Bengaluru: Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka (114), passed away this morning. She had been receiving treatment at Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, since Nov. 2 after being admitted due to respiratory complications. Despite sustained medical efforts, Thimmakka, fondly known as ‘Vrukshamate’ (Mother of Trees) did not recover and passed away during treatment. Born…The post Saalumarada Thimmakka passes away appeared first on Star of Mysore.
