<p>The state government has selected senior journalist Patil Puttappa for the Basava national award.</p>.<p>A selection committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Shivaraj Patil chose Puttappa for the award. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a citation, according to an official press release.</p>
<p>The state government has selected senior journalist Patil Puttappa for the Basava national award.</p>.<p>A selection committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Shivaraj Patil chose Puttappa for the award. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a citation, according to an official press release.</p>
