Tangkhul YouTube News channel launched
Source: Chronicle News Service / Lester Makang
Ukhrul, July 09 2021:
A first-ever Tangkhul YouTube News channel 'Tangkhul Express' has been formally launched in Ukhrul town on Friday.
The launch programme held at 3-in-1 Hotel, Phungreitang was attended by Ukhrul ADC caretaker chairman Dr Yaronsho Ngalung as chief guest and social activist Ravins YL and JERC Manipur & Mizoram member Nobert Khayi as guest of honour and special guest respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ngalung expressed that a visual news platform was long overdue for the news-starved populace of the district.
"But it's still a good start and I believe it's better late than never," he said, urging that the news channel to create a trademark identity of its own.
Congratulating the team, he expressed hope that the news channel would become a popular platform in highlighting local issues.
According to Dr Ngalung, the importance of local news media is increasingly felt by all and sundry.
"This is because local news platform can play a big role in bringing together intellectuals from different fields for a greater cause of the society," he said.
Representatives from civil society organisations like TSL, TMNL, TKS, TLL and others attended the event.