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Kolkata Haldiram’s owner passes away in Singapore

April 5, 2020, 8:24 PM

Radhika Dhawad | Kolkata

Kolkata Haldiram’s owner Mahesh Agarwal passes away in Singapore…

Owner of Kolkatas Haldiram's Mahesh Agarwal (57) passed away in Singapore on Saturday after getting infected by Coronavirus. — Mahesh Agarwal

Mahesh Agarwal, the owner of Haldiram Bhujiyawala (Pratik Food Products), Kolkata, died in Singapore on Friday after suffering from critical liver ailment. Agarwal, who was undergoing a treatment in a hospital there since three months, was to turn 57 on Saturday. Reportedly, since the country is supposed to go in for a lockdown from Tuesday, a flight would be arranged for Agarwals family as well as stranded Indians in Singapore who would been flown to Delhi on wee hours of Wednesday.

Agarwal was suffering from a critical liver ailment and was flown in to Singapore in January for a transplant. Even through the surgery was successful, he had developed an infection. Hence, Agarwal was shifted from an ICU to a high dependency unit. Since Agarwal died of an infection, the family was told not to take any risk vis-à-vis his last rites. His body would be sealed in a plastic bag along with the tracheostomy tubes that he was carrying. He would be put inside an electric incinerator. It has been said the family had to cremate the body on Friday itself, as Singapore doesn’t follow a Hindu cremation system.

Agarwal is survived by wife Meena, three daughters Avni, Anchal and Antara and a son Pratik.

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Renowned singer KK passes away at 53

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3 years ago

May 31, 2022

Amar Ashok Jajoo | Kolkata

KK passed away at the age of 53 in Kolkata

Renowned playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away at the age of 53 in Kolkata. The singer performed at Nazul Mancha auditorium on Tuesday (May 31). He went to his hotel after his performance and collapsed. He was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at around 10:30 pm, where he was declared brought dead by the doctors. The exact cause of his death is unknown as of now.

Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022

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Ambedkar Jayanti: Rare photos of Dr BR Ambedkar that also include his Nagpur visit…

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4 years ago

April 14, 2022

Radhika Dhawad | Nagpur

On the occasion of Dr Ambedkar’s Jayanti, we bring you some rare pictures including some, in which he even visited Nagpur…

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and was also India’s First Minister for Law and Justice.

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Australian cricket legend Shane Warne passes away at 52

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4 years ago

March 4, 2022

Amar Ashok Jajoo | Mumbai

Shane Warne

Shane Warne

Shane Warne, the legendary Australian spinner, passed away at the age of 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack, his management has confirmed.

A statement by the managenent read: “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”

More details are awaited.