Veteran Kannada writer Dr. Na D’souza passes away at 87
Sagar: Renowned Kannada writer and intellectual Dr. Na D'Souza, passed away on Sunday at a private hospital in Mangaluru owing to illness. He was 87.
Dr. Na D’souza was a recipient of the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Academy Award. He also served as the president of the 80th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, which was held in Madikeri.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
His mortal remains will be kept for public viewing in Sagar on Monday evening, and family sources have confirmed that the last rites will be performed on Tuesday.
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Mangaluru: Accidental firing during revolver inspection injures one
Mangaluru: A revolver accidentally discharged during an inspection, injuring a man in Vamanjoor on the outskirts of the city.
The injured person has been identified as Safwan. The incident occurred on Monday evening.
According to reports, the revolver, which belonged to a customer visiting a shop, was being inspected by Safwan when it accidentally fired. The bullet struck him in the abdomen, causing injuries. Safwan himself was reportedly a customer at the shop.
Police sources have termed the incident as accidental.
