Mangalore: Ahmed Bava Bajal, Ismail Moodushedde and Hamza Malar have been selected for the Beary Sahitya Academy Awards  in recognition  of their contributions to Beary literature, language and culture.

This was informed to reports by the Academy Chairman Rahim Uchil on October 16, Tuesday. He said the Award presentation ceremony would be held on November 4 at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bangalore. Govinda  Karajola, Kannada and Culture Minister, will preide over the function.

If Ahmed Bava has served the community significantly, Hamza Malar, a journalist has already published 32 works. Ismail Moodushedde is a noted playwright.