Gopakumar gets Rahim Mechheri award

Malappuram, Kerala, Aug 19 (UNI) Noted media personality and Asianet Programme Coordinator T N Gopakumar has been selected for the Rahim Mechheri award for all round contribution to journalism.

The award, instituted by the Malappuram Open Forum in memory of Chandrika Editor Rahim Mechheri, carried prize of Rs 25,000 and a plaque.

Indian Union Muslim League Kerala unit president Panakkad Syed Muhammadali Shihab Thangal would present the award at a memorial meeting here on August 21, award committee chairman Panakkad Hyderali Shihab Thangal said.

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