Bengaluru: Popular Kannada TV presenter Aparna Vastarey passed away on Thursday, July 11, after battling from Cancer. Aparna is known for her roles in movies and TV serials and also hosted several tv programs.

Aparna gained fame with the film 'Masanada Hoovu' and appeared in numerous other films, including 'Inspector Vikram'. Known for her narration skills, she transitioned to the field of voiceover work and was highly regarded for her voiceover of the Bengaluru’s Namma Metro announcements.

She narrated many programs on DD Chandana and later worked as a radio jockey for the Vividha Bharati.

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Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.

Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.

Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.