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Senior journalist Binay Kumar’s wife passes away, BWJU condoles

Patna, Oct 8 (UNI) Wife of senior journalist of United News of India (UNI) and Bihar-Jharkhand State Coordinator, Binay Kumar, Premlata, passed away this morning in Ranchi.
She had been undergoing treatment at a hospital for the past few days. She is survived by two daughters and a son.
Bihar Working Journalists union (BWJU) condoled the demise of Premlata. They also prayed to God to give strength to the bereaved family members to bear the tragedy.
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