Mangalore, September 28: City based journalist Steven Rego has bagged K J Shetty Kadandale award, jointly instituted by 'Yugapurusha' publication and 'Vijaya Kalavidaru' troupe.
Mr Rego is the sub editor with the Mangalore Bureau of 'Vijaya Karnataka' Kannada daily newspaper.
Selection committee chose Mr Rego for his special report 'Malligeya Katu Vasane, Tragedy Ooru Shankarapura' published in 'Vijaya Karnataka'.
The judges have pointed out that report has created awareness against the excessive use of pesticides.
The award instituted in memory of veteran journalist Late K J Shetty Kadandale, consist of Rs 15, 000 in cash, a citation and a trophy.
The award will be conferred on Mr Rego on October 2, at a programme at Yugapursha Auditorium in Kinnigoli, stated a press release issued by Kodethur Bhuvanabhirama Udupa, the editor-in-chief of 'Yagapurusha'
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