Udupi: Padma Shri Bannanje Govindacharya passes away aged 84

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December 13, 2020

Udupi, Dec 13: Bannanje Govindacharya, renowned Sanskrit scholar, passed away following a brief illness today at his residence at Ambalpadi in Udupi. He was 84.

He was conferred with the Padma Shri award in 2009.

Bannanje Govindacharya was well versed in Veda Bhashya, Upanishad Bhashya, Mahabharata, Puranas and Ramayana.

He has written Bhashyas or commentaries on Veda Suktas, Upanishads, ShataRudriya, BrahmaSutra Bhashya, Gita Bhashya and was an excellent orator.

He has been part of religious and spiritual activities in and around the district and in the state.

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Leopard attack on farmer sparks panic on Mangaluru outskirts

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November 3,2024

Mangaluru, Nov 3: A quiet morning turned perilous for a farmer in Elathur, near Kinnigoli on the outskirts of the city, as a leopard attacked him while he was cutting grass.

Ligori, a resident of Kalkare, was startled by the sudden assault and suffered injuries to his face but managed to escape and reach safety. He was promptly taken to the hospital for medical care.

Residents in Elathur have been on edge for over a week following reports of leopard sightings in the area. Today’s incident has heightened concerns among the local farming community, who now fear for their safety.

With a significant population of farmers in the region, villagers are demanding immediate action from the forest department to capture the leopard and ensure their safety.

The community awaits a response, hoping for swift intervention to prevent further attacks.

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