New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of veteran journalist and Matri Shree Media convenor Dinesh Sharma, saying his passing is an irreparable loss to journalism and society.

In a message the Prime Minister said his teachings and life values will always remain alive. ''Although Dinesh Sharma is no longer with us in person, his teachings and life values will always remain....His passing is an irreparable loss to journalism and society," the Prime Minister said while lauding Dinesh Sharma's commitment to truth, social service, and democratic values and recalled his courage during the Emergency.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also mourned his demise. "Shri Dinesh Sharma Ji was a distinguished senior journali...