PCS mourns demise of senior journalist Padam Chettri

GANGTOK,: The Press Club of Sikkim (PCS) has expressed profound grief over the passing of senior poet, journalist, and language activist PadamChettri, who breathed his last at his residence in Durgagadhi, Siliguri on Thursday.

He had been undergoing treatment after suffering from paralysis for the past six months.

Late PadamChettri was a respected figure in the field of journalism and Nepali literature, known for his deep commitment to language and literary expression.

Born on May 17, 1951, in Tura, Meghalaya, he went on to make significant contributions to Nepali journalism, particularly during his time in Siliguri in the 1990s, where he served as executive editor of the widely read Nepali daily SunchariSamachar.

He also rendered his services in Gangtok as the editor-in-chief of Nayuma Television and later as the chief editor of the Hindi newspaper NityaSamay, thereby contributing to both regional media and multilingual journalism.

An accomplished poet, Chettri authored several notable works including ‘TurakaNepaliharu’, ‘AdimSadak’, and ‘UjyalokoDamitAakanksha’. His writings, spanning poetry and prose, were published across various newspapers and literary platforms, earning him recognition among readers and the literary community.

“The Press Club of Sikkim acknowledges his invaluable contributions to journalism and literature and conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. His demise is a significant loss to the media fraternity and the Nepali literary world,” said PCS president BhimRawat in his condolence message.

According to family sources, the last rites will be performed on Friday.