Woman dies of suicide in Belagavi, Husband on his way to hospital dies in road accident
Belagavi: An incident of a 36-year-old man dying in a road accident occurred in Aravalli village, Bylahongala taluk, barely a few hours after his 30-year-old wife allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison on Sunday.
The deceased Madhura Kareppa Madara (30) is learned to have been battling ill-health for a long time and had attempted to take her own life out of depression. She was rushed to the Bylahongala Public Hospital and later shifted to the Belagavi District Hospital as her health condition went critical, but did not survive despite the treatment.
Her husband, Kareppa Gangappa Madara (36), who was informed of Madhura’s death in hospital, was traveling to Belagavi, when a speeding bus hit him near the Aravalli Cross. He was grievously injured in the accident and succumbed to the injuries he sustained.
The family of Kareppa and Madhura and also the residents of Aravalli were shocked by the unexpected death of the couple.
The couple were reportedly married nine years ago and are survived by their three children.
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Bommai turns down honorary doctorate, calls for rethink on awards to politicians
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has declined to accept an honorary doctorate from Haveri University, saying it is not appropriate to confer such honours on politicians or those engaged in self-motivated social service.
He said the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours in public life.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Syndicate members of Haveri University for deciding to confer an honorary doctorate on me,” Bommai, MP from Haveri, said in a statement issued on Sunday night.
“However, I have informed the Vice-Chancellor that I will not accept the honour. As I am engaged in public service, I do not seek any awards. I believe the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours. Therefore, I humbly reiterate that I will not accept the honorary doctorate,” he said.
Bommai said honorary doctorates should be awarded to individuals who have rendered distinguished and significant service in a particular field over a long period.
“It is my personal view that it is not appropriate to confer honorary doctorates on politicians or those engaged in social service out of self-motivation. I request that this matter be reconsidered,” he added.
Recently, Karnataka Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar proposed the constitution of an expert panel to regulate the awarding of honorary doctorates.
In a letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of public universities in the state, the minister highlighted the lack of standards in conferring such honours.
