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  • Harry Potter’s Hagrid, Robbie Coltrane, dies aged 72

    By AFP

    LONDON: Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72, his agent said on Friday.

    “My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14,” Belinda Wright said in a statement, calling him “a unique talent”.

    Coltrane, who was born Anthony Robert McMillan on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen, near Glasgow, forged a career as an actor, comedian and writer.

    On television, he starred alongside Emma Thompson in the cult BAFTA-winning BBC mini-series “Tutti Frutti” in 1987.

    He came to prominence and won more awards for his portrayal of the hard-drinking criminal psychologist Dr Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald in the ITV series “Cracker” (1993-2006).

    He was the English author and lexicographer Samuel Johnson in the TV comedy series “Blackadder the Third” alongside “Mr Bean” star Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie (“House”).

    On the big screen, he had roles in the 1987 Neil Jordan crime drama “Mona Lisa” and teamed up with former Monty Python star Eric Idle in the 1990 comedy “Nuns on the Run”.

    He also played a former KGB agent-turned-Russian mafia boss in two James Bond films — “Goldeneye” (1995) and “The World Is Not Enough” (1999) — with Pierce Brosnan.

    But he will best be remembered globally as Rubeus Hagrid, the half-giant half-human gamekeeper and Keeper of the Keys and Grounds of Hogwarts school in the film franchise of JK Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter books.

    The role “brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years”, said Wright.

    She added: “For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client.

    “As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.”

    Coltrane is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.

    No cause of death was given but Wright thanked medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, central Scotland, “for their care and diplomacy”.

    LONDON: Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72, his agent said on Friday.

    “My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14,” Belinda Wright said in a statement, calling him “a unique talent”.

    Coltrane, who was born Anthony Robert McMillan on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen, near Glasgow, forged a career as an actor, comedian and writer.

    On television, he starred alongside Emma Thompson in the cult BAFTA-winning BBC mini-series “Tutti Frutti” in 1987.

    He came to prominence and won more awards for his portrayal of the hard-drinking criminal psychologist Dr Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald in the ITV series “Cracker” (1993-2006).

    He was the English author and lexicographer Samuel Johnson in the TV comedy series “Blackadder the Third” alongside “Mr Bean” star Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie (“House”).

    On the big screen, he had roles in the 1987 Neil Jordan crime drama “Mona Lisa” and teamed up with former Monty Python star Eric Idle in the 1990 comedy “Nuns on the Run”.

    He also played a former KGB agent-turned-Russian mafia boss in two James Bond films — “Goldeneye” (1995) and “The World Is Not Enough” (1999) — with Pierce Brosnan.

    But he will best be remembered globally as Rubeus Hagrid, the half-giant half-human gamekeeper and Keeper of the Keys and Grounds of Hogwarts school in the film franchise of JK Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter books.

    The role “brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years”, said Wright.

    She added: “For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client.

    “As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.”

    Coltrane is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.

    No cause of death was given but Wright thanked medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, central Scotland, “for their care and diplomacy”.

  • Veteran Congress leader Jayanti Patnaik is passes away

    By PTI

    BHUBANESHWAR: Senior Congress leader and first chairperson of the National Commission for Women Jayanti Patnaik died here on Wednesday. She was 90.

    Jayanti Patnaik, a four-time MP and wife of late Odisha chief minister J B Patnaik, was declared dead by doctors at a hospital here, her son Pritiv Ballav Patnaik said.

    Her husband and former Odisha chief minister and ex-Governor of Assam J B Patnaik had passed away in 2015. She is survived by a son and two daughters.

    Jayanti Patnaik, who was married to J B Patnaik in 1953, was elected to the Lok Sabha from both Cuttack and Berhampur.

    Jayanti Patnaik, who was suffering from old-age-related aliment, was taken to the hospital as she did not respond in the evening, her son said, adding they were yet to decide on her funeral. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal condoled Jayanti Patnaik’s death.

    “Odisha Governor expressed his grief over the demise of former MP, senior politician and a noted writer Jayanti Patnaik. Her contribution to the field of literature will be remembered,” the Raj Bhavan said in a statement.

    Jayanti Patnaik was born on April 7, 1932, at Aska in Ganjam district and completed her graduation in Sociology from Shailabala Women’s Autonomous College in Cuttack.

    She did her post-graduation from Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), Mumbai. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, OPCC president Sarat Pattnayak, ex-OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik and many other dignitaries condoled her demise.

    BHUBANESHWAR: Senior Congress leader and first chairperson of the National Commission for Women Jayanti Patnaik died here on Wednesday. She was 90.

    Jayanti Patnaik, a four-time MP and wife of late Odisha chief minister J B Patnaik, was declared dead by doctors at a hospital here, her son Pritiv Ballav Patnaik said.

    Her husband and former Odisha chief minister and ex-Governor of Assam J B Patnaik had passed away in 2015. She is survived by a son and two daughters.

    Jayanti Patnaik, who was married to J B Patnaik in 1953, was elected to the Lok Sabha from both Cuttack and Berhampur.

    Jayanti Patnaik, who was suffering from old-age-related aliment, was taken to the hospital as she did not respond in the evening, her son said, adding they were yet to decide on her funeral. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal condoled Jayanti Patnaik’s death.

    “Odisha Governor expressed his grief over the demise of former MP, senior politician and a noted writer Jayanti Patnaik. Her contribution to the field of literature will be remembered,” the Raj Bhavan said in a statement.

    Jayanti Patnaik was born on April 7, 1932, at Aska in Ganjam district and completed her graduation in Sociology from Shailabala Women’s Autonomous College in Cuttack.

