Horalawadi Puttaswamy (72), a senior politician of the taluk and a Veerashaiva community leader, passed away at his residence yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, two sons including BJP Taluk President P. Mahesh, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his farm land in Horalawadi, according to family…

C. Madaiah (Gandaidappa), a resident of Srirampura here, passed away last night in city. He was 85. He leaves behind a son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds this noon.

R. Varadaraj (66), retired BEML employee and a resident of Vijayanagar here, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city this morning.