Shiroor Swamiji’s demise: film fraternity, leaders extend condolences
Udupi, July 19: Film fraternity, leaders, and other notable persons have extended condolences over the death of Shiroor Mutt seer Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji.
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Shiroor shree. All his followers have suffered a huge loss in the seer’s demise,” the former Prime Minister HD Devegowda condoled.
“The Swamiji was a mentor to lead the society in a better way,” "he said.
Jayamala: MLC Jayamala has expressed deep condolence over the death of the Shiroor seer.
“Shiroor Swamiji, who was keenly interested in literature and music, accepted the monasticism at the very young age and took the responsibility of leading the society in a better way. His untimely death is an unbearable loss for the whole society. I pray God for giving enough strength to the society and followers to bear this loss,” she said.
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Gill leads Gujarat Titans to 5-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders
Ahmedabad (PTI): Shubman Gill led from the front with a classy 86 as Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.
Earlier, KKR all-rounder Cameron Green produced a fighting 79 off 55 balls to lift his side to 180 all out. In reply, Gill anchored the chase with a composed 86 off 50 deliveries as GT crossed the line in 19.4 overs.
The win marked GT's third successive victory after opening with two losses, while KKR's search for their first win of the season continues.
Brief scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 180 all out in 20 overs (Cameron Green 79; Kagiso Rabada 3/29, Mohammed Siraj 2/23).
Gujarat Titans: 181 for 5 in 19.4 overs (Shubman Gill 86; Varun Chakravarthy 2/34).
