Senior journalist Kudli Gururaja from Mysuru has been chosen for the prestigious Khadri Shamanna Journalism award.
Mr. Gururaja, who began his career as a journalist with Aarati newspaper in Mysuru, had worked with several Kannada publications and served as a reporter in Hubballi and Bengaluru, besides Mysuru. He is currently writing for Kannada daily Janamitra.
Mr. Gururaja, who also holds a doctorate degree in Journalism, has authored books on journalism and takes classes for students.
The award, which carries a purse of ₹15,000 and a plaque, will be presented to Mr. Gururaja in June 2025, according to a statement here.
source/content: thehindu.com (headline edited)