SL Bhyrappa receives Padma Shri award at his residence

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June 18, 2016

Mysuru, Jun 18: Kannada Novelist S L Bhyrappa received the fourth highest civilian Padma Shri award at his residence here on Friday. The Centre had conferred the award on the writer for his contribution to literature and education.

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Additional chief secretary Subhash Chandra visited the residence of Bhyrappa around 4.30pm and presented the award in the presence of his friends and family members, including his wife Saraswathi. Chandra presented a Mysore Peta and a shawl to Bhyrappa before presenting the award containing medal and certificate.

Bhyrappa said he is happy that his literary works and the writing style were being recognized by people.

"I believe that the literary works should live even after the death of a writer. I believe awards are worldly. The real award a writer gets is only when the literature he had penned is discussed and shared by people for centuries. For achieving this, the content should be strong,” he said.

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“I am not against awards, but I don't bother about them. My efforts and concern will always be in writing good literature. The works of Kumaravyasa and Pampa are read by people today even after centuries," he added.

The 85-year-old said there are lots of ideas in his mind, but they are not concrete yet. "I love to travel regularly to explore new places and to get new thoughts for the literature. Staying in one place will make mind lethargic. It will be like a frog in the well," he said.

About the developments works taken by government atop Chamundi Hill, Bhyrappa said he doesn't understand why the government is adamant on a project that is opposed by people.

Tahasildhar Naveen Joseph, SP Abhinav Khare, DCP HT Shekar, Kannada and Culture assistant director Nirmala Matapathi were among those present.

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December 10,2024

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Bengaluru: Karnataka has declared a holiday for state government offices, schools and colleges on Wednesday, December 11, in the wake of a state funeral for former chief minister S M Krishna, who passed away in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

The last rites of Krishna, 92, will be held at his native village of Somanahalli in Mandya's Maddur taluk.

A government order stated that the holiday would apply to private aided educational institutions too.

Besides, the government has declared three days of mourning (December 10-12), during which no public entertainment programmes would take place, while the national flag would fly at half-mast.

S M Krishna passed away at his residence on December 10, 2024. The 92-year-old veteran politician was ailing for quite some time, a family source said.

A charismatic leader with a modern outlook, he not only laid a strong foundation for the growth of IT and BT industries in Karnataka but also managed to get them onboard with the government to build “Brand Bengaluru” at the international level.

He held several prominent positions throughout his career as External Affairs Minister, Maharashtra Governor, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Minister in the Karnataka government.

Although known for his tech savviness, flamboyancy, style and the Western outlook, the Congressman-turned-BJP senior leader was a hardcore Bengalorean who loved the city’s trees and flowers. SMK also had a love for tennis. Even when he was Chief Minister, he would visit the tennis court to play the game two to three times a week. 

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December 10,2024

Mangaluru: In a chilling reminder of the dangers lurking online, a man from Mangaluru fell victim to a sophisticated investment scam, losing a staggering ₹16.9 lakh. The fraudsters, posing as investment advisors, lured the victim via a WhatsApp group with promises of lucrative returns in the share market.

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December 6,2024

Mangaluru: The priest of the Ganapathi Shrine at Kadri Sri Manjunatha Kshethra in Mangaluru has been suspended following the registration of a POCSO case against him.

The temple administration committee suspended the priest, who is accused of sexually harassing a minor girl in 2021. A case was recently filed against him at the city's women police station.

In light of this development, he has been suspended, as confirmed by the temple’s CEO.

According to sources, people known to the survivor sent a complaint copy to the temple authorities, following which the action was taken.

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