Udupi: Lobbying essential to get state awards - Harikrishna Punaroor

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Udupi, 02 Jul 2015: The multitalented Nadavaibhavam Udupi Vasudev Bhat has made his impact as a journalist during those times. He would have been conferred district Rajyotsav Award long ago, said Kannada Sahitya Parishat former state president Harikrishna Punaroor.

 

Harikrishna was speaking after felicitating senior journalist Nadavaibhavam Udupi Vasudev Bhat which was organized by Bengaluru-based Patrakartara Vedike in association with Udupi district unit as part of Press Day celebrations here on Wednesday July 1.

 

 

‘One has to be engaged in the lobby to get any state awards and it’s a fact,’ said Harikrishna. He hoped the state government recognizes Vasudev Bhat in his lifetime.

 

Meanwhile, Harikrishna felicitated Vasudev Bhat with writing materials, mementoes, citation letter etc.

 

Vasudev Bhat in acknowledgement of the honor said that he is not craving for any awards. The love of journalists’ fraternity indeed has given him happiness. He urged everyone to sustain the jest for life. 

 

Patralartara Vedike Udupi district president Shekar Ajekar in his presidential address urged the media companies to support their rural freelancers. He hoped Tulu – daily newspaper and Tulu TV Channel will be launched by enterprising youth.

 

Kannada Sahitya Parishat Udupi district president Nilawara Surendra Adiga, Tenkanidiyoor Government First Grade College principal Dr Niketana, Times of Kudla Weekly editor S R Bandimar, Tulukoota – Udupi president Indrali Jayakar Shetty were present.

 

Shravya S Basri rendered the prayers. Balakrishna proposed vote of thanks. www.kundrapra.com editor Sunil H G Byndoor compered the programme.