Assam: Noted educationist Deven Dutta passes away at 81

Guwahati, Aug 18: Noted educationist and former Vice Principal of Cotton University, Deven Dutta passed away while undergoing treatment at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, at the age of 81.

According to reports Dutta was suffering from heart, kidney and lung-related ailments for which he was admitted to GMCH on August 11.

The prominent educationist took his last breath at around 12.10 am midnight.

As per sources, the last rites of the educationist will take place at Nabagraha crematorium.