Lolakshamma (80), mother of senior journalist T.V. Rajeshwar, passed away at a private hospital here yesterday following brief illness. Her husband Vaidyanath Dixit had pre-deceased her three years ago.

She leaves behind six children T.V. Rajeshwar, Kumar, Sridhar, Jayanti, Nandini and Manonmani.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning, according to family sources.