Justin D’Silva
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)
Udupi, Sep 24: “Kotatattu gram panchayat and Dr Shivaram Karanth Hometown Award Foundation decided to confer the award for 2020 on the well-known author, Dr S L Byrappa,” said selection committee member, U S Shenoy.
Speaking at a news conference in Udupi he said though the award for those who worked in the sectors of interest to Dr Shivaram Karanth used to be presented every year, only a few people are allowed to take part this year due to coronavirus. The programme will be telecast live online for three days from October 10.
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Kotatattu gram panchayat executive, Dr Arun Kumar Shetty, Karanth Foundation trustees Subraya Acharya, PDO Shaila, Karanth Theme Park’s Prashanth were present.