A senior journalist and advocate Thotla Venkatnarayana (63) passed away in Melbourne city in Australia on Wednesday. He is survived by wife Gouri and sons Prem Chand and Stalin.

Having recovered from a brief illness, Mr. Venkatnarayana left from here for Australia along with his wife, daughter-in-law and grandson on May 14. He worked as a senior reporter with Prajashakti and Vaartha . He edited a bi-monthly titled Legal Reporter for a couple of years and also practiced law in local courts. He was also active in the Human Rights Forum. Journalists, advocates, friends and relatives mourned his death and expressed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. Venkatanarayana’s funeral will be held in Australia on May 27, according to family sources.

He worked as a reporter with Prajashakti and Vaartha and edited a bi-monthly

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Telangana / by Special Correspondent / Nizamabad – May 26th, 2016