Mysuru, Oct. 2 -- Chief Minister to confer prestigious award on renowned Karnatak classical vocalist during Dasara cultural event at Mysore Palace on Oct. 11

Renowned Karnatak classical vocalistDr. Mysore NagamaniSrinath has been selected for this year's prestigious 'Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan Award'.

The Government of Karnataka confers the Sangeetha Vidwan Award on artistes for their contribution to the field of music during the inauguration of the Dasara cultural programmes at Mysore Palace.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will present the award, comprising a Saraswati plaque, shawl, garland and cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh, to her on Oct. 11.

Announcing this in Bengaluru yesterday, Kannada and Culture Minister ShivarajTangadagi said that a ...