Renowned educationist and former secretary of Sadvidya Educational Institutions K.V. Arkanath (79) passed away in the city on Monday after a brief illness. He is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter.
He was associated with the Sadvidya Educational Society for more than 20 years and pioneered its growth. He was also the former Academic Council member of the University of Mysore. He had also been the State president of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. Minister for Medical Education S.A. Ramdas, the former Mayor Vasu and other leaders have condoled his death.