Rashtrakavi GS Shivarudrappa passes away

Bangalore: Rashtrakavi Dr. G.S. Shivarudrappa died at his residence after prolonged illness here on Monday December 22. He was 87. GS Shivarudrappa was a Kannada poet, writer and researcher who was awarded the title of Rashtrakavi by the Government of Karnataka on November 1, 2006. He was winner of Kendra Sahitya Academy Award in 1984 for his literary contribution. He was also winner of several awards including the Karnataka State Sahitya Academy and Soviet Land Nehru Award.