Veteran journalist Narayan Bareth passes away
Jaipur (PTI): Veteran journalist Narayan Bareth passed away here after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment for pneumonia, a family member said on Saturday. He was 68.
His funeral will be held later in the day in Jaipur.
"Bareth had been hospitalised for several days due to pneumonia and suffered a cardiac arrest on Friday night, leading to his death," the family member said.
The veteran journalist had worked with the BBC and later served as the Rajasthan Information Commissioner. He is survived by his wife, daughter and son-in-law.
Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and other leaders expressed grief over his demise.
Gehlot said Bareth had carved a distinct identity through public-interest journalism while working with reputed organisations such as the BBC.
He said Bareth also left a lasting impression during his tenure as information commissioner and was known as an efficient administrator.
He prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
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Explosion heard over Dubai airport followed by cloud of smoke
Dubai: An explosion was heard over Dubai International Airport on Saturday, followed by a cloud of smoke in the air, according to a witness who spoke to AFP, as Iran continued attacks across the Gulf region.
The flight-tracking website Flightradar24 showed several aircraft circling above the airport in what appeared to be a holding pattern.
Meanwhile, the Dubai Media Office said in a post on X that there had been “a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception.”
In the same post, authorities also denied reports circulating online about a direct strike on the airport.
Further details about the incident were not immediately available.
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