Parvathamma, wife of late Kannada actor Rajkumar, dies

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May 31, 2017

Bengaluru, May 31: Parvathamma Rajkumar, Kannada film producer and wife of late thespian Rajkumar, passed away at the age of 77. She breathed her last at 4.40 am on Wednesday at M S Ramaiah Memorial Hospital where she was treated for multiple organ complication.

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Parvathamma's second son Raghavendra Rajkumar said all her three sons including Shivarjkumar and Punit Rajkumar were at her bedside when she breathed her last.

The hospital release said Parvathamma was a known case of breast cancer that had spread to liver and lungs. Her kidney functions had also compromised.

"Parvathamma had a cardiac arrest at 4.30 am. Despite all active measures, she failed to respond and she was declared dead at 4.40 am," said Dr Naresh Shetty, president of M S Ramaiah Memorial Hospital.

Raghavendra Rajkumar said his Parvathamma's eyes were donated as per his late father's wish. Rajkumar, who passed away in 2006, too had donated his eye. Doctors from Narayana Netralaya took away Pravathamma's eyes.

Parvathamma's family said her body will be placed at the Poorna Pragna Grounds near her residence in Sadashiva Nagar for people to pay their last respects. Her body will be buried at Kanteerava Studios at 6.30 pm near Rajkumar's grave.

Seen as a driving force behind the super star Rajkumar, Parvathamma was credited to have produced over 80 super hit films. Apart from shaping up acting careers of her three sons Shivaraj, Raghvendra and Puneet __ she will be remembered for introducing many heroines including Prema, Ramya, Malasree, Rakshita, Sudharani , Asaha Rani and others.

She was born in Nanjangud of Mysore district in Karnataka on 6 December 1939 to Appaji Gowda and Lakshmamma. She was the second child among four sons and four daughters. Parvathamma married Rajkumar at the age of 13 on 25 June 1953.

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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March 27,2025

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The Karnataka government has announced that Nandini milk will become ₹4 costlier per litre starting April 1, 2025. This is the second price hike this year.

The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna and Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh said the increase is meant to support dairy farmers by covering the rising costs of producing and processing milk.

Officials also said that:

>> The extra money from the price hike will go directly to the milk producers.

>> The earlier ₹2 price hike (announced on June 26, 2024) will be withdrawn.

>> The new price hike of ₹4 will apply to both 500 ml and 1-litre packets.

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