23-07-2025
Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy to confer its honorary award for 2024 to three achievers
Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy, Mangaluru has chosen Maksood Ahmed of Bengaluru, Haider Ali of Katipalla and P.M. Hasanabba of Moodbidri for its honorary award for 2024.
Mr. Ahmed, a native of Mulki, is a former president of the Beary's Welfare Association, Bengaluru, and a former member of the academy. He was selected under 'Beary language and organisation category.'
Mr. Ali who was selected under 'literature' category is a Beary poet. Mr. Hasanabba, who is a singer was selected for his contribution to Beary culture and art, a release from the academy said on Wednesday.
The award which carried ₹50,000 in purse and a citation will be presented at a function in Mysuru on August 10.
A selection committee formed by the academy selected the trio for the award.
