Bengaluru: Renowned Kannada poet, Padma Shri Dr. KS Nisar Ahmad's wife Shahnawaz Begum (77), passed away at a private hospital at Banashankari in Bengaluru on Saturday morning.

After being ill for a while, Begum was admitted to the hospital repeatedly. She was admitted to Yoganand Multi-Specialty Hospital in Banashankari, 15 days ago. A teacher by profession Begum was retired from the service 16 years ago.

According to family members, Begum's funeral will be held at 2 pm on Sunday at Khuddus Saheb Eidgah

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Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a visit to the state on the 28th and 29th of April, announced BJP Election Management Committee State Coordinator and State General Secretary V. Sunil Kumar.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will engage with the public through a series of campaign meetings at various locations. On the 28th, Modi will begin with a public address at 10 am in Belagavi, followed by rallies at 12 noon in Sirsi, 2 pm in Davangere, and 4 pm in Bellary.

Continuing his engagement, Modi is slated to convene a meeting in Bagalkot on the 29th of April at 11 am.