World Press Freedom Day Observed
Date : 3rd May 2019 , Assam Don Bosco University, Sonapur
World Press Freedom Day Observed at Assam Don Bosco University
The Department of Mass Communication, Assam Don Bosco University observed World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2019.
As part of the event, senior ward winning journalist and Executive Editor, NE Zine, Ms Ratna Bharali Talukdar was invited to deliver a special lecture on “Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation” to the media students and faculty members of the University.
While highlighting the current challenges faced by media during elections and the growing prevalence of disinformation, along with the media's potential in supporting democracy, peace and reconciliation, Ratna Bharali emphasised that “it is necessary to ask critical questions and verify facts before putting it on public domain. Lies travel faster than truth.”
Monjib Mochahari
Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication
Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus
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