeevi Patrakar Union.
238) Waqar Rizvi, 64, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Editor, Avadhnama newspaper.
Read more about Waqar Rizvi:
237) Arvind Shukla, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Senior Copy Editor, Hindustan.
Read more about Arvind Shukla:
236) T Narasimha Reddy(TNR), Hyderabad, Telangana. Journalist and actor, host of Frankly Speaking with TNR
Read more about T Narasimha Reddy(TNR):
Actor-journalist TNR passes away due to COVID-19 in Hyderabad | The News Minute
235) T. Denson, 50, Kanyakumari, TamilNadu. Journalist, Dinakaran and President of Kanyakumari District Press Club.
234) S. Nambirajan, 65, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Photojournalist and former head of Madurai Press Guild.
Read more about S. Nambirajan:
233) Saravanan Thiagarajan, 48, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
232) Vipin Chand, 42, Ernakulam, Kerala. Chief Reporter, Mathrubhumi News
Read more about Vipin Chand:
https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/covid-mathrubhumi-news-senior-chief-reporter-vipin-chand-passes-away-1.5652095
231) Ramesh Upadhyay, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Deputy Editor, Hello Hindustan.
230) Rambabu Bhilala, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh. Correspondent, Raj Express.
230) Ansar-ul-Hasan, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Video journalist, YouTube news channel.
229) Achal Vajpayee, Bhind, Madhya Pradesh. Freelance journalist.
228) Ashwini Panchal, Barwani, Madhya Pradesh. Reporter, News Observer.
227) Shankar Suman, 42, New Delhi. Journalist, P7 News channel.
226) D. Shankar Rao,76, Koraput, Odisha. Journalist, Sakshi newspaper.
225) Subhranshu Mishra, Salbheta, Balangir, Odisha. Journalist, Sambad newspaper.
224) Sudam Charan Nayak, 55, K. Nuagaon, Kandhamal, Odisha. Journalist, The Prameya.
223) Harish Chandra Sha, Simulia, Odisha. Journalist, The Samaya.
222) Debendra Samantray, Sambalpur, Odisha. Journalist, Sambad newspaper.
221) Subash Sahare, Jharsuguda, Odisha. Journalist, Sasaka Prasasaka newspaper.
220) Rajkumar Awasthi, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
219) Subhash Mishra, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Assistant Editor, The Times of India.
Read more about Subhash Mishra:
218) Pradeep Kishore Sahu, 43, Berhampur, Ganjam District, Odisha. District Correspondent, Sambad newspaper.
217) Ch.Naga Raju, Siddipet District, Telangana. Reporter, Eenadu.
216) Venu Gopal, Dharpally, Nizamabad District, Telangana. Reporter, TV5.
215) Shekhar, Dharpally, Nizamabad District, Telangana. Journalist, Sakshi.
214) Gopi Krishna, Medchal District, Telangana. Reporter, Metro Evening.
213) Chandrashekar Naik, Hyderabad, Telangana. Journalist.
212) SM Azad Chisti, Hyderabad, Telangana. Senior journalist.
211) K. Nageshwar Rao, Hyderabad, Telangana. Senior journalist.
210) Nagaraju, Kashibugga, Warangal District, Telangana. Reporter, Vaartha newspaper.
209) Shashi Shukla, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist, Agniban newspaper.
208) Steven Kumar, Medak District, Telangana. Reporter, Disha newspaper.
207) Shesh Narayan Singh, 70, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Senior journalist and political commentator.
Read more about Shesh Narayan Singh: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/senior-journalist-shesh-narain-singh-passes-away-due-to-coronavirus-101620364514220.html
206) Rajesh Itouria, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Bureau Chief, Raj Express and public relations officer, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Read more about Rajesh Itouria:
https://www.teenbattinews.com/2021/04/blog-post_46.html?m=1
205) Praveen Shrivastava, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist and publisher web channel, Shanknad.
