Bengaluru: The final rites of veteran journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee TJS George were performed with state honours at the Hebbal crematorium on Sunday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, along with prominent figures from politics, journalism, and literature, paid their last respects to the literary stalwart.Due to age-related ailments, George passed away on Friday at a private hospital.also read : Caste Census Survey Has Just One Day Left... Doubt If It Will Finish Tomorrow! Government Extending Deadline!

His mortal remains were brought to the crematorium and kept for public viewing from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM. The police band played the national anthem, and a three-round salute was fired in the air to honour him. The national flag was handed over to the family. George's children, Jeet Thayil and Sheba Thayil, offered prayers and performed the cremation at 3 PM.also read : US-India Trade Deal: 'Some Red Lines Will Not Be Crossed,' Jaishankar's Clear Signal!

Siddaramaiah recalled, "George's pen was the strength of Indian journalism." DK Shivakumar, KC Venugopal, Ayesha Khanum, Ravi Hegde, Girish Jog, HR Ranganath, Vishweshwar Bhat, and others paid tributes. George's contributions, spanning seven decades from Free Press Journal to The New Indian Express, were remembered across the nation.SIRIL Women's Shimmer Chiffon Sequence Embroidery Saree With Unstitched Blouse Piece for Wedding and Parties