Senior journalist V T George passes away

Kochi, July 30 (UNI) Deputy News Editor of The New Indian Express V T George (49), died at a private hospital after a brief illness here today.

He is survived by wife Santha and sons Nithin and Paul.

George began his career at Newstime, Hyderabad, as a Sub-Editor and later moved on to Gulf Daily News, Bahrain, as a sports journalist. In 2000, he joined the New Indian Express, Kozhikode, as Chief Sub-Editor and was promoted as Deputy News Editor in 2003.

A gold medallist from the Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram, George had a long illustrious career in journalism.

The funeral will take place at Pathirippadam Catholic Church cemetery near Chungathara in Malappuram District tomorrow.

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