Kundapur, Oct 12, 2016: The Dr Shivaram Karanth Hometown Award was conferred on eminent physician Dr. B. M. Hegde at a ceremony held at the Kota Karanth Theme Park on October 11, Tuesday under the aegis of the Dr Karanth Huttura Prashasti Pratishtana, Dr. Shivaram Karanth Trust, Udupi and Kotatattu Gram Panchayat.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hegde exhorted the present generation to always uphold the culture and traditions of the land.
Pramod Hande, President of the local Gram Panchayat presided over the function. Kota Srinivas Poojari, Managing Director of Dr Karanth Trust, Jyothi Kunder, Taluk Panchayat Member, Narendra Kumar Kota, Chief Secretary of Dr Karanth Foundation, Anand C Kunder, President of the Award Foundation and others were present.