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Summary:
The e-paper of “The Hindu” on January 1, 2026, includes various features and newsletters covering topics like world affairs, cinema, technology, science, health, and books. The major news item is the passing of N. Vinay Hegde, the Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed-to-be-University) and Managing Director of K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital. He passed away at his residence in Mangaluru at the age of 86. Hegde was the son of a former Supreme Court judge and brother of a former Karnataka Lokayukta. He was the founder of the Nitte Group of Educational Institutions. His passing has been mourned by leaders in the educational sector.
News Article:
N. Vinay Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte University, Passes Away at 86
Mangaluru, January 1, 2026 – N. Vinay Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed-to-be-University) and Managing Director of K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, passed away early this morning at his residence in Shivabagh, Mangaluru. He was 86 years old.
Hegde, the son of former Supreme Court judge K.S. Hegde and brother of former Karnataka Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde, was a prominent figure in the education sector. He was the founder of the Nitte Group of Educational Institutions.
He is survived by his wife, Sujatha Hegde, son Vishal Hegde, and daughter Ashwita Poonja.
His mortal remains will be available for public viewing at his residence until 3 p.m. today and at the Nitte education campus between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
In a condolence message, Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor P.L. Dharma stated that Hegde’s passing marks “the end of an era which witnessed a great transformation in the educational sector in undivided Dakshina Kannada,” praising his contribution to the region.
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