Mysore, March 26, 2013;
The Shivarathreeswara media award presented to senior journalists Echanur Kumar and H.V. Satyanarayana at a function jointly organized by Mysore district journalists association (MDJA), Chamarajanagar District Journalists Association and Suttur Mutt here today.
Speaking on the occasion Karnataka Media academy chairman M A Ponnappa said that the awards presented to media persons by the mutt was more precious and value then the government
Stating that journalists often complain of suffering from B.P and Diabetes, he advised them to practice yoga to bring down the stress level. He said that with the support of Suttur Mutt, Media Academy would like to conduct a workshop to enlighten journalists about the importance of yoga in the coming days, he added.
He also expressed his concern over the recent statement made by Press Council of India Chairman Justice Markandey Katju on journalists. He said that every working journalist was efficient and had the capability.
It may be recalled, Justice Markandey Katju had recently said that the absence of a proper eligibility criterion was affecting the quality of reportage in the country.
The award carries cash price of Rs 10,000 and citation. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Upa Lokayukta Subash B. Adi, MDJA President C.K. Mahendra and others were present on the occasion/ ENN
