Chamarajanagar District in-charge Minister V. Somanna’s birthday celebrations, Presentation of ‘V. Somanna Vanasiri’ award to nature lovers and environmentalists couple C.M. Venkatesh and G. Jayalakshmi of Chamarajanagar and felicitation to achievers in various fields; Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graces the occasion, MP Pratap Simha inaugurates, MLA G.T. Devegowda presides, Minister V. Somanna and wife Shailaja V. Somanna chief guests, Senior Journalist Amshi Prasanna Kumar speaks about V. Somanna’s contribution to the society, MLAs S.A. Ramdas, Tanveer Sait & L. Nagendra, MLCs Dr. D. Thimmaiah, C.N. Manjegowda & Maritibbegowda, Journalist K.P Nagaraj and Progressive farmer & writer Chinnaswamy Vaddagere will be present, Nityotsava Kala Bhavan, near Ballal Circle, 5 pm.