Sober Press Club foundation day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 06 2013 :
Unlike in previous years, the foundation day of Manipur Press Club was celebrated today in a sober manner devoid of the usual extravaganza in respect of DDK Guwahati stringer Thangjam Dwijamani alias Nanao who was killed in police firing while covering a public protest recently.
During the foundation day function which was presided over by President of All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) A Mobi Singh, a one minute silence was observed as mark of homage to the departed soul of Dwijamani.
In the evening, candles were lit at Manipur Press Club and prayed for the wellbeing of media persons in Manipur.
It may be noted here that after the formation of AMWJU in September, 1974, the need for a press club for the journalists in Manipur was felt and accordingly, Manipur Press Club was established on January 6, 1975 .