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Three Dakshina Kannada Residents Honoured with 2026 Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 10:02 AM
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Three individuals from Dakshina Kannada have been selected to receive the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award for 2026, recognising their contributions to the state. The recipients were announced by the Karnataka government in a ceremony held in Mangalore.
The Karnataka government announced that three residents of Dakshina Kannada will be honoured with the prestigious Rajyotsava Award for the year 2026. The award, which is conferred on the occasion of the state’s formation day, recognises individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.
The recipients, whose names were revealed during a ceremony in Mangalore, have been selected after a rigorous evaluation of their achievements and impact on society. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, where the honourees will receive the medal and citation from the Chief Minister.
The Rajyotsava Award has long been a symbol of state pride, celebrating excellence in areas such as literature, science, arts, and public service. The inclusion of Dakshina Kannada representatives highlights the region’s growing influence in Karnataka’s cultural and developmental landscape.
The recipients, whose names were revealed during a ceremony in Mangalore, have been selected after a rigorous evaluation of their achievements and impact on society. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, where the honourees will receive the medal and citation from the Chief Minister.
The Rajyotsava Award has long been a symbol of state pride, celebrating excellence in areas such as literature, science, arts, and public service. The inclusion of Dakshina Kannada representatives highlights the region’s growing influence in Karnataka’s cultural and developmental landscape.