DIPR celebrates 75 birthday : Media houses urged to verify news before going to presss
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, November 01 2023: The 75th anniversary of Directorate of Information & Public Relations (IPR) was observed today in a solemn function held at the auditorium of the Directorate at Nityaipak Chuthek, Imphal.

Speaking at the function as the chief guest, M Joy Singh, Commissioner, IPR, said that co-ordination between the IPR and other media fraternities is very necessary to deliver significant service to the public.

He said that IPR alone cannot sensitize the public about the various policies and programmes taken up by the Government without the cooperation of the other stakeholders.

He appealed to all stakeholders concerned to support the Government in this regard.

DIPR celebrates 75 birthday : Media houses urged to verify news before going to presss

M Joy also highlighted the various initiatives taken up by IPR to inform the people of the State on various events, programmes etc as well as welfare measures taken up by the department for the journalists of the State.

Dr Th Charanjeet Singh, Director, IPR, in his keynote address, said that since its existence, IPR has been disseminating information which is helpful for peace and harmony in the State.

He said that the Directorate is playing a key role in connecting people with the Government by providing information.

In this current scenario, the role of IPR as well as media in general is of utmost importance.

He appealed to the AMWJU, EGM and MHJU to co-operate with the Directorate in verify and avoid circulation of fake news in the media.

The IPR Director asked the officers, officials and staff of the Directorate to work sincerely with dedication and commitment to uphold the integrity and dignity of the Directorate.

He also asked the technical staff to upgrade their skills to adjust with the changing technologies and assured to provide all requirements.

Earlier, the IPR Commissioner inaugurated a Table Tennis Court in the DIPR Complex.

The Directorate also acknowledged the noble gesture extended by the Th Chaoba Memorial Charitable Trust, Singjamei in providing 30 media jackets to the DIPR officials.

The Directorate also felicitated the representatives of the Trust.

The Trust, in turn, showed gratitude to the Directorate by presenting tokens of appreciation.

Three officials of the Directorate were also feted for their distinguished service.

Many retired officials of the Directorate were present in the observation function and they were felicitated with a simple token of love and appreciation.

Invitees from the media fraternity, officers and staff of the Directorate as well as from the district offices attended the function.