Phani Bhushan Das honoured
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 22 2022:
All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) and Editors Guild Manipur (EGM) honoured Phani Bhushan Das, who played a pivotal role in establishing AMWJU.
Phani Bhushan Das who is 83 years old is on a three-day visit in the State.
He was honoured by AMWJU and EGM during a simple ceremony held at Manipur Press Club yesterday.
Phani Bhushan Das put in sincere efforts to establish the journalists' body and a press club in the State.
He is the founder member of AMWJU and he was the first treasurer of the Union as well.
He also worked as a PTI Imphal correspondent for a long time thereby contributing immensely in reporting.
AMWJU president Wangkhemcha Shyamjai and EGM president Khogendra Khomdram led in honouring the eminent personality yesterday.
Speaking at the occasion, Phani Bhushan Das expressed contentment in seeing the current status of journalists in the State who have advanced considerably.
He maintained that his efforts have paid off since the State has efficient journalists' bodies in the State and a proper press club now.