Mr. Shivakumar Bellithatte
A passionate and detail-oriented journalist with experience in news reporting, content writing, and media production. Skilled in researching, interviewing, and delivering accurate and engaging stories across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. Committed to ethical journalism and impactful storytelling.
A journalist committed to ethical reporting, strong documentation, and impactful public-interest storytelling.
Shivakumar Bellithatte is a passionate and detail-oriented journalist with deep experience in news reporting, content writing, editing, research, and media production. His career reflects long-term commitment to developmental journalism, public accountability, and the welfare of the journalism community.
- Chief Correspondent, Kannada Prabha
- Director, State Journalists' Cooperative Association
- Former Vice President, Bangalore Press Club
- Former Secretary, Bangalore Press Club
- Member, Karnataka Information Department Journalists' Accreditation Certificate Committee
- Member, Journalists' Medical Assistance Review Committee, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
- Member, Karnataka Media Academy
- Honorary Advisor, State Senior Journalists' Forum
Professional Summary
A passionate and detail-oriented journalist with experience in news reporting, content writing, and media production. Skilled in researching, interviewing, and delivering accurate and engaging stories across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. Committed to ethical journalism and impactful storytelling.
Career Journey
- Completed postgraduate degree from the University of Mysore in 1998.
- Entered journalism by joining Mandya Suddi newspaper in Mandya as a reporter.
- Later joined Vijaya Karnataka newspaper as a Mandya correspondent during its early days.
- Served as Chief Reporter in Uday News, Ee Sanje, and The Times of India (Kannada).
- Worked for 12 years in Kannada Prabha, handling multiple responsibilities including Chief Reporter.
- Currently working as a News Editor at Vishwavani daily newspaper.
Achievements & Honours
Achievements
- Rendered significant service in developmental journalism with a strong focus on civic issues and public grievances.
- Used investigative reports to expose issues, attract government attention, and help poor citizens receive justice.
- Published documented reports that helped protect government assets and prevent misuse of public schemes.
- Published special reports on Kannada literature and language development, drawing institutional and policy attention.
- Worked to secure Health Karnataka cards and pension benefits for journalists.
- Facilitated financial assistance for journalists' medical treatment through the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and Valmiki schemes.
Honours & Awards
- Karnataka Media Academy Award Winner
- Kempegowda Award Winner (2015)
- Media Association Award Winner
- Karnataka Media Journalists Association Special Award
- Chamarajanagar District Rotary Award
- Bengaluru Rural Journalists Association Patrika Ratna Award
- Border Area Organizations Journalism Award