Anniversary of "The Aja Daily" celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, December 04 2018:
The commemoration function of the lone Tangkhul daily newspaper "The Aja Daily"was held yesterday, on its 26 years of news publication in local dialect, at town hall, Phungreitang Ukhrul.
A one minute silence was observed before the start of the programme as a mark of respect to the founder of the newspaper Ngathingkhui Hungyo.
Editor of "The Aja Daily", Valleyrose Hungyo in her keynote address, shared the struggle her family faced in the initial stage and said that The Aja Daily became one of the most popular newspapers for the Tangkhul community.
The local daily is bilingual for the convenience of local and non-local readers, said the editor.
Worngam Ningshen SP, Ukhrul dwelt on the roles of media in building the society and the nation at large while Sothing Shimray former President of MHJU (Manipur Hills Journalist's Association) deliberated on the relationship of public and the media practitioner in our contemporary society.
Lengthy discussion on misuse or social media, hawkers and literature was also held during the session.
Chairman i/c ADC, Ukhrul, leaders of Tangkhul social organization, intellectual well wishers also participated in the anniversary celebration.