Read more about Praveen Shrivastava:
https://www.bhopalsamachar.com/2021/04/bhopal-5-ips-corona-update-news.html?m=1
204) Trilok Ramnekar, Khargone, Madhya Pradesh. Correspondent, SMBC Insight news channel.
Read more about Trilok Ramnekar:
https://chirantannews.in/archives/36558
203) Tajnoor Khan, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Photographer and theatre artist
Read more about Tajnoor Khan:
https://www.stackumbrella.in/theater-artist-press-photographer-tajanur-khan-passed-away
202) Vinod Gajjar, Patan district, Gujarat. Correspondent, ABP Asmita
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs95ryfqLB8
201) B. Ramakrishna, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Read more about B. Ramakrishna:
http://www.uniindia.com/sr-journalist-ramakrishna-dies-of-covid-in-hyderabad/south/news/2387886.html
200) Prabhu Joshi, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist, writer and artist.
Read more about Prabhu Joshi:
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-city-litterateurs-mourn-scribe-prabhu-joshis-death
199) Nitin Chourasia, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Editor, Janpaksh.
198) Dharmendra Chourey, 28, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Editor, Sani Express.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSVXC8ShwOM
197) Raju Chandel, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist.
196) Dinesh Sahu, 33, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Health Reporter, Rajasthan Patrika.
Read more about Dinesh Sahu:
https://www.newsclick.in/MP-Over-35-Journalists-Fell-Prey-COVID-19-April-Govt-Has-no-Data
195) Shubham Saxena, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist.
194) Gayyur Khan, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Former Photojournalist, Department of Public Relations, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
193) Prem Verma, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist, Press Trust of India (PTI).
https://www.newsclick.in/MP-Over-35-Journalists-Fell-Prey-COVID-19-April-Govt-Has-no-Data
192) Santosh Tiwari, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Photographer and founding member, Mandla Samachar.
Read more about Santosh Tiwari:
http://jabalpurdarpan.in/senior-mandla-journalist-santosh-tiwari-dies-from-corona/
191) Madan Parate, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist, Bhaskar news channel.
190) Salil Rai, 64, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist, Press Trust of India (PTI).
Read more about Salil Rai:
https://jabalpurdarpan.in/corona-killed-another-journalist-salil-rai/
189) Dilip Jain, 50, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Bureau Chief, Saamana.
188) Manoj Singh Rajput, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Special Correspondent, Haribhoomi.
Read more about Manoj Singh Rajput:
187) Sumit Kumar Onka, 33, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Principal Correspondent, The Pioneer.
Read more about Sumit Kumar Onka: https://sambadenglish.com/one-more-young-journalist-from-odisha-succumbs-to-covid/
186) Arun Pandey, New Delhi. Senior Journalist, Sahara News Network.
Read more about Arun Pandey:
https://www.samachar4media.com/media-forum-news/senior-journalist-arun-pandey-is-no-more-55458.html
185) Jindelwar Sainath, 41, Tanoor Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. Video journalist
184) Gajula Vijay, 45,Utnoor Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, NTV news channel.
183) Ahmed Mohiuddin (Saleem), 65, Hyderabad, Telangana. Sports journalist and photographer.
Read more about Ahmed Mohiuddin (Saleem):
Tribute: Two doyens of Hyderabad lose their lives to COVID-19 (siasat.com)
182) Kondra Srinivas Goud, 32, Mancherial,Telangana. Reporter, Hindi Milap.
Read more about:
https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/telangana-2-journalists-die-of-covid-19-in-mancherial-683871
181) Cheerala Sammi Reddy, 50, Mancherial,Telangana. Journalist, Vaartha newspaper.
Read more about Sammi Reddy:
https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/telangana-2-journalists-die-of-covid-19-in-mancherial-683871
180) Sridhar Dharmasanam, Hyderabad, Telangana. Editor, TV producer and director, Maa Hyderabad.
