Kannada writer Kamala Hampana passes away at 89; CM, Minister Tangadagi offer condolence
Bengaluru: Veteran literary figure ‘Nadoja’ Kamala Hampana, aged 89, passed away at her residence in Rajajinagar on Saturday. She reportedly died in her sleep.
Kamala Hampana is survived by her husband, well-known writer Hampa Nagarajaiah. Arrangements have been made for a public viewing at her residence until the evening. In accordance with her wishes, her body will be donated to Ramaiah Medical College.
Kamala Hampana was a distinguished Kannada writer, scholar and professor. She was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award and the Nadoja Award.
Throughout her 60-year career, Kamala Hampana was involved with education, literature, speech and research. While she undertook study and research across all genres of Kannada literature, contributing significantly to each, she reached great heights through her works in contemporary Kannada literature.
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Her notable accolades include the chairmanship of the 71st All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held in Moodbidri in 2003, the Danachintamani Attimabbe Award conferred by the state government, and the Nadoja Award from Hampi Kannada University, in recognition of her enduring and valuable contributions.
Kamala Hampana's 60 published works include drama, stories, and scholarly texts, in addition to nine other voluminous works. Her modern poetry collections include "Bindali," "Bugudi," and "Bayalu." She also authored two English books, "Attimabbe and Chalukyas" and "Jainism and Other Essays."
Numerous dignitaries, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, have expressed their condolences on her passing.
The Minister for Welfare of Backward Classes and Kannada and Culture, Shivaraj Tangadagi, expressed deep grief over Kamala Hampana's death. "Kamala's entire family has made a unique contribution to the Kannada cultural world. May God give strength to her family to bear the sorrow of this loss. The Kannada cultural world will always remember her with respect," he said in his condolence message.
ಹಿರಿಯ ಸಾಹಿತಿ ಡಾ.ಕಮಲ ಹಂಪನಾ ಅವರ ಅನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿತ ಸಾವಿನಿಂದ ದು:ಖಿತನಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) June 22, 2024
ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಕೃಷಿಯ ಜೊತೆ ಸಂಶೋಧನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಬೋಧನೆಗಳಿಂದಲೂ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಡಾ.ಕಮಲಾ ಅವರದ್ದು ಸರ್ವರಿಗೂ ಒಳಿತನ್ನು ಬಯಸಿದ ಜೀವ.
ಡಾ.ಹಂಪ ನಾಗರಾಜಯ್ಯ ಮತ್ತವರ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ದು:ಖದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾನೂ ಭಾಗಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
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Gangolli Police arrest couple in house robbery case within seven hours
Gangolli: In an operation, the Gangolli police arrested a couple accused of a house robbery within seven hours of the incident.
The accused, identified as Vinayak (41) and his wife Pramila (30) from Gujjadi, were taken into custody following a coordinated investigation by the police team.
The robbery took place on the morning of January 21 when a bag containing jewelry was stolen from a house near Trasi Beach. Among the stolen items were a 16-gram gold necklace, a 16-gram bangle, and three gold rings weighing 3 grams, with the total value of the jewelry estimated at Rs 2 lakh. The culprits fled the scene on a scooty.
Following the registration of the case at the Gangolli police station, SSI Harish R. and a team comprising officers Shantaram, Raju, Nagaraj, Raghavendra, Sandeep Kurani, Maruti Nayak, and Dinesh swiftly gathered intelligence and tracked down the suspects by 8 p.m. on the same day. The stolen gold ornaments and the vehicle used in the crime have been recovered.
The accused were presented before the court, and further legal proceedings are underway.
