Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Sri Lankan Journalists Visit Dakshina Kannada
A group of six senior journalists from Sri Lanka visited Dakshina Kannada district in India on December 27 and 28.
They came to learn more about the local media, culture, and cooperative institutions.
During their visit, they met with Indian journalists, political leaders, and representatives of cooperative institutions.
They also experienced local cultural events like traditional buffalo races and folk performances.
The visit was organized to strengthen the professional and cultural ties between the two regions.
A six-member delegation of Sri Lankan journalists visited Dakshina Kannada district on December 27-28.
The delegation interacted with local media professionals, political leaders, and cooperative institution representatives.
They visited the Mangaluru Press Club to discuss media practices and challenges in South Asia.
The journalists experienced local cultural attractions, including the Karavali Utsava and Yakshagana performances.
The visit was facilitated by the Karnataka Working Journalists’ Association to promote cross-border media dialogue.
- Who
- A six-member delegation of senior journalists from Sri Lanka, led by Patam Pasthyayul
- What
- A media exchange and familiarisation programme to strengthen professional and cultural ties
- When
- December 27-28
- Where
- Dakshina Kannada district, Mangaluru
- Why
- To promote cross-border media dialogue and provide insights into Karnataka’s cooperative, cultural, and governance models
- Delegation Size
- 6 members
- Lead Journalist
- Patam Pasthyayul
- Visit Dates
- December 27-28
- Host Organization
- Karnataka Working Journalists’ Association
- Key Locations Visited
- Mangaluru Press Club, Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, Pilikula Nisargadhama, Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- Cultural Events
- Karavali Utsava, Mangaluru Kambala, Yakshagana performances
- Economic Activities
- Jaggery manufacturing unit, self-help groups