Scientist Subbanna Ayyappan died in Karnataka's Cauvery River

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Padma Shri recipient and former ICAR Director General Subbanna Ayyappan was found dead in the Cauvery River near Srirangapatna, Karnataka. The 70-year-old agriculture and fisheries scientist's body was discovered on Saturday, with his two-wheeler found nearby, leading police to suspect he may have jumped into the river. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death. Ayyappan, known for his contributions to India's "Blue Revolution," had been missing since May 7th and was a regular visitor to a meditation ashram near the river. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.


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