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Hans India
06-08-2025
- General
- Hans India
Winners of state-level photo journalism contest announced
Mangaluru: The results of the state-level press photography competition organised as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association were announced here. Eerappa Naikar, photojournalist with Kannada Prabha, Hubballi, bagged the first prize for his entry. The second prize went to M.S. Basavanna of Kannada Prabha, Mysuru, while Udayashankar, Principal Photographer of The Indian Express, Mysuru, secured the third prize. Two entries received special jury mentions—photographs by senior photojournalist M.S. Manjunath and Indrakumar Dastenavar, both from Prajavani, Bengaluru. The awards will be presented later today during the Golden ceremony of the journalists' association at the Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall in Mangaluru. The competition focused on the news photography category. The award details were: First Prize: ₹10,000 and a plaque, Second Prize: ₹5,000 and a plaque and Third Prize: ₹3,000 and a plaque. The results were announced in a press release by Satish Ira, convenor of the photography competition.
Hans India
05-08-2025
- General
- Hans India
Winners of State-level Photojournalism Contest Announced in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Aug. 6: The results of the state-level press photography competition organised as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association were announced here. Eerappa Naikar, photojournalist with Kannada Prabha, Hubballi, bagged the first prize for his entry. The second prize went to M.S. Basavanna of Kannada Prabha, Mysuru, while Udayashankar, Principal Photographer of The Indian Express, Mysuru, secured the third prize. Two entries received special jury mentions—photographs by senior photojournalist M.S. Manjunath and Indrakumar Dastenavar, both from Prajavani, Bengaluru. The awards will be presented later today during the Golden Jubilee inaugural ceremony of the journalists' association at the Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall in Mangaluru. The competition focused on the news photography category. The award details are as follows: First Prize: ₹10,000 and a plaque Second Prize: ₹5,000 and a plaque Third Prize: ₹3,000 and a plaque The results were announced in a press release by Satish Ira, convenor of the photography competition.
Hans India
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association to Celebrate Golden Jubilee in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association will be held on August 6 at the Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall in Mangaluru. The inaugural ceremony at 9 a.m. will be presided over by MLA Vedavyas Kamath. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, and other elected representatives are expected to attend. As part of the event, the Suvarna Sambhrama Honour, a prestigious lifetime award, will be presented to Dr M Mohan Alva, President of Alva's Education Foundation, Moodbidri. Former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda will release a commemorative souvenir marking the occasion. Shivananda Tagadur, President of the Karnataka Union of Working Journalists, will release a documentary film based on the Golden Jubilee. Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University, Prof. P.L. Dharma, will distribute awards to winners of the state-level photography competition held as part of the celebrations. A panel discussion on the "Present and Future of Media" will be chaired by Ravi Hegde, Editor-in-Chief of Kannadaprabha and Suvarna News. B. Ravindra Shetty, Resident Editor of Vijaya Karnataka, Mangaluru, and Walter Nandalike, Managing Editor of Daijiworld Pvt. Ltd., will participate as speakers. The valedictory session at 3 p.m. will include a felicitation of former presidents of the association. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka will honour the guests, while Chief Minister's Media Advisor K.V. Prabhakar will deliver the concluding address. Also present at the press conference were P.B. Harish Rai (President, Mangaluru Press Club and General Convenor of the Golden Jubilee Committee), Vice President Bhaskar Rai Katta, General Secretary Jitendra Kundeshwar, Treasurer Pushparaj B.N., and State Executive Committee Member Ibrahim Adkasthala.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Fearless reporting is the soul of Journalism
Mangaluru: Journalism without fearless reporting is meaningless,' observed Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy, while addressing a gathering at the Press Club here on Wednesday. He was speaking after presenting the Brand Mangaluru Award to journalist Vijay Kotian. The event was organised by the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association. Citing the example of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, Reddy underscored the importance of courage in journalism. 'When your intentions are genuine, courage follows naturally. Journalists should not fear anything if they're committed to truth,' he said. He recalled how post-genocide Rwanda saw deep divisions between communities, with almost no communication between them. 'But it was the media—particularly radio—that began highlighting the good happening in society. Eventually, people came together, and the perpetrators were brought to justice. That transformation was led by journalism,' he noted. Highlighting the role of accuracy over speed, Reddy cautioned against hastily publishing unverified information. 'Accuracy is more important than how quickly a story is published. Journalists must not let false balance dilute the truth. There's no need to treat the accused and the victim the same in the name of neutrality,' he said. 'Writing the truth will invite challenges. But there is no need to fear if your writing stems from integrity and empathy. A journalist who writes with a clear conscience will never be shaken,' he asserted. Reddy called for 'conscientious and compassionate journalism,' and added:'The light that journalism brings must dispel the darkness in society. If journalists fail to carry that light, the shadow of injustice will remain, affecting the majority because of the actions of a few.' He concluded by saying that even if challenges persist, the press must work towards lasting peace. 'When we look back in times of peace, let us remember that it was fearless journalists who made that peace possible,' he said. Also present at the event were Khader Shah, Senior Assistant Director, Department of Information and Public Relations; Ramakrishna R., President of the Press Bhavan Trust; P.B. Harish Rai, President of Mangaluru Press Club; Srinivas Indaje, President of the Working Journalists' Association; Treasurer Pushparaj B.N.; and General Secretary Jitendra Kundeshwar.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Fearless Reporting is the Soul of Journalism: Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy
Mangaluru: 'Journalism without fearless reporting is meaningless,' said Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy, addressing a gathering at the Press Club here on Wednesday. He was speaking after presenting the Brand Mangaluru Award to journalist Vijay Kotian. The event was organised by the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association. Citing the example of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, Reddy underscored the importance of courage in journalism. 'When your intentions are genuine, courage follows naturally. Journalists should not fear anything if they're committed to truth,' he said. He recalled how post-genocide Rwanda saw deep divisions between communities, with almost no communication between them. 'But it was the media—particularly radio—that began highlighting the good happening in society. Eventually, people came together, and the perpetrators were brought to justice. That transformation was led by journalism,' he noted. Highlighting the role of accuracy over speed, Reddy cautioned against hastily publishing unverified information. 'Accuracy is more important than how quickly a story is published. Journalists must not let false balance dilute the truth. There's no need to treat the accused and the victim the same in the name of neutrality,' he said. 'Writing the truth will invite challenges. But there is no need to fear if your writing stems from integrity and empathy. A journalist who writes with a clear conscience will never be shaken,' he asserted. Reddy called for 'conscientious and compassionate journalism,' and added, 'The light that journalism brings must dispel the darkness in society. If journalists fail to carry that light, the shadow of injustice will remain, affecting the majority because of the actions of a few.' He concluded by saying that even if challenges persist, the press must work towards lasting peace. 'When we look back in times of peace, let us remember that it was fearless journalists who made that peace possible,' he said. Also present at the event were Khader Shah, Senior Assistant Director, Department of Information and Public Relations; Ramakrishna R., President of the Press Bhavan Trust; P.B. Harish Rai, President of Mangaluru Press Club; Srinivas Indaje, President of the Working Journalists' Association; Treasurer Pushparaj B.N.; and General Secretary Jitendra Kundeshwar.
