Ranchi, Dec. 25 -- Senior journalist, educationist and former Pro Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University Ved Prakash Sharan passed away early Thursday morning at around 3 am at a private hospital in the Dipatoli area here.
He was 80.
Family sources said Sharan had been suffering from a kidney-related ailment since 2021 and was undergoing prolonged treatment. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law.
A respected figure in journalism and academics, Sharan served as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University.
He was also associated for decades with St Xavier's College Ranchi, where he headed the Department of Political Science and later retired from service. He also served as Director of the college's Journalism Department.
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