Noted literary critic and writer G.H. Nayak passes away at 82
Mysuru: Noted writer Prof. G.H. Nayak (82), who was suffering from prolonged illness, passed away here on Friday afternoon.
He breathed his last today (May 26) at his residence in Kuvempunagar here following age-related ailments.
Originally from Surve village in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district, G.H. Naik served as a Kannada teacher at the University of Mysore and later as a professor. After his retirement, he settled in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru.
He was well known in the Kannada literary world for his speech and criticism and has been awarded the Kendra Sahitya Akademi and Pampa Awards. Prof. G.H. Nayak is survived by his wife Meera Nayak and daughter Deepa. According to family sources, the funeral will be held in Saraswathipuram in Mysuru.
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Expressing condolences, Chief Minister Siddaramaih took to Twitter and wrote, "I am shocked at the passing away of noted writer G H Nayak. G.H. Nayak, a close friend and well-wisher of mine, was actively involved in social and cultural movements besides writing and influenced the new generation. I share the grief of his family and fans."
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— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 26, 2023
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Businessman burnt to death as moving car catches fire in Noida
Noida (PTI): A 46-year-old businessman was burnt to death after his moving car caught fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district, police said on Tuesday.
According to police, the victim was identified as Rajkumar Singhal, who was engaged in the paint business. The incident occurred late on Monday night near Sorkha village under the Sector 113 police station area.
Station House Officer Krishna Gopal Sharma said Singhal was driving towards Parthala Chowk when his vehicle suddenly caught fire for reasons yet to be ascertained.
Singhal was unable to get out of the car and died in the blaze, the SHO said.
Fire tenders reached the spot after receiving information, but the car had already been gutted, police said. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination and an investigation is underway.
Police suspect the presence of paint or other inflammable material in the car may have caused the fire to spread rapidly.
