Roadside bomb kills 11 in Afghanistan
Kabul, Oct 21: Afghan officials say a roadside bomb has killed at least 11 civilians in the eastern Nangarhar province.
Attahullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor, says the victims of Sunday's blast include six children.
The attack occurred on the second day of Afghanistan's parliamentary elections, which were extended because of attacks on Saturday and technical issues that caused hours of delays.
No one immediately claimed the attack. The Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate are both active in Nangarhar. Afghan civilians are often killed by roadside bombs intended to target security forces. (AP) AMS
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Veteran journalist, writer Nadoja S.R. Ramaswamy passes away at 88
Bengaluru: Senior journalist, writer and former president of Rashtrotthana Parishat, S.R. Ramaswamy, passed away on Friday morning in Bengaluru at the age of 88.
Ramaswamy was widely respected in Kannada literary and public circles for his contributions to journalism and writing. He served as the honorary editor of Rashtrotthana Sahitya for several decades and was known for his strong views on social, political and environmental issues.
A disciple of noted thinker and writer D.V. Gundappa, he was associated with value-based journalism throughout his career. He also served as the editor of the monthly journal ‘Utthana’ for over four decades.
In recognition of his contributions, Kannada University, Hampi, conferred on him the ‘Nadoja’ title. He was also a recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award.
His mortal remains were kept for public viewing at ‘Keshava Shilpa’, the headquarters of Rashtrotthana Parishat, between 10.30 am and 12 pm on Friday.
