Kannada scholar T.V. Venkatachala Shastry to receive Muddurama Award 2025
Bengaluru: Renowned Kannada scholar T.V. Venkatachala Shastry has been chosen for the Muddurama Award 2025 for his contribution to Chowpadi Sahitya, according to a report published by The Hindu.
The award, instituted by the Muddurama Foundation, carries a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a citation. It will be presented on September 2 at the Navajyothi Auditorium in J.S.S. Women’s College, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru.
Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami of Suttur Math will confer the award, while eminent Sanskrit scholar H.V. Nagaraja Rao will deliver the felicitation address. On the occasion, the commemorative volume Muddurama Manjari by the Muddurama Prathistana will also be released.
Noted literary figures M. Krishne Gowda and Hiremgaluru Kannan will take part in the programme. K.C. Shivappa, president of the Muddurama Foundation, will preside.
The Muddurama Award is presented annually to individuals for their outstanding contributions to Kannada literature and culture.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
