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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jul 2: Press club day was observed by Udupi District Working Journalists’ Association in collaboration with Udupi press club at Jagannatha Sabha Bhavana, here on Sunday July 1.
Raj Gudi, assistant lecturer, School of Communication, Manipal inaugurated the programme by unveiling the copy of first Kannada newspaper Mangaluru Samachara. Ganesh Prasad Pandelu, president of UDWJA presided over the programme.
Addressing the programme Raj Gudi said, “My life changed after reading one newspaper article. Media has a power of changing one’s life. Media should not go by one sided opinion but it should create an atmosphere to create an opinion.”
“India is a fast developing country and the Indian media is going quite opposite when compared to other countries. People are nowhere running behind TRP instead they are behind getting Facebook likes. Indian media is unique and cannot be compared. Content is the key and language is the master. Journalists should adjust themselves with the changing trend. Otherwise, survival would be challenging,” he said.
He further said, “Today students have become opinionated which is not a good development. Ism is a dangerous thing, and if there is concept of 'ism' then let it be journalism'. A journalist should think scientifically and logically. Today social media is becoming a strong weapon.”
Rohini, senior assistant director, information department, said, “A journalism student must have a firm decision. This is information era. If you love your work, one can achieve anything.”
Jayakar Shetty Indrali, general secretary, Badagubettu too addressed the gathering.
Nazeer Saheb Katpady, newspaper distributor and Alevoor Dinesh Kini, Udupi district Rajyotsava awardee were facilitated on the occasion for their dedicated service in the media field.
Seven scholars Sharan Adhvaith, Aneesh Prasad Pandelu, Vibha V Rao, Harshitha Bhat, Archana Upadhyaya, Samanvi were honored on the occasion for their remarkable performance in SSLC and PUC.
Financial assistance was provided to Shruthi by UDWJA.
Santhosh Saralebettu, general secretary, Diwakar Hiriyadka, treasurer were present. Nagraj Rao Varkady convener welcomed the gathering and Harish Katapady rendered vote of thanks.
Pallavi Santhosh compered the programme.