Noted Kannada poet Dr Chandrashekhar Patil passes away

Daily Current Affairs / Noted Kannada poet Dr Chandrashekhar Patil passes away

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Obituaries Published on: January 12 2022

Share on facebook

Noted Kannada poet, playwright, and former President of Kannada Sahitya Parishat Dr. Chandrashekhar Patil have passed away at the age of 83.
Patil was also known as 'Champa'.
Champa hailed from village Hattimuttur in Haveri.
He had played a vital role in pro-Kannada protests, including the famous Gokak protest in the 1980s where a successful fight was put in getting first language status for Kannada.

Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control, heightening tensions after the Pahalgam civilian killings.
Read More....
India's extreme poverty dropped sharply from 16% to 2.3% in a decade, lifting 171 million people above poverty line.
Read More....
UDAN scheme completed 8 years, making air travel affordable for common citizens and boosting connectivity.
Read More....
SRFTI’s film “A Doll Made Up of Clay” selected for Cannes 2025, marking a historic entry for Indian cinema.
Read More....
DRDO successfully tested scramjet engine for 1,000 seconds, advancing hypersonic technology in India.
Read More....
India participated in 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2025 held under Brazil's presidency.
Read More....
Iran offered to mediate between India and Pakistan amidst rising tensions after the Pahalgam attack.
Read More....
The 2nd Asian Yogasana Championships started in New Delhi to promote Yogasana globally.
Read More....
Former ISRO chief Dr. K. Kasturirangan, pioneer of Chandrayaan-1, passed away at 84 in Bengaluru.
Read More....
India's direct tax collection grew by 13.57% in FY25 but slightly missed the revised target.
Read More....

Noted Kannada poet Dr Chandrashekhar Patil passes away