Noted Kannada writer Yashwant Chittal dies at 86

March 23, 2014

Mumbai, Mar 23: Yashwant Chittal, one of Kannada 's foremost writers, passed away in a hospital in Mumbai at 11.15 p.m. on Saturday. The 86-year-old writer was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after he suffered a paralytic stroke.

Mr Chittal was a recipient of many awards, including the Pampa Prashasti and Central Sahitya Akademi award, as well as an honour from the Library of Congress in Washington DC, U S His contribution to Kannada literature is monumental. Some of his works include Shikhari, Kendra Vruttanta , and Mooru Daarigalu . His most recent works were a collection of short stories Koli Kooguva Munna and a collection of essays Antahkarana .

Mr Chittal is survived by his wife, two sons, and thousands of admirers.

The last rites will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Sunday.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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