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Udupi: Assistant director of tourism department succumbs to Covid

  •   Mon, Jun 07 2021 03:18:45 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)

Udupi, Jun 7: Somashekhar Banavasi, assistant director of tourism department of the district died due to Covid on Monday June 7 at a hospital in Mangaluru.

Somashekhar was a native of Banavasi of Uttara Kannada district but was living in Dakshina Kannada village along with his family. He is survived by wife, two daughters and a son.

Banavasi assumed the office of the assistant director in November 2020. He had worked a lot in order to get Blue Flag international recognition for Padubidri beach.

He was first grade assistant in the department and later got promoted. Before joining the tourism department, he worked as a journalist.

Deputy commissioner G Jagadeesha also condoled the death of the officer. 

 

 

 

 
  

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Tue, Jun 08 2021

    Had he not taken the vaccine...

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 08 2021

    May his soul rest in peace and may Almighty God give strength to his family. I am not understanding why not a single Hindu person commenting or posting condolences.

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  • Eulalia Dsouza, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 07 2021

    It's really sad to hear that Mr Somashekar is no more. May his soul rest in peace we pray. Sincere condolences and Sympathies to the bereaved family members. May God Bless you all with strength and courage to face the untimely loss.

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  • STANLEY. VICTORIA & FLY, MANGALORE

    Mon, Jun 07 2021

    Dear Family Members, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on sad demise of our good friend Mr. Somashekar. We pray to God, give strength to his family to bear the loss.

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  • Francis J Saldanha, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 07 2021

    Heartfelt condolences to the family. R. I. P. Sir,

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  • Priya, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 07 2021

    He was such a friendly person whom I have ever seen. The way he treat his family and children is still in front of my eyes. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to his family.

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  • Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur

    Mon, Jun 07 2021

    RIP Sir. Relatives and friends please ensure that covid is written on death certificate in case of compensation.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Mon, Jun 07 2021

    Rest in Peace ...

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