Vishweshwar Bhat to head Suvarna News as 'group-editor'

July 1, 2011

Mangalore / Bangalore, July 1: The editor-in-chief of 'Kannada Prabha' Kannada news daily, Vishweshwar Bhat, is now slated to take simultaneous control of the Suvarna News 24×7 channel, as group editor.

With this Mr Bhat has become the first prominent Kannada journalist to have a foot in both the print and electronic media.

However, sources within the 'Suvarna News' has confirmed that Hameed Palya, who had assumed charge as 'current affairs' editor' of the channel nearly three months ago, would continue in his post.

The development comes when the businessman-cum-parliamentarian Rajeev Chandrasekhar achieved his complete ownership on Kannada Prabha, which was established by Ramnath Goenka.

Mr Chandrasekhar's Jupiter Media & Entertainment Ventures began the creeping acquisition of Kannada Prabha, valued at Rs 250 crore, through a “strategic business alliance” with Kannada Prabha Publications in March 2010.

The stake transfer is now complete, according to sources in the know, although neither side has issued a formal communication yet on the extent or completion of the acquisition.

The purchase of the paper means Mr Chandrasekhar now has a Kannada newspaper and a Kannada news channel in his armoury in Bangalore. No other Kannada paper or channel has cross-media ownership.

Kannada Prabha, which has occupied the landmark Express building on Queen's Road in Bangalore, is expected to move to a new premises in October which it will share with Suvarna News.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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