Srinagar, Oct 15: Sahitya Akademi award winner and veteran journalist from Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Khayal died here on Sunday.
He was 85.
Khayal, who was given the national award for his book Gaashik Minaar’ in 1975, breathed his last at his residence here, a relative of his said. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. All his children are working abroad.
Khayal authored more than 30 books and started his career as a news reader in Radio Kashmir in 1950s.
Dir, JD Information condole demise
Director Information, Minga Sherpa has condoled the sad demise of senior journalist, poet, and essayist Ghulam Nabi Khayal who passed away on Sunday.
In his condolence message, Minga said that the Late Khayal Sahab was among the pioneers of journalism in Jammu and Kashmir who made significant contribution to the society. He added that Khayal Sahab was a prolific writer who revolutionized the literary field with his writings which reflected the different facets of the society.He also expressed his deep sympathies with the family of Khayal Sahab and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
Meanwhile, Joint Director Information Kashmir, Mohammad Aslam on Sunday condoled the sad demise of noted journalist, author & poet, Ghulam Nabi Khayal.
He also expressed heartfelt condolences with the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
