Mysuru :

Dr. R. Subbakrishna (61), a retired Deputy Director of CIIL and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram here, passed away yesterday afternoon.

He leaves behind his wife Rohini, son Sriranga and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this morning at the foot of Chamundi Hill.

A native of Yelandur, Dr. Subbakrishna had served at CIIL as a Researcher, Head of Classical Kannada Department and also as Deputy Director.

Actively involved in social work, Dr. Subbakrishna, started Yelandur Gowramma Rangaswamaiah Charitable Trust and served the poor and needy rural people by arranging health camps and distributing free medicines. Also, he was providing scholarships for poor students and had renovated the old Kashivishwanatha Swamy Temple at G.B. Saragur in Mysore.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Wednesday, November 05th, 2014