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Imphal: A new daily newspaper has hit the stands today in Manipur. The Manipur News, a Manipur daily newspaper was launched at Hotel Imphal in the state capital. Senior journalist T Chandragupta is the editor of the new daily newspaper.
Speaking on the launching occasion, the president of Editor’s Guild Manipur, Khogendra Khomdram said that the profession of media is a challenging one. “One needs to go a long journey to achieve a feat in the line of professional journalism. One should not forget their mentors and past experiences,” he added.
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Also speaking on the occasion, the president of the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union, AMWJU, Bijoy Kakchingtabam expressed that there seems to be a perception of threat to the freedom of the press and media these days. He then stressed the need for journalists not to compromise the ethics of the profession.
Launching the newspaper, Manipur Health and IPR Minister, Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh said that strengthening the media is necessary to enlighten the public. The minister was speaking as chief guest on the occasion.
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Dr Ranjan then maintained that proper verification of news reports and other incidents that occurred is required before inclusion as news items. “Media plays a crucial role in enlightening the public in many spheres. It also plays a communicative role in communities. Information and opinion about any happening in the state is also narrated through the media,” he added.
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