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Arun Ranjan | |
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| Born | 24 September 1950 |
| Died | June 23, 2025 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Editor |
| Known for | Editor of Navbharat Times, Patna |
Arun Ranjan (24 September 1950 – 23 June 2025) was an Indian journalist and editor, known for his significant contributions to Hindi-language journalism. He served as the local editor of Navbharat Times in Patna and later worked in the newspaper’s Delhi bureau. Ranjan was widely respected for his unbiased reporting and editorial leadership.
Career
[edit]Ranjan began his journalism career in Bihar and was associated for much of his career with Navbharat Times. He served as the Local Editor of the newspaper’s Patna edition and played a key role in covering regional affairs with accuracy and depth.Worked for RAVIVAR.
Later, he moved to the Delhi bureau, contributing to national editorial coverage. Known for his command of language and thoughtful analysis, he mentored many young journalists over his career.
Death
[edit]Arun Ranjan died on 23 June 2025 in Delhi after a prolonged illness. His passing was widely mourned in media circles. Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, described him as “a master of language and a torchbearer of meaningful journalism.”
Legacy
[edit]Ranjan’s work is remembered for its commitment to truth, regional insight, and editorial excellence. He played a pivotal role in shaping Hindi journalism, particularly in Bihar.
Personal life
[edit]As of now, no public information is available about his immediate family.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]Category:Indian journalists Category:Hindi-language journalists Category:People from Bihar Category:2025 deaths Category:Year of birth missing