Read more about Sridhar Dharmasanam:
179) Sumit Ghoshal, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Senior pharma journalist and Contributing Editor, Business India.
178) Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, New Delhi. Health and Education Reporter, Lokmat.
177) K.V. Anand, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Former photojournalist, Vikatan group.
Read more about KV. Anand:
176) Ruchir Mishra, 42, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Sports Journalist, The Times of India.
Read more about Ruchir Mishra:
175) Manoj Beborta, 38, Cuttack, Odisha/ New Delhi. Journalist, News18.
Read more about Manoj Beborta:
174) Shashi Baliga, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Journalist, Media trainer, former Editor, Filmfare and executive festival director of Tata Literature Live.
Read more about Shashi Baliga:
173) Mahendra Gagan, 68, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Former Editor, Pehle -Pahal.
Read more about Mahendra Gagan:
https://www.peoplessamachar.in/article/bhopal/senior-journalist-and-litterateur-mahendra-gagan-is-no-more-died-this-morning-while/46139
172) Vikas Trivedi, New Delhi. Video Editor, Aaj Tak.
171) Adwaita Prasad Biswal, Rourkela, Odisha. Founder & Editor of Shramika Malika.
Read more about Adwaita Prasad Biswal:
https://odishabytes.com/veteran-journalist-dies-of-covid-19-in-odishas-rourkela/
170) Debendra Samantaray, Sambalpur district, Odisha. Journalist, Sambad.
169) Pritiman Mohapatra, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Journalist, The Times of India.
Read more about Pritiman Mohapatra:
168) Bhanu Prakash Rath, Kalahandi, Odisha. Correspondent, Naxatra News, and former anchor, Doordarshan.
Read more about Bhanu Prakash Rath:
https://ommcomnews.com/odisha-news/two-odia-journalists-succumb-to-covid-19-in-a-day
167) Shivdan Singh Sikarwar, 43, Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Bureau Chief, Rashtriya Hindi Mail.
166) Kanupriya, New Delhi. Former anchor, Doordarshan.
Read more about Kanupriya:
https://www.punjabkesari.in/national/news/doordarshan-known-anchor-kanupriya-dies-of-corona-1376092
165) Anirban Bora, 42, New Delhi. Deputy InfoGraphic Editor, The Economic Times.
Read more about Anirban Bora:
https://www.pratidintime.com/economic-times-illustrator-anirban-bora-dies-of-covid/
164) Pushkar Pushp, New Delhi. Editor, Manohar Kanhaniya.
163) Kalyan Baruah, New Delhi. Bureau Chief, The Assam Tribune.
Read more about Kalyan Baruah:
162) Chandan Pratap Singh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
161) Mohan Ayyer, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Film journalist, Complete Cinema (film trade weekly).
160) Krishna Mohan (K.M.) Srivastava, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Senior film journalist and author.
Read more about K.M. Srivastava:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11749088/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
159) Shyam Sharma, 65, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Film journalist, Mayapuri magazine.
Read more about Shyam Sharma:
https://filminformation.com/featured/senior-film-journalist-dead-4-september-2020/
158) Hemant Kaushal, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. CNN-IBN
157) Nilakshi Bhattacharyya, New Delhi. Assistant Editor, The Times of India.
Read more about Nilakshi Bhattacharyya:
156) Rohit Sardana, 41, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Anchor, Aaj Tak.
Read more about Rohit Sardana:
https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/senior-aajtak-tv-anchor-rohit-sardana-passes-away-148079
155) Prashant Kambli, Thane, Maharashtra.
154) Sagar Jadhav, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
153) Nitin Patghare, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
152) Sunil Shetty, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
151) Ajay Kumar Choudhary, 40, New Delhi. Deputy News Editor, The Pioneer.
Read more about Ajay Kumar Choudhary here: https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/page1/pioneer-family-bereaved.html
150) Santosh Pawar, 54, Raigad district, Maharashtra. Editor, Maharashtra News 24.
