Balasore: Prominent industrialist Himanshu Das passed away at Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital in Balasore on Sunday night. He was 77. He was a legendary social worker and respectable industrialist in Balasore as well as in Odisha. He was distinguished for his efforts to develop Balasore city and for the development of art, culture, literature and education. According to sources, Das was undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis for the past few days. He was admitted to the hospital’s ICU after he complained of a breathing problem on Sunday night. He, however, breathed his last at 11.40 pm. Das was the founder of Hari Plast, Hari Motors, Hari Marine Pvt Ltd, Odisha Rubber and Modern Public School in Balasore district. He also contributed to the foundation of Balasore Art and Craft College and Balasore Law College. Das played an important role in the establishment of Nocci Business Park in the district. THIS public sector bank may turned into a private, government considering suggestions Emami product prices hike by 4 pc; Company starts project Khoj Kotak Mahindra announces introduction of a Pandemic Benevolent Policy for its Employees