    She did her post-graduation from Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), Mumbai. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, OPCC president Sarat Pattnayak, ex-OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik and many other dignitaries condoled her demise.

  • Murthy, Additional Secretary, died in Chhattisgarh Assembly, was infected with Corona…

    GS Murthy, Additional Secretary in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, passed away in Allahabad. The corona infected idol was hospitalized for a fortnight for treatment. The last rites of the idol will be performed in Raipur.

    According to the information, after Additional Secretary GS Murthy got corona infected, his doctor daughter had taken him to Allahabad for better treatment. But as his health did not improve, preparations were being made to shift him to a hospital in Delhi. He died before he could be shifted.

    Murthy’s father had passed away six months back in Raipur. GS Murthy’s younger brother Dr. Ramnesh Murthy is the Dean of Ambikapur Medical College. After the partition of undivided Madhya Pradesh, Murthy had moved to Chhattisgarh from the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He had two years left to retire. Therefore, it was believed that he would reach the chair of the assembly secretary.

  • Corona-infected Tehsildar Karisma Verma passes away, IAS husband also undergoing treatment

    Tehsildar Karisma Verma has passed away. Karisma Varma was infected with Corona. Karishma Verma was the Tehsildar in the Land Records Branch.
    Tehsildar Karishma Verma was the wife of IAS Chandrakant Verma. CMO Doctor Navaratna and Additional Collector confirmed his death.
    IAS Chandrakant Verma is also corona infected. He is undergoing treatment.

  • First Revenue Minister of Kerala, KR Gouri Amma passes away

    The first Revenue Minister of Kerala and JSS leader KR Gouri Amma passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram where she was admitted due to age-related ailments. She was 102.

    KR Gouri had recently stepped down from the state general secretary post of the Janadhipathya Samrakshana Samithi (JSS). She held the post since the formation of the party in 1994.

    The party was formed after Gouri was expelled from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in 1994. She served as Revenue Minister in the first EMS Namboodiripad government and introduced the revolutionary Land Reforms Bill in 1957.

    She also was a minister in the communist-led ministries in Kerala in 1957, 1967, 1980 and 1987. She also became Agriculture minister in the Congress-led government from 2001 to 2006.

    She also played a key role in drafting and presenting the Women’s Commission Bill in 1987. One of the longest serving politicians in Kerala politics, Gouri entered politics at a young age and during a time when women hardly did so.

    Born in born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district, she actively participated in trade union and peasant movements and was jailed on a number of occasions. She was elected to the Travancore Council of Legislative Assembly in 1952 and 1954 with an overwhelming majority.

    After forming JSS, she joined the United Democratic Front (UDF) and was minister in AK Antony and Oommen Chandy cabinet. Later, she had left the UDF.

  • PM Modi condoles demise of Senior Journalist Shesh Narayan Singh

    Senior Journalist Shesh Narayan Singh passed away today due to Coronavirus. Prime Minister condoled his demise.

    He was a columnist, political commentator and an expert on foreign policy.

    “The demise of senior journalist Sesha Narayan Singh ji is very sad. He will always be known for his significant contribution to the journalism world. My condolences to his family in this hour of grief. om Shanti!,”PM Modi Tweeted.

  • Mr. Baghel expressed deep grief over the demise of Shri Madhav Singh Solanki, former Chief Minister of Gujarat.

    Bhupesh Baghel expressed deep grief over the demise of Shri Madhav Singh Solanki, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and former Union Minister. Shri Baghel has expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members of Shri Madhav Singh Solanki and prayed to God for the peace of his soul.

  • Bhupesh Baghel expressed grief over the death of Vidyacharan Shukla’s wife

    Bhupesh Baghel has expressed grief over the demise of Sarla Devi Shukla, wife of former Union Minister Shaheed Pandit Vidyacharan Shukla. Sarala Devi died while undergoing treatment in New Delhi. Expressing condolences to the bereaved families, Chief Minister Baghel has prayed to God for the peace of his soul. Chief Minister Baghel has tweeted that former Union Minister, senior Congress leader and martyr of Jhiram Late. Sad news of Vidya Charan Shukla’s wife Sarala Shukla passed away. I pray to God for the peace of his soul.

  • Vidya Charan Shukla’s wife Sarala Shukla passed away, treatment was going on in Delhi hospital

    Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Vidyacharan Shukla’s wife Sarala Devi Shukla died in a private hospital in Delhi on Thursday morning. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Shukla, who had been ill for a long time, was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Delhi. His funeral will be in Lodhi State Muktidham Delhi. Daulat Rohra, close to the Shukla family, has confirmed the death of Sarala Shukla.

  • Former England fast bowler and commentator Robin Jackman dies

    Former England fast bowler and commentator Robin Jackman has passed away at the age of 75. Jackman is survived by his wife Cunt and two daughters. Born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, Jackman played four Tests and 15 ODIs for England. Jackman, who played between 1974 and 1983, took a total of 33 international wickets. However, he was very successful in domestic cricket and took 1402 wickets in more than 400 matches. In the first class, he also scored an amazing 5681 runs with 17 fifties.

    After retiring from cricket, Jackman settled in South Africa and worked as a broadcaster there. Jackman’s knowledge of cricket was superb. In 2012, he had to undergo surgery twice after being diagnosed with throat cancer.

    The ICC has expressed grief over the death of Robin Jackman. The ICC tweeted and wrote- We are saddened to learn about the death of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who has died at the age of 75. Jakman’s death was expressed by cricket expert and commentator Harsha Bhogle is. Bhogle wrote, “Jackman’s departure is very sad. I have lost a good partner of mine. My condolences to Jackman’s family. “