The presence of a large number of media personnel marked the Press Day celebrations and the Brand Mangaluru Award was presented at the Press Club here on Friday July 1.
The Brand Mangaluru Award was conferred on Na Karanatha Peraje, sub-editor of Adike newspaper.
Speaking on the occasion, Rashmi S R, district officer of backward classes, mentioned that the Covid-19 period was a difficult one and media played a crucial role during the pandemic.
After receiving the Brand Mangaluru award, Na Karantha Peraje shared about his humble background and how he owed all his achievements to his village upbringing.
“I am glad the story on the rains made it to the awards, Nineteen years ago, it was meant to tie the feelings of the village. I would go about wandering around the village premises. That’s how I garnered a lot of things. Back in the villages, the mediapersons are seen as a godly figures. Their perspective is distinct.” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Anil Shastry from The Hindu daily said, “Brand Mangaluru was one of the key events which one was looking up to eagerly.”
President of Dakshina Kannada district working journalist union Srinivas Nayak Indaje welcomed the gathering, General secretary Jitendra Kundeshwara compered the event and Pushparaj rendered the vote of thanks.
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