Veteran literary critic Dr. G S Amur passes away at 95
Bengaluru: Senior writer, renowned literary critic Dr. G S Amur (95), passed away at 5.30 am, in the early hours on Monday, at his son’s residence in Bengaluru. He was ailing from illnesses associated with old age.
Dr. Amur, who has been in the field of literary critiquing for over five decades, held proficiency in both English and Kannada languages.
He graduated with a BA (Honors) from Karnataka College in Dharwad and went on to serve as a lecturer for 16 years at Kumta, Gadag, and Aurangabad colleges. He has guided 14 students with their Ph.D. and mentored 3 students to complete their MPhil. He was living the life of a retiree in Dharwad.
His works include the modern Kannada reviews, ‘Mahakavi Milton’. He has authored works like A N Krishnaraya, Bhuvanada Bhagya, Vyavasaaya Arthaloka, and many other literary works in the Kannada language.
In his literary career, he has won many awards. ‘Bhuvanada Bhagya’ has received eight accolades, including Kendra Sahitya Academy Award and the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Award (Kolkata), The Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, and Ambikatanayadatta National Award. The Kannada Sahitya Parishad had recently announced to honour him with the Nrupatunga.
Chief Minister’s Offers Condolence
Chief minister Yediyurappa expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of renowned Kannada writer and critic, Dr. G S Amur.
Dr. Amur started his career as a lecturer and had already earned an honorary doctorate by writing a mega essay titled “Comediya Parikalpane”. In the realm of modern Kannada Literature Critiquing, Dr. Amur is considered as one of the foremost critics. He was a recipient of Pampa and Kendra Sahitya Academy awards. He was well on his way to add the Nrupatunga award to his list of accolades, with the recent announcement from the Karnataka Sahitya Parishad. It is quite unfortunate and tragic that he passed away before he could receive this award.
His death has left an irreplaceable void in the world of Kannada literature. In his mourning message, the chief minister said that he would pray for the deceased to rest in peace and ask the Almighty to grant strength to the late Author’s fans and disciples in their time of grieving.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
