TODAY -
78th Information and Public Relations Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 01 2026:
The 78th Information and Public Relations Day, 2026, was celebrated today at the auditorium of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Nityaipat Chuthek, Imphal.
Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Oinam Sunil Singh, Chief Minister's Media Advisor, highlighted the importance of information dissemination and stressed the need to enhance the speed of news dissemination by the Directorate (DIPR) .
He stated that timely dissemination of news will enable the media to pick up Government information promptly and give it wider coverage, including prominence in headlines.
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Sunil emphasised the importance of strengthening DIPR's news dissemination in Meiteilon, recalling that the Directorate had earlier regularly disseminated news in the language.
He stated that Manipuri (Meiteilon) is the common language connecting the 36 communities of Manipur and stressed that the Directorate should take initiatives to popularise the language through its news dissemination.
Emphasising the need for a dedicated professional cadre, he stated that the proposed Manipur Information Service was essential for strengthening the department.
He expressed appreciation to the Secretary (IPR) for her support and thanked the Director for taking forward the proposal.
He also urged DIPR officials to formulate a policy for digital media and introduce a system for registering digital media organisations under the Directorate to ensure better regulation and recognition of the growing digital media sector.
Neeta Arambam, Secretary IPR, W Phajatombi Devi, Additional Director (IPR), T Ramesh Singh, Additional Director (P&D), officials and staff of DIPR, pensioners and representatives of various media bodies and media organisations attended the programme.
Retired officials and best-performing employees of the DIPR were feted.
The DIPR was established in 1949 and upgraded to the Directorate in 1974 .
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