National Press Day, 2016 Celebration

DIPR
Imphal, Nov. 15: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Government of Manipur will observe National Press Day with a One Day Workshop on 16th November,2016 at 10;00 am at 1st Battalion Manipur, Banquet Hall, Imphal.
Dr. Najma A. Heptulla, Hon’ble Governor Manipur, Shri O. Ibobi Singh, Hon’ble Chief Minister Manipur and Shri K. Radhakumar Singh, IAS, Commissioner, IPR, Manipur will grace the function as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively.
On the occasion, Dr. Najma A. Heptulla, Hon’ble Governor will present the Manipur State Journalist Awards,2016 to seven journalist in different categories. The awardees are –(i) Shri Ranjit Oinamcha,Editor (Paojel) for Best Editor for National Integration and Communal Harmony, (ii) Km. Babycha, Staff Reporter (Hueiyen Lanpao) for Reporting on Science and Technology,(iii) Shri Kshetri Meghajit, Sub- Editor( Naharolgi Thoudang) for Parliamentary Reporting,(iv) Km Nomita Khongbantabam, Reporter( Hueiyen Lanpao) for Reporting on Art and Culture,(v) Shri Ibomcha Yumnam, Staff Reporter,(Poknapham) for Rural Reporting, (vi) Shri Naorem Gyanand, Special Correspondent(Hueiyen Lanpao) for  Reporting on Special reference to Women and Child and (vii) Shri Brahmacharimayum Devchandra Sharma , Staff Reporter(Poknapham) for Reporting on Health and Hygiene.
As part of the programme for National Press Day, 2016, there will be a workshop on the topic “Reporting from Conflict Area, a Challenge to the Media” W.Shamjai, President,AMWJU  and Shri Yumnam Rupachandra , Editor-in – Chief, Impact TV will  present papers and Shri A.K.Sanaton , Former President AMWJU will be the Moderator.
Musical Performance by Media Professionals is also organised as a part of the programme.