Haflong Press Club and Dima Hasao Journalists’ Union in collaboration with offices of District Information and Public Relations and Sub Div. Information and Public Relations centrally observed National Press Day at Ladies Welfare Society Hall, Haflong, today. Dr. Dipali Barman, Jt. Director was invited as the chief guest along with Purabi Phonglo, DIPRO and Purnima Hakmaosa, SDIPRO as guests during the programme.

The theme of the programme this year was Role of Media during the pandemic Covid-19 and its impact on Media. Various young journalists shared their views on their role as media persons and the shortcomings faced by them due to Covid-19 pandemic. Sharing their experiences during their reporting in the district they also shared how media fraternity is now under threat due to growing social media sources. The Dima Hasao media persons highly appreciated the sincerity and cooperation of the Medical department especially Dr. Barman for always responding positively to media and thus helping them in reporting correct information to the public.

Lauding the media in Dima Hasao for their active reporting, Dr. Barman said that it is because of media that all information and awareness regarding the pandemic helped in combating the virus to a great extend in this district. DIPRO Purabi Phonglo also appreciated the media along with the medical department and all those who are associated in combating the pandemic.

The meeting was presided by Editor Dima Hasao Post, Surjo Thaosen, President of Haflong Press Club and Dima Hasao Journalist Union, while Biplop Deb delivered the welcome speech and Dr. Nirmal Singh briefed about today’s theme.  

Others who spoke were journalists, Sukhen Phonglo, Pankaj Deb, Samsul Alam, Pankaj Timung, Zed Nunisa, Alisha Nunisa, Mamadul Barbhuyan and Swadeep Hasamsa. Saplings and gifts were distributed to all guests present and the journalists.

The day’s programme ended with a vote of thanks by Lalkam Hengna, Editor, Haflong Times who is also vice president of The Haflong Press Club.