Veteran Kannada actor Lokanath passes away
Bengaluru, Dec 31: Veteran Kannada actor Lokanath breathed his last on Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 90.
He made his acting debut in National Award winning movie, Samskara in 1970. He played various roles in around 650 films and in more than 1000 dramas. He worked with most of the big names from Sandalwood that include Vishnuvardhan and Shankar Nag. Nagarahaavu, Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Nodi Swami Navidru Heege, Katha Sangama and Kittu Puttu were some of his memorable movies.
His character of a cobbler in Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu remained his identity.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
