Renowned Odia poet and Padma Bhushan awardee Ramakanta Rath passed away at the age of 91 in Bhubaneswar, leaving a profound impact on Odia literature.
A former Chief Secretary of Odisha and ex-president of Sahitya Akademi, his iconic work 'Sri Radha' and other poems have enriched Indian literature, earning him national and international recognition.