Former MLC, senior journalist P. Ramaiah passes away
Bengaluru: Senior journalist and former Member of the Legislative Council P. Ramaiah (93) passed away in Bengaluru on Tuesday night.
Ramaiah was undergoing treatment at Mallige Hospital due to health issues and died around 9 pm following multiple organ failure, his son Dr. Balaji said.
Born on September 12, 1933, Ramaiah had a long and distinguished career in journalism. He worked with ‘The Hindu’ newspaper for nearly five decades, serving in various positions. Apart from journalism, he also served as a Member of the Legislative Council.
A recipient of several prestigious honours, Ramaiah was awarded the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, the Madhyama Academy Award, and the Kempegowda Award. He was also associated with the Patrika Academy and served on various journalist welfare committees.
He chaired a committee constituted to study the problems faced by small newspapers and played an important role in addressing their issues.
Ramaiah is survived by two sons, a daughter, nieces and grandchildren.
Dr. Balaji said the mortal remains will be kept at the family residence near Sadashivanagar Club from 9 am on Wednesday for public viewing.
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In biggest haul, drugs worth Rs 51 cr seized in Meghalaya, 2 held
Shillong (PTI): The Meghalaya Police seized drugs worth over Rs 51 crore, the biggest haul of narcotics in the state so far, in East Jaintia Hills district and arrested two Mizoram-based persons in this connection, a senior officer said on Saturday.
The seizure was made during a coordinated naka-checking conducted by the police and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) personnel in the Ratacherra area on Friday, he said.
During the operation, a vehicle with three persons, including the driver, on board was intercepted and searched in accordance with due legal procedures.
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Upon checking, 19 plastic soap cases, containing suspected heroin weighing 203.7 grams, were recovered from the possession of one of the three persons, the officer said.
The search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a blue-coloured trolley bag belonging to another occupant of the vehicle.
Suspected crystal meth (methamphetamine) tablets weighing 10.145 kilograms were found in the bag, the police officer said.
'Meth' tablets are banned in India.
Two of the three occupants of the vehicle were arrested, and a preliminary investigation suggested that they are part of an interstate and cross-border drug trafficking syndicate, the officer said.
"The total value of the seized contraband is estimated to be around Rs 51.13 crore", ANTF chief Vikash Kumar told PTI.
The arrested persons hail from Mizoram, he said.
A case has been registered at the ANTF police station, and an investigation is underway to establish the forward and backward linkages related to the seizure, the officer added.
