Shivamogga (Karnataka), Feb 21 (PTI): Bodies of two men and a woman were recovered from the Tunga river in this district on Friday, police said.

The bodies were located near the Sakrebyle Elephant Camp, they added.

After noticing the bodies floating, the public alerted the police around 3 pm.

"We have recovered the bodies of two men and a woman, who appear to be in their 40s. Efforts are underway to identify them," a senior police official said.

The exact cause of death will be determined only after the post-mortem, he added.

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Mumbai (PTI): The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honours.

The 92-year-old singer who ruled Bollywood for over seven decades with her wide range of memorable songs passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.

Later, her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Lower Parel.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid last respects to Bhosle at her residence on Sunday evening and offered floral tributes.

State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, along with legislators Sunil Shinde and Prasad Lad, also paid their respects.

"Asha Bhosle will be accorded a state funeral, which will take place at 4 pm on April 13," Shelar said.

The singer's son, Anand, said people can pay their last respects to her at 11 am on Monday at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived.

"Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm on Monday at Shivaji Park," he told reporters.

Ashatai, as the legendary singer was popularly known, was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards.