Renowned Odia litterateur and former IAS officer Dr. Jagannath Prasad Das passed away at the age of 90. Known for his historical novel 'Desha Kala Patra' and extensive research on Odisha's art and culture, he had resigned from the Indian Administrative Service to pursue literature. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep grief over his demise, calling it an irreparable loss to the literary world. His notable works include 'Puri Paintings' and several poetry collections starting from 1951. https://www.dharitri.com/dr-jagannath-prasad-das-left-his-ias-job-to-pursue-literature/ #creator program