Deven Dutta, a notable educationist and former Vice Principal of Cotton University, died at the age of 81...
Digital Desk: Deven Dutta, an eminent educationist and former Vice Principal of Cotton University, passed away on Friday at the age of 81 while receiving treatment at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
Deven Dutta an active public servant, who died last night at GMCH about 12.10 a.m. According to preliminary reports, he was diagnosed with heart, kidney, and lung issues.
He was admitted to GMCH on August 11 and was being treated there.
The noted educationist, and a very well-known face, Deven Dutta was born on April 5, 1944, in Nazira, Sivasagar, and was living in Guwahati's Sundarpur area. He received his post-graduate degree in English in 1965 and began his career as a professor of English at Cotton College.
Deven Dutta was Married to Arundhati Dutt but Professor Dutt's wife also passed away some time ago.
Deven Dutta received a promotion and represented Cotton College's Vice Principal position in 2001. He retired in 2002 to follow his dreams of becoming a consumer rights activist.
According to sources, the famed educationist's final rituals will be performed at Nabagraha crematorium.
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