Read more about Santhosh Pawar here: https://thenews21.com/54-year-old-journalist-from-city-lost-battle-to-covid-19
149) Rajesh Dubey, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Photographer, Department of Public Relations, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
148) P.P. Pandey, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Former Chief of Bureau, UNI
Read more about P. P. Pandey:
Veteran Journalist PP Pandey & Bijan Sarkar of UNI pass away - NewsAbode
147) Mukesh Mishra, Uttar Pradesh, journalist.
146) Manas Ranjan Jaipuria, Sambalpur, Odisha. Senior journalist, Zee Odisha.
Read more about Manas Ranjan Jaipuria:
କରୋନାରେ ସାମ୍ବାଦିକ ମାନସ ରଞ୍ଜନ ଜୟପୁରିଆଙ୍କର ପରଲୋକ – PRAMEYA
145) Mario Noronha, New Delhi. CEO, Charkha Development Communication Network.
Read more about Mario Noronha:
https://charkha.org/in-remembrance-of-our-beloved-ceo-mr-mario-noronha/
144) Vijay Saluja, New Delhi. Veteran photojournalist
https://twitter.com/PCITweets/status/1387461625783885824
143) Kunal Srivastava, New Delhi. Journalist, Republic Bharat channel
142) Saket Suman, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Anchor and Head, Output at Janta TV.
Read more about Saket Suman:
https://www.jantatv.com/video/61857
https://www.bhadas4media.com/anchor-saket-suman-death/
141) Anil Varshney, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Senior journalist and columnist.
Read more about Anil Varshney:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/anil-varshney-corona-death/
140) Raju Mishra, 50, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Niwan Times and formerly of Dainik Jagran
Read more about Raju Mishra:
139) Kushal Khare, Patna, Bihar. Editor-in-charge, Dainik Jagran Inext.
Read more about Kushal Khare:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/kushal-khare-death/
https://www.inextlive.com/bihar/patna/kushal-khare-editor-in-charge-of-inext-patna-dies-286292
138) Nikita Tomar, New Delhi. Anchor, Sahara News.
Read more about Nikita Tomar:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/birendra-shahi-aakash-nikita/
137) Akash Saxena, 33, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist.
Read more about Akash Saxena:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/birendra-shahi-aakash-nikita/
https://www.newsclick.in/MP-Over-35-Journalists-Fell-Prey-COVID-19-April-Govt-Has-no-Data
136) Birendra Shahi, former General Manager at Navbharat and Nayi Duniya
Read more about Birendra Shahi:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/birendra-shahi-aakash-nikita/
135) Ganesh Tiwari, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh. Former journalist, Nava Bharat
Read more about Ganesh Tiwari:
134) G.S. Yadav, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Senior correspondent, Digi News Indore
133) Prakash Gangaram Desai, 68, Sangli, Maharashtra. Former journalist at Kesari and Pudhari newspapers
132) Abdul Rauf Khan, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Freelance journalist.
131) Salil Jain, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Freelance journalist.
130) K.K. Sharma (Guddu), Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist and former secretary, Indore Press Club
129) Syed Shabaz, Kodangal, Vikarabad district, Telangana. Reporter, TTV.
Read more about Syed Shabaz:
128) Ramzan Ali, Karimnagar, Telangana. Senior sub-editor, Eenadu.
127) Madiraju Giri, Shadnagar, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Reporter, ABN Andhra Jyothi.
126) Sanjay Srivastava, New Delhi. Former staff, Press Information Bureau.
http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=415220
125) Bijan Sarkar, New Delhi. Former journalist, UNI and professor, IIMC.
Read more about Bijan Sarkar:
https://newsabode.com/veteran-journalist-pp-pandey-bijan-sarkar-of-uni-pass-away-due-to-covid/
124) Ramjan Ali, Kareemnagar, Andhra Pradesh. Sub-editor, Eenadu.
