Journalist Nihal Singh dies in Delhi at 88
He had worked with The Statesman, The Indian Express and Khaleej Times.
Veteran journalist Nihal Singh died in Delhi on Monday. He was suffering from kidney related illness. Singh was 88.
Journalist Suhasini Haider tweeted that his last rites will be held in Delhi on Tuesday.
Singh’s career included stints as the editor of The Statesman, The Indian Express and Khaleej Times. He authored several books and used to write columns in several newspapers, IANS reported.
In 2016, Singh won the Press Council of India’s Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award for outstanding contribution to journalism, PTI reported.
Veteran journalist S.Nihal Singh passes away at the age of 89. He also wrote for Asian News International (ANI) in the past. pic.twitter.com/CCSB720qar
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2018
Condolences poured in from his colleagues in the field and other dignitaries.
‘The Ink shall never dry’
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) April 16, 2018
My deepest condolences on the passing away of veteran journalist & editor,Shri S Nihal Singh
In a career spanning several decades,his impeccable integrity & journalistic ethics is a benchmark in today’s times. My prayers are with his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/UtlXR4qVO2
RIP S. Nihal Singh, one of a great succession of editors I had the privilege of working under at The Indian Express in my 1st innings 1977-83. Big-hearted gentleman who never resented but celebrated the post-‘91 media revolution and the generational shift it brought
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) April 16, 2018
My remembrance of veteran editor S Nihal Singh, who passed away today. https://t.co/jBvaUWUw8r
— K. C. Singh (@ambkcsingh) April 16, 2018
RIP: S. Nihal Singh. My editor when I worked as a junior reporter in the seventies. https://t.co/jyF1iW1m9Q
— Tavleen Singh (@tavleen_singh) April 16, 2018
S. Nihal Singh, one of India's most senior journalists passes away after an illness. He leaves behind so many journalists that he encouraged and mentored...Funeral in Delhi tomorrow at noon, Lodi Road. pic.twitter.com/Tg8fCrFokR
— Suhasini Haidar (@suhasinih) April 16, 2018