Journalist, writer Shekhar Ajekar passes away

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Oct 31, 2023: Senior journalist and writer Shekhar Ajekar (54) passed away on October 31, Tuesday following a heart attack.

He was known for organizing Beladingala Sahitya Sammelan and had worked for some media houses in coastal district. He had authored his autobiography “Ajekarina Ajekaru” apart from 26 other works. He was a recipient of Madhyama Seva Ratna, Tuluva Madhyama Ratna and many other awards.