Former city council member T. Chidananda passes away due to heart attack
Vijayanagar: T. Chidananda, a former city council member from Hospet, passed away on Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 72 years old.
Chidananda, who has served five consecutive terms as a municipal councilor, was a prominent figure in social service for 25 years. He won three elections as a Congress candidate and two as an independent in the 32nd Ward Chapparadalli area of Hospet Taluk.
Early Sunday morning, while out for a walk, Chidananda experienced chest pain. Accompanied by an acquaintance, he went to a nearby public hospital, reporting the pain and seeking treatment. However, sources close to Chidananda revealed that he did not receive timely medical treatment, leading to his passing.
The on-duty doctor stated that Chidananda suffered a severe heart attack, which led to his death despite the treatment efforts.
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Over 8 shops damaged after fire breaks out in Shivamogga cloth market
Shivamogga: A fire broke out in the city's Gandhi Bazaar cloth market late Monday night, causing significant damage to more than eight shops.
The fire, which started behind the Basaveshwara temple in Gandhi Bazaar, resulted in destruction of the goods within the affected shops.
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Following the incident, electricity supply to the clothing market was temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure.
Corporation Commissioner Dr. Kavitha Yogappanavar, along with other officials visited the scene of the fire to conduct an inspection.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently under investigation.
