Senior Journalist Echanur Kumar (70), a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away here this morning.
He leaves behind his daughter Akshara and son Ajith. Last rites will be held at the foot of Chamundi Hill later this evening.
Echanur Kumar has authored a number of books in Kannada including ‘Mysoorina Paramparika Tanagalau’, ‘Charitre Chandrike’, ‘Naadigagi Dudidavaru’, ‘Sahakari Netara Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar’ among others. He was honoured with various awards including the Karnataka Media Academy Award in 2005 and Mysuru District Journalists Association Award.
This post was published on July 20, 2024 6:25 pm