The Kodagu District Yuva Bunts Association felicitated the recipients of the Kannada Payaswini Achievement Award-2026, instituted by Kannada Bhavan, at a programme held in Madikeri.
The felicitation was held during the annual general meeting of the Kodagu District Bunts Association at Hotel Samudra Hall. The awardees included lecturer Pratima Harish Rai, journalist Kishore Rai Kyaukkadu, and commentator Harshita Shetty. Renowned district film artist B.K. Ganesh Rai was also honoured on the occasion.
Kodagu District Bunts Association President B.D. Jagadish Rai, Secretary Ravindra V. Rai, Treasurer Ratnakar Rai, Honorary President B.B. Aithappa Rai, Yuva Bunts Association President Sadanand Rai, and others were present.
The award ceremony, organized as part of the silver jubilee celebrations of Kannada Bhavan, Kasaragod, will be held in Kasaragod on January 18.
