The S. Bangarappa Vichara Vedike, a forum named after former Chief Minister the late S. Bangarappa, will honour four personalities from different fields at a programme in Sorab on Monday, October 26, to mark his birth anniversary.
Addressing a press conference in Shivamogga on Friday, Karnataka Nataka Academy chairperson K.V. Nagarajamurthy, who is also the forum’s convener, announced the awardees.
G.S. Jayadeva of Chamarajanagar has been chosen for the ‘Seva Bangara’ award in the social service category; writer Nataraj Huliyar will receive the ‘Sahitya Bangara’ award for his contribution to literature; Shekha Mastar of Kalaburagi has been chosen for the ‘Ranga Bangara’ award for his service to theatre; and B.C. Ramesh of Bengaluru has been chosen for the ‘Kreeda Bangara’ award for his achievements in sports.
Legislative Council Chairman Salim Ahmed would inaugurate the programme. Cooperation Minister Lakshman Savadi and Minor Irrigation Minister Ajay Dharam Singh would be the chief guests, and School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa would preside. The forum’s president, Venugopala Nayak, and others would take part, Mr. Nagarajamurthy said.
Published - October 23, 2026 07:13 pm IST