Chikkamagaluru: National General Secretary of the BJP CT Ravi was admitted to a private hospital here after he developed severe stomach ache.

The BJP leader was attending a party meeting at the BJP office in Chikkamagaluru on Saturday evening, when he suddenly complained of pain in the stomach.

Ravi was immediately admitted to a private hospital in town, where he is still undergoing treatment.

The doctors have diagnosed the abdominal ache to be a result of kidney stone.

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Kolkata (PTI): Eminent Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhay, popularly known as ‘Shankar’, died at a hospital here on Friday afternoon, family members said.

Mukhopadhay, 93, was unwell for some time, they said.

He is survived by two daughters.

Mukhopadhay, whose novels like ‘Chowringee’ captured the complexities of urban life and society, was widely regarded as one of the most popular authors in Bengali literature.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled his death, describing him as a towering literary figure, whose writings will continue to inspire generations.