Educationist, Nitte Education Trust founder Dr. N Vinay Hegde passes away at 86
Mangaluru: Renowned educationist of Dakshina Kannada and founder of the Nitte Education Trust, Dr. N Vinay Hegde, died on Thursday morning. He was 86.
The son of former Lok Sabha Speaker, late Justice KS Hegde, Dr. Hegde completed his graduation from St. Aloysius College in Mangaluru.
He played a major role in introducing revolutionary changes in education and health sectors in coastal Karnataka, by founding the ‘Nitte Education Trust’ in 1979, to fulfill his father’s dream. Currently, the Trust has more than 40 educational institutions related to medical, engineering, dental science, pharmaceutical science and management, among other fields, working in Mangaluru, Bengaluru and Nitte under it.
Dr. Hegde, an educationist, industrialist and philanthropist, was also the founder-chairman of the Lemina Group of Companies, including Lemina Suspension Private Limited, which is a leading manufacturer of automobile components. He was also active in several state committees, industrial unions and social as well as cultural organizations.
He was honoured with the Kannada Rajyotsava Award and an honorary doctorate for his social service.
Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader has expressed deep condolence at the death of Dr. Hegde.
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Congress MLC Abdul Jabbar suspended from primary membership of party
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President DK Shivakumar has passed an order suspending Member of the Legislative Council Abdul Jabbar from the primary membership of the party.
Shivakumar, who is also Deputy Chief Minister, has stated in his order that the MLC is to be suspended with immediate effect.
Jabbar is said to have been suspended for his alleged anti-party activities during the by-election to the Davanagere South Assembly constituency.
