2nd foundation day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 04 2019:
Diamond Radio Station Khongjom, the State's first community radio, celebrated its 2nd foundation day at its station in Khongjom today.
26 Assam Rifles Khongjom Commanding Officer Col C Vidyadharan, Diamond Radio Chairman M Hemanta, Khongjom War Memorial Trust Advisor Lien Gangte and Deputy Director Commerce and Ind.
Ibohalbi Khumancha attended the event as dignitaries.
Speaking on the event, M Hemanta recalled the struggles and efforts that was put in to create Diamond Radio Station.
He said that with successful funding from UNICEF (a funding agency) Diamond Radio Station has been successfully included among other stations in North East under 60 best community radio stations across the country.
Stating that Diamond Radio Station is managed by Khongjom War Memorial Trust which broadcast a variety of programmes of different fields like health, sports, social and cultural activities, business and agriculture etc through FM channel.
Informing that he has been appointed vice president of All India Community Radio Association, he appealed to all to send their children at the Diamond radio station so as to let the children showcase and explore their talents.
He said that people can catch different programmes from Diamond radio daily at FM 91.2 Megahertz.
Diamond Radio Station, the State's only community radio station and 3rd North East community radio, is approved by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Hemanta added.