Kannada University at Hampi has condoled the death of renowned litterateur Kayyara Kinhanna Rai.

A condolence meeting was held at the university on Monday, where a two-minute silence was observed to pay respect to the departed soul.

K.M. Metry, dean, Social Science faculty, recalled Rai’s relentless struggle for getting the Mahajan Commission report implemented in toto , to ensure that Kannada-speaking border areas, including Kasargod, were merged with Karnataka.

A. Venkatesh, Deputy Registrar, also spoke. Heads of various departments were present.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National / by Special Correspondent / Ballari – August 11th, 2015