Veteran journalist Ravi Belagere passes away
Bengaluru: Veteran journalist and author Ravi Belagere, known as a 'literary giant', is no more.
The 62-year-old author suffered a heart attack on Thursday night and was rushed to Appolo hospital but couldn't be saved.
Ravi Belagere who had taken part in the last season of 'Bigg Boss' reality TV show also worked for Kannada publications like 'Karmaveera', 'Kasturi', and 'Samyukta Karnataka'. He founded 'Bhavana Audio', 'Bhavana Publication', and 'Prarthana School'.
Arrangements have been made to keep the mortal remains of the popular journalist at Prarthana School in Bangalore from 9 am on Friday, November 13 to enable people to pay their last respects.
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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.
