Writer Janamaddi honoured with Lok Naik award

Sunday, 22 January 2012 02:02

Written by Staff Reporter

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Vizag: Noted writer Janamaddi Hanumat Sasthry of Kadapa felicitated by Lok Naik Foundation on Saturday. Justice Chalameswar - Supreme Court praised Mr. Sasthry for the great contribution of his works to the literary world both in English and Telugu.

As part of it, he received a cash prize of Rs. 1.25 lakh, apart from the Andhra Gnanapeeth puraskar at a grand celebrations at Kalabharati.

On the occasion of the celebrations, Dr. Y. Lakshmi Prasad, said, that every year the award would be presented to those who strived hard for the development of Telugu literature at a function to be held on January 18 to coincide with the death anniversary former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Mr. NT Rama Rao and noted writer Mr. Harivamshrai Bachan.

A life time achievement award given to S. Rajyalakshmi and a Telugu Tejam honour to Mr. Chivukula Upendra, Dy Speaker of NewJersy State Assembly on the occasion.

Mr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, former minister, Mr. Mohan Babu, actor, Mr. MVVS Murthy, Chairman Gitam University and others present at the ceremony.

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