VB’s Editor-in-Chief Abdussalam Puthige, A.C. Shivanna receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Karnataka Media Academy Awards
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the Karnataka Media Academy's annual awards ceremony for the years 2023 and 2024 at the J.N. Tata Auditorium on the IISc campus in Malleswaram on Monday.
At the event, veteran journalist A.C. Shivanna was honoured with the Special Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023, while Abdussalam Puthige received the Special Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Both awards were presented by D.K. Shivakumar in recognition of their significant contributions to the field of journalism.
Among other awardees, Ibrahim Adkasthala, a reporter for Vartha Bharati, was presented with the Annual Award, and Muhammad Akhil received the Endowment Award for their outstanding work in journalism.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Chief Minister’s Media Advisor K.V. Prabhakar, Secretary to the Chief Minister and Secretary of the Information and Public Relations Department B.B. Kaveri, Chairperson of the Karnataka Media Academy Ayesha Khanam, and Commissioner of the Information and Public Relations Department Hemant M. Nimbalkar, along with senior officials and members of the media fraternity.
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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Haridwar temple stampede
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief at the loss of lives in a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar.
At least six people died in the incident that occurred around 9 am.
In a post on X, Modi said, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede on the route to Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected."
