National Press Day 2020: History, significance and quotes
4 years, