Jammu/Srinagar ,July 05 (Scoop News)-Expressing deep grief over the sad demise of the noted journalist S. D. Rohmetra, Chief Editor of Daily Excelsior Jammu, the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has said that the society has lost its friend and a noble soul while his passing away has created void in journalist fraternity which is very difficult to be filled up.
Describing Rohmetra as an iconic and reputed journalist, Omar Abdullah said that his contribution in this field has been laudable. "People will miss him as their friend and as a writer and editor of quality", he said paying tributes to the late Editor.
The Chief Minister in his condolence message issued here this morning conveyed his heartfelt grief to the bereaved family showing solidarity with its members at the movement of crisis. He also conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
The Chief Minister in the afternoon attended the funeral of late Rohmetra at Jammu and personally conveyed his condolences to the members of the bereaved family.
N. N. Vohra, Governor, has condoled the sad demise of Mr. S. D. Rohmetra, Editor-in-Chief, Daily Excelsior, Jammu, who passed away this morning.
In a condolence message, the Governor said that he was saddened to learn about the demise of Mr. Rohmetra, who had contributed significantly to the development of English journalism in the State.
The Governor conveyed his sympathies to members of the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
On behalf of the Governor, a wreath was laid by Mr. Pradeep Gupta, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, on the body of Mr. Rohmetra, at the Shastri Nagar Cremation Ground, Jammu.
The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah has condoled the sad demise of noted journalist and Editor in Chief of Daily Excelsior, S. D. Rohmetra and has expressed solidarity with the bereaved family.
In his condolence message, Dr. Abdullah has said that the void created by the demise of Rohmetra in Journalistic fraternity is difficult to be filled up. He has prayed for the peace to the departed soul and conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family.
The Chairman, J&K Legislative Council, Amrit Malhotra and the Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mohammad Akbar Lone have condoled the demise of the veteran Journalist and Editor–in-Chief, Daily Excelsior, S.D Rohmetra, who passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi after a brief illness.
Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of eminent journalist and Editor-in- Chief of Daily Excelsior S.D. Rohmetra.
In a message of grief, Tara Chand expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul. He said with the demise of Rohmetra the State has lost one of the finest journalists and the void created is difficult to be filled.
The Deputy Chief Minister specially flew from Srinagar and attended the funeral of Rohmetra. He personally conveyed condolences to the family members.
The Council of Ministers including Peerzada Mohammad Syeed, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Main Altaf Ahmad, Taj Mohi -ud- Din, R. S Chib, S.S. Salathia, Gh. Hassan Mir, A. G. Malik, Aga Syed Ruhulla , Sham Lal Sharma, Ms. Sakina Itoo, Qamar Ali Akhoon, Nawang Rigzin Jora, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul, Ministers of State, Nasir Aslam Wani, Javid Ahmed Dar, Manohar Lal, Shabir Ahmed Khan and Ajaz Ahmad Khan have also expressed their deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of the veteran Journalist.They said by the demise of Late Rohmetra, the State has lost a bold and courageous journalist who fearlessly highlighted and projected the issues of vital public importance. Rohmetra never compromised with the ethics of journalism; they said adding that the demise of Rohmetra has created a deep void in the journalism fraternity which is difficult to be filled up.While expressing their sympathies with the bereaved family, they have prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather has expressed his grieved over the demise of veteran Journalist and Editor in Chief, Daily Excelsior, S. D Rohmetra who passed away at AIIMS New Delhi after breath illness. Immediately after hearing about demise of Rohmetra, Rather flew to Jammu to participate in his cremation.
Meanwhile, in his condolence message, Rather has described Late Rohmetra as a bold Journalist who without compromising on the principles of journalism highlighted the issues of public importance in his newspaper to seek redressal of their grievances.
He said Late Rohmetra was an Iconic journalist and a noble soul whose demise has created a void in the field of journalism which is very hard to fill.
While extending his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Raman Bhalla on Thursday expressed his grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the veteran Journalist and Editor in Chief of the English Newspaper, Daily Excelsior, S. D Rohmetra.
In his condolence message, the Minister said that he was an imminent great journalist, down to earth person and dedicated to his profession. He said that Late Journalist was very much bold to put forth the truth before the readers and throughout his life fought for the justice of the common man and never compromised on his principles.
Bhalla expressed his sympathies with the members of the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the deceased soul.
Political Advisor to the Chief Minister Devender Singh Rana has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Shri S.D Rohmetra, Editor-in-Chief Daily Excelsior, who passed away today.
Rana conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss.
President Democratic Party of Nationalist(DPN) and Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir has expressed grief and shock over the demise of Editor in Chief of Daily Excelsior, S.D Rohmetra who died today at AIIMS, New Delhi.
In his condolence message, DPN president said that his contribution towards development of journalism in the state will be remembered for long. He worked with dedication and honestly for highlighting the miseries and problems of common masses through his esteemed paper and never compromises on ethics of journalism. Mir hoped that his noble mission will continue with the same zeal and mission by his successors adding that it due to his commitment towards cause that his paper house as one of the leading news papers of the state.
Mr Mir has expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed eternal peace to the deported soul.
The officers and employees of Information Department have condoled the demise of Chief Editor Daily Excelsior Mr S. D. Rohmetra, who passed away here this morning.
In this regard condolence meetings were held at Directorate office Srinagar chaired by the Director Information, Mr Zaffar Ahmed, besides division office Srinagar chaired by Joint Director Mr Soujanya Sharma and division office Jammu.
The participants at the separate condolence meetings observed two minute silence and prayed for the peace to the departed soul and grant of strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
The Director General of Police (DGP), K. Rajendra Kumar has condoled the sad demise of S. D. Rohmetra, a veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief, Daily Excelsior Jammu, who passed away this morning in New Delhi.
In his condolence message to Kamal Rohmetra, Neeraj Rohmetra and other members of his family, Rajendra recalled his long association with Rohmetra and his contribution to the promotion of healthy journalism in the State. He said Rohmetra was a courageous journalist, who always reported facts fearlessly and the Daily Excelsior under his able guidance produced many young journalists, who became shinning stars of media world.
Rajendra said the contribution made by leading daily in the State during the turmoil period by way of supplementing and complimenting the efforts of the Government would be remembered by one and all for times to come. He said in his demise, I have lost my personal friend and well-wisher.
The DGP said that in this hour of grief, he and other ranks of Jammu and Kashmir Police stands with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.