123) Ram Prakash Gupta, Bihar.
122) Nootan Saxena, 42, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
121) Rohitash Gupta, 36, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
120) Prashant Saxena, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
119) Shivanandan Sahu, 38, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. Correspondent, Punjab Kesari Digital.
118) Brijendra Patel, 50, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Hindustan.
Read more about Brijendra Patel:
https://www.vijayupadhyay.com/2021/04/17/senior-agra-journalist-brijendra-patel-succumbs-to-covid/
117) Durga Prasad Shukla, Bakshi Ka Talab, Uttar Pradesh. Correspondent, Amar Ujala.
116) Rajesh Mishra, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist, Agniban newspaper.
Read more about Rajesh Mishra: https://www.agniban.com/missed-for-3-decades-rajesh-mishra-partner-of-agnaban-is-no-more/
115) Narendra Kaushal, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Additional Director General, Indian Information Service and former staff of All India Radio and Doordarshan.
Read more about Narendra Kaushal:
http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=414559
114) Manikant Thakur, New Delhi. Chief Media Officer, Health & Family Welfare Ministry and former Deputy Director, DD News.
Read more about Manikant Thakur: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=415058
113) Radhakrishna Muralidhar, 63, New Delhi. Manager and Sheet-Anchor, The Wire.
Read more about Radhakrishna Muralidhar:
112) Kakoli Bhattacharya, 51, New Delhi. Journalist and News Assistant, The Guardian.
Read more about Kakoli Bhattacharya:
111) Aiyushman Dutta, Hajo, Assam. Features Editor, The Sentinel and founder, Guwahati International Music Festival, Northeast Writers' Forum.
Read more about Aiyushman Dutta:
https://assamtribune.com/assam/cm-sonowal-condoles-premature-demise-of-youth-journalist-1090613
110) Yogesh Sharma, 64, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founder and Editor, Chaupal, and former Chief Reporter, The Indian Express.
109) Amjad Badshah, 45, Jharsuguda, Odisha, media educator, contributor to Janta Ka Reporter and consulting editor of NFTV media and The Sociocrat.
Read more about Amjad:
https://odishabytes.com/journalist-amjad-badshah-dies-of-covid-19-in-odishas-jharsuguda/
108) Jairam Sawant, Maharashtra, Assistant Editor, Dainik Sagar
07) Sukhnandan Gavai, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra
106) Jodu Chutia, Assam
105) Naresh Behera, Odisha
104) Karunakar Sahoo, Hinjilikatu, Ganjam, Odisha. Journalist, The Sambad Kalika newspaper.
103) Manoj Kumar Sahu, Chikiti, Ganjam, Odisha. Journalist, Nitidin.
102) Gobind Behera, 25, Kukudakhandi, Ganjam, Odisha. Journalist, Web TV 'News6' Odisha
101) Shailesh Raval, 60, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Photojournalist, India Today.
Read more about Shailesh Raval:
100) Tanmoy Chakraborty, 39, Agartala, Tripura, correspondent, Northeast Now
Read more about Tanmoy Chakraborty:
99) Sadanand Shinde, 64, Mumbai, Maharashtra
“Senior journalist Sadanand Shinde passed away of Covid-19 infection on Sunday evening. Known to call a spade and spade, he always waxed eloquent and with a great sense of humour put across his point. He was associated with Navakal. We stand behind the bereaved family. RIP”.- Mumbai Press Club
Read more about Sadanand Shinde:
https://www.mymahanagar.com/mumbai/senior-journalist-sadanand-shinde-dies-due-to-corona/284288/
98) Vivek Bendre, 59, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Photojournalist, The Hindu
Read more about Vivek Bendre: Vivek Bendre, The Hindu's photographer, passes away - The Hindu
97) Chandan Jaiswal, New Delhi, Content Head Digital Business, Navodaya Times
96) Bharath, 32, Puducherry, Video journalist, Polimer TV
95) Ashish Yechury, 34, New Delhi, Assistant Editor, Newslaundry
Read more about Ashish Yechury:
https://www.newslaundry.com/2021/04/22/goodbye-my-friend
94) Chanchal Pal Chauhan, Features Editor, ET Auto
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/a-tribute-to-chanchal-pal-chauhan/82196039
93) Kosuri Amarnath, 69, Hyderabad, Telangana. Editor, Scribes News.
