Mangaluru: The results of the state-level press photography contest, held to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists’ Association, were announced today in Mangaluru.

Eerappa Naikar, a photojournalist with Kannada Prabha, Hubballi, clinched the top spot for his impactful entry. M.S. Basavanna from Kannada Prabha, Mysuru, secured the second prize, while Udayashankar, Principal Photographer of The Indian Express, Mysuru, was awarded third place.

In addition, two special jury recognitions were given to senior photojournalists M.S. Manjunath and Indrakumar Dastenavar, both representing Prajavani, Bengaluru.

The awards will be handed over during the formal inauguration of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the journalists’ association, set to take place later today at Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall, Mangaluru.

The contest was centered around the theme of news photography, encouraging entries that captured compelling moments in journalism.

Prize details include:

  • First Prize: ₹10,000 and a plaque

  • Second Prize: ₹5,000 and a plaque

  • Third Prize: ₹3,000 and a plaque

    • Satish Ira, who served as the convenor for the photography competition, made the announcement via a press release.