Eminent Kannada Literatteur Nadoja Kamala Hampana Passes Away at 88

Renowned Kannada literatteur Nadoja Kamala Hampana died at her Rajaji Nagar residence due to age-related illnesses. She was 88 and is survived by her husband and three children. The author and teacher received various prestigious awards. State leaders, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressed their condolences.

Renowned Kannada literatteur Nadoja Kamala Hampana passed away at her Rajaji Nagar residence on Saturday, her family confirmed. She was 88 and had been suffering from age-related illnesses.

Hampana, born on October 28, 1935, in Devanahalli near Bengaluru, leaves behind a legacy of numerous literary works. She began her career as a teacher before establishing herself in the literary world.

Among her accolades are the Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award, the Daana Chintamani Attimabbe Award, and the Rajyotsava award. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a message on 'X', expressed his grief, noting her contributions to research, teaching, and literature. Numerous state leaders also shared their sorrow over her demise.

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