<p>Speaking at a press meet in Mandya on Thursday, DCP Ravikanthegowda, son of Ramanna said the collection of stories ‘Mana’ written by Dr Yallappa Kekepura has won the award for the year 2010. </p>.<p>High Court judge H N Nagamohan Das will present the award on the occasion. The award carries a cash price of Rs 20,000, plaque and certificate.<br /><br />A 600-pg book ‘Kanaja’, a collection of novels written by Ramanna, will also be released by novelist K Sathyanarayana. The book comprises 48 stories, one short story, he said and added Dr C P Nagaraju will speak about the book.</p>.<p>Popular Hindustani vocalist Fayaz Khan and troupe will present a programme on the day at 4 pm. Ramanna pratishtana president Dr K Puttaswamy, D P Rajamma, wife of Ramanna and others will participate, he added.</p>.<p>Applications invited<br /></p>.<p>Kuppalli Kuvempu Pratishtana and Dr Besagarahalli Ramanna Pratishtana has invited applications from interested youth for ‘Katha Kammata -2011’ to be held in November. For more details contact No 90, 16th cross, 4th stage, J P Nagar, Bangalore - 560 078 or call 26583645.</p>
<p>Speaking at a press meet in Mandya on Thursday, DCP Ravikanthegowda, son of Ramanna said the collection of stories ‘Mana’ written by Dr Yallappa Kekepura has won the award for the year 2010. </p>.<p>High Court judge H N Nagamohan Das will present the award on the occasion. The award carries a cash price of Rs 20,000, plaque and certificate.<br /><br />A 600-pg book ‘Kanaja’, a collection of novels written by Ramanna, will also be released by novelist K Sathyanarayana. The book comprises 48 stories, one short story, he said and added Dr C P Nagaraju will speak about the book.</p>.<p>Popular Hindustani vocalist Fayaz Khan and troupe will present a programme on the day at 4 pm. Ramanna pratishtana president Dr K Puttaswamy, D P Rajamma, wife of Ramanna and others will participate, he added.</p>.<p>Applications invited<br /></p>.<p>Kuppalli Kuvempu Pratishtana and Dr Besagarahalli Ramanna Pratishtana has invited applications from interested youth for ‘Katha Kammata -2011’ to be held in November. For more details contact No 90, 16th cross, 4th stage, J P Nagar, Bangalore - 560 078 or call 26583645.</p>