Read more about Kosuri Amarnath:
92) Chinta Nagaraju, 40, Siddipet District, Telangana. Reporter, Eenadu newspaper.
91) P. Ramesh, 54, Karimnagar, Telangana. Editor, Praja Lakshyam newspaper.
90) Bura Ramesh, Vemulawada, Sircilla District, Telangana
89) Jayaprakash, Karimnagar, Telangana
88) BS Ramachandra Rao, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Former journalist, Sakshi
87) Sainath, Nirmal District, Telangana, Reporter, 99TV
86) D. Ashok, Nizamabad District, Telangana, Reporter, Andhra Bhoomi newspaper
85) Prabhakara Reddy, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Sakshi newspaper.
84) Surya Prakash, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
83) P. Tataiah, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
82) Srinivas, Yacharam, Telangana, Reporter, Andhra Jyothi newspaper.
81) Kalpana, Hyderabad, Telangana. CEO, Bathukamma TV.
80) Chandrashekar Naidu, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, NTV.
79) Tavishi Srivastava, 73, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Political Editor, The Pioneer
Read more about Tavishi Srivastava:
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/page1/pioneer---s-veteran-journalist-tavishi-dies-of-covid-19.html
78) Mohammed Waseem, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
https://www.navjivanindia.com/india/corona-in-uttar-pradesh-13-journalists-dead-so-far
77) Pawan Mishra, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
76) Himanshu Joshi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Former bureau chief of UNI.
75) Sacchidanand Gupta 'Sacche', Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist with Jadeed Amal newspaper
Last paragraph-- https://www.thenewsagency.in/uttar-pradesh/another-body-blow-to-lucknow-media-veteran-scribe-tavishi-srivastava-dies-of-covid
74) Jamal Ahmad, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh/ New Delhi, former journalist, PTI
Last paragraph-- https://newsabode.com/veteran-journalist-himanshu-joshi-of-uni-passes-away-he-had-tested-positive-for-coronavirus/
73) Baboolal Goverdhan Joshi, 67, Bhopal, Sports journalist
72) Vinay Srivastava, 65, Lucknow, freelance journalist
Read more about Vinay Srivastava:
https://en.gaonconnection.com/uttar-pradesh-covid19-oxygen-supply-shortage-coronavirus-deaths/
71) Ankit Shukla, 35, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Journalist, Dainik Jagran
Read more about Ankit Shukla:
https://www.samachar4media.com/media-forum-news/journalist-ankit-shukla-is-no-more-55354.html
70) Jatish Khamari, 46, Balangir, Odisha. Journalist, Sambad newspaper
69) Pradeep Arya, 58, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, journalist and cartoonist
68) Kapil Datta, 65, New Delhi, Hindustan Times
Read more about Kapil Datta:
67) Fatima Zakaria, 85, former Editor of Sunday Times and educationist
Read more about Fatima Zakaria:
66) Sabaji Mohan Palkar, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Video journalist, ANI.
Read more about Sabaji Mohan Palkar:
https://hindi.newslaundry.com/2021/04/05/anis-video-journalist-sabaji-mohan-palkar-dies-from-corona
65) Pramod Srivastava, 48, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
64) Kailassinh Pardeshi, 55, Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Journalist, Saamana newspaper.
