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.
Kotatattu gram panchayat executive, Dr Arun Kumar Shetty, Karanth Foundation trustees Subraya Acharya, PDO Shaila, Karanth Theme Park’s Prashanth were present.