Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt pontiff Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami passes away
Hassan: Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami, pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt died on Thursday, due to illness. He was 73.
The seer had been suffering from ill-health for a couple of months. On Thursday morning, the doctor checked him at the Mutt and advised that the pontiff be admitted to hospital.
The seer was being treated at the Adichunchanagiri Hospital in Bellur Cross, but, passed away as he failed to respond to the treatment.
Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami was born in Varanga village of Karkala taluk on May 3, 1949, as Ratnavarma. He took charge of the Jain Mutt in 1970.
Known to have been a scholar in several subjects, including Jain Philosophy, Sanskrit and Kannada, he received the title ‘Karmayogi’ from former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the successful completion of the Mahamastakabhisheka in 1981.
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US–Iran first round direct talks conclude in Islamabad: Report
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The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.
According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.
Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.
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