63) Kamal Dixit, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, journalist and professor
Read more about Kamal Dixit:
62) Sanjay Bohra, 50, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Read more about Sanjay Bohra:
61) Aarti Shejwalkar, 31, Entertainment journalist, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Read more about Aarti Shejwalkar:
60) Vikas Sharma, 35, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Republic Bharat channel
Read more about Vikas Sharma:
59) Nandkumar Sonar, 50, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, Former Editor of Sarvamat newspaper
58) Mani Kumar Rai, 53, Siliguri, West Bengal, journalist with Nepali newspaper Himalaya Darpan
57) D. Vijayamohan, 65, New Delhi, Senior Coordinating Editor, Malayala Manorama
Read more about Vijayamohan:
https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-journalist-kerala-d-vijayamohan-passes-away-65-139657
56) Manglesh Dabral, 72, New Delhi, journalist and poet
Read more about Manglesh Dabral:
https://thewire.in/the-arts/manglesh-dabral-poet-tribute
55) Rajiv Katara, 60, New Delhi, journalist, Editor, Kadambini
Read more about Rajiv Katara:
https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/rajiv-katara-editor-of-kadambini-magazine-dies-from-coronavirus
54) Pankaj Shukla, 50, Noida, UP, Editor-in-chief, Rajsatta Express (YouTube channel)
Read more about Pankaj Shukla:
53) Rakesh Taneja, 51, Faridabad, Haryana, former Digital Head, Zee News
Read more about Rakesh Taneja:
52) Prabir Kumar Pradhan, 35, video journalist, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, News18
Read more about Prabir Kumar Pradhan:
https://www.eastmojo.com/news/2020/11/05/odisha-journalist-succumbs-to-covid-19/
51) Dhaneswar Rabha, 38, Tangla, Assam
Read more about Dhaneswar Rabha:
50) Ashim Dutta, 65, Silchar, Assam. Journalist, Dainik Prantojyoti.
49) Jitendra Debbarma, 46, video journalist, Agartala, Tripura
Read more about Jitendra Debbarma:
48) Krishna Mohan Sharma, 63, Patna, Bihar, photojournalist, The Times of India
Read more about Krishna Mohan Sharma:
47) Kishore Bhimani, 80, Kolkata, West Bengal, cricket journalist
Read more about Kishore Bhimani:
46) Pavan Hettur, 35, Mysuru, Karnataka. Journalist, Prajavani newspaper
45) Manoj Binwal, 55, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Journalist, Prajatantra newspaper.
Read more about Manoj Binwal:
https://www.bhadas4media.com/manoj-binwal-death/
44) Ami Adhar Nidar, 50, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Dainik Jagran
43) Anil Srivastava, 68, Basti, Jammu, UNI and editor, Vichar Parakh and Prakash Times
42) Harish Choubey, 60, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Special Correspondent, Dainik Bhaskar.
Read more about Harish Choubey:
41) Ashwani Kapoor, 70, Ludhiana, Punjab, Senior Correspondent, Punjab Kesari
40) Golap Saikia, 52, Guwahati, Assam, news presenter, All India Radio
39) Florent C Pereira, 67, Chennai, former media person and actor
Read more about Florent Pereira:
38) Srinivasa Rao, Jaggaiahpet, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, Prajashakti newspaper
37) Rahul Dolare, 49, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Journalist, Dainik Saamna newspaper.
36) Solman Sahu, Balasore, Odisha, photojournalist, EPA
35) Narayanam Seshacharyulu, 56, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Journalist, Eenadu newspaper.
34) Pandurang Raikar, 42, Pune, Maharashtra. Reporter, TV9 news channel.
Read more about Pandurang Raiker here: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-journalist-death-covid-19-hospital-payment-delay-6579975/
33) Ashok Churi, 71, Palghar, Maharashtra, Owner and Editor, Palghar Times and social activist
32) Rantu Das, 54, Guwahati, Assam, printer and publisher, Asomiya Khobor
31) Jai Deep, Patiala, Punjab, photojournalist
30) Madhusudan Reddy, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Reporter, NTV.
29)Partha Saradhi, 45, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, video journalist
28) Ramanathan, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, television reporter
27) Simanchal Panda, Odisha
26) Priyadarshi Patnaik, 46, Hinjilicut, Ganjam district, Odisha, correspondent, Samaja newspaper
Read more about Priyadarshi Patnaik:
https://odishatv.in/odisha-news/journalist-of-odia-daily-dies-of-covid19-461671
25) E. Velmurugan, 41, Chennai, videographer
Read more about Velmurugan:
24) Manoj, 33, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, television journalist, TV5 news channel
Read more about Manoj:
https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/hyderabad-tv5-journalist-manoj-dies-due-covid-19-126068
23) Pankaj Kulashrestha, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
22) Ronny Roy, Kolkata, West Bengal, photojournalist
21) Somashekhar Yadavatti, 49, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Chief Reporter, Samayukta Karnataka newspaper
Read more about Somashekhar Yadavatti:
20) Gowripura Chandru, 54, Bengaluru, Karntaka, Chief Deputy Editor, Vijaya Karnataka newspaper
Read more about Gowripura Chandru:
19) Arun Kumar Verma, 68, Patna, Bihar. Journalist, Prasar Bharati.
18) Naresh Bajaj, 57, Abohar, Punjab, Sach Kahoon newspaper
17) Ravinder Kumar, 30, Himachal Pradesh, Dainik Jagran
16) Sanjiv Sinha, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
15) Rajiv Ketan, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, photojournalist
14) Shyam Sarma, Mumbai, Maharashtra, film journalist
13) Prakash Deshmukh, Mumbai, Maharashtra
12) Ashok Tupe, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
11) Sopan Bongane, Thane, Maharashtra
10) Motichand Bemutha, Usmanabad district, Maharashtra. Founder, Dainik Samay Saarthi and former Usmanabad district president, Marathi Patrakar Sangh.
9) Tarun Sisodia, 37, (died by suicide while on treatment for Covid), New Delhi, Principal Correspondent, Dainik Bhaskar
Read more about:
https://www.newslaundry.com/2020/07/11/what-led-to-journalist-tarun-sisodias-death-at-aiims-delhi
8) Neelanshu Shukla, 30, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, television journalist, India Today
Read more about Neelanshu Shukla:
https://www.newslaundry.com/2020/09/01/india-todays-lucknow-correspondent-aged-30-dies-of-covid
7) K. Ch. Ratnam, 75, Odisha, Eenadu newspaper
6) Davinder Pal Singh, Chandigarh, Punjab, PTC News Anchor
Read more about Davinder Pal Singh:
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/ptc-news-anchor-davinder-pal-singh-dies-of-covid-106614
5) Javed Jivani, 84, Mumbai, Maharashtra, former front-page editor, Arab News
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1694916/media
4) Haresh Munwani, 70, Mumbai, Maharashtra, former sports journalist
3) Yogesh Kumar, 53, New Delhi. Video journalist, DD News.
2) Roshan Dias, 46, Mumbai, Maharashtra, journalist, TV9
Read more about Roshan Dias:
https://citytoday.news/tv-journalist-roshan-dias-succumbs-to-covid-19/
- Pankaj Kulshrestha, 50, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Deputy News Editor, Dainik Jagran
Read more about Pankaj Kulshrestha:
https://www.newslaundry.com/2020/05/08/senior-dainik-jagran-journalist-dies-of-covid-19-in-agra
We also lost Indian journalists/ journalists of Indian-origin in other countries:
1) Brahm Kanchibotla, 66, New York, US, former contributor, UNI
Read more about Brahm Kanchibotla:
2) Gulshan Ewing, 92, London, United Kingdom, former Editor of Eve’s Weekly and Star and Style in Mumbai
Read more about Gulshan Ewing:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52451737
3) Santhosh Kumar, 55, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Assistant Editor, Gulf News and former journalist, Deccan Herald.
Read more about Santhosh Kumar: