Mangalore, Jun 1: Mohammed Arif Padubidri, the chief reporter of Vijaya Karnataka Kannada daily, received 'Pa Go award' for rural reporting for his article 'Napkin Ghatakada Yashoghate'. The award was presented by senior journalist Chidambar Baikampady on Saturday at Mangalore Press Club.
Receiving the award Mr Arif said that the award has come to him due to the blessing of several journalists. Without fail, he paid gratitude to almighty, all his colleagues, mentor and parents.
Addressing the gathering Mr Baikampady insisted on bringing out a book on contributions of former journalists so that contemporary journalists get familiarized with the difficulties existed in past.
Comparing present reporter with the past, Mr Baikampady said that young reporters are limiting their talents and failing to make an attempt to think out of box. He also commemorated the 'never give up' attitude of Pa GopalKrishna, veteran journalist in whose name the award has been given.
“Journalism should always be used to reform the society,” Mr Baikampady said and opined that, reporter should always make use of simple language keeping his or her target audience in mind.
Ronald Fernandes, jury member of Pa Go award and journalist expressed his dissatisfaction over less number of entries for the award.
“Do not look at the amount an award brings with it. Winning an award in itself is a matter of pride,” said Mr Fernandes requesting more journalists to send in their articles for the award.
Pa Go award is being awarded since last five years for contribution in rural reporting.
Arif, basically from Padubidri, has done MA and diploma in journalism. He has been in the field for nearly 17 years. He has also served as the Udupi city reporter for 'Kannada Janatharanga' for nearly 4 years.
Having held different posts in Vijaya Karnataka since 2000, he is now serving as the chief reporter. He also bagged the Bannanje Sri Ramacharya Journalism Award in 2012 and Talent Milad Award as well.
The awarding ceremony was instituted by 'Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Union (DKWJU).
Savitri Krishna, wife of Gopal Krishna and office-bearers of DKWJU were present for the awarding ceremony.
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