India, Oct. 27 -- Bengaluru, Oct. 27 - Member of Legislative Council (MLC) K. Shivakumar has announced the establishment of TJS George Endowment National Award at the Karnataka Media Academy.

The award will be instituted in memory of the late veteran journalist TJS George and will recognise editors from across the country who uphold fairness and integrity in journalism.

Speaking after being felicitated at the Academy recently, MLC Shivakumar recalled his long association with journalism and said he had earlier instituted the Mookanayaka Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Endowment Award to honour columnists writing on social justice issues.

Remembering TJS George, Shivakumar said, "He was a truly impartial journalist who personally mentored and guided ...