30-year old news reporter from Haveri District killed in road accident at Davangere
Davangere: In a tragic road accident, senior reporter of 'Prajavani' from Haveri District, M. C Manjunath, on Wednesday night, died on the spot after his two-wheeler collided with a tractor near Kodeknur near Davangere.
According to the reports, 30-year old Manjunath was on his way to a friend's house in Holalkere when the accident took place. The driver of the tractor managed to flee the scene along with his vehicle.
Local police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.
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Former MLC Kariyanna H. Sangati passes away in Bengaluru
Koppal: Former Legislative Council member Kariyanna H. Sangati (61) passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Monday morning due to multiple organ failure.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters, and a large number of relatives.
Sangati was a close associate of D. K. Shivakumar. He had contested the 2008 Assembly elections as an independent candidate from Koppal constituency and the 2018 elections from Gangavathi constituency on a JD(S) ticket.
He also served as President of the Koppal Zilla Panchayat and held positions such as President of Kalidasa Educational Institutions and Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mandal, besides serving in various roles in the district.
Minister for Backward Classes Welfare and Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi expressed grief over his demise.
“He was a distinguished member of the Legislative Council and a respected parliamentary figure. His death is painful. May God give his family and followers the strength to bear this grief,” he said in a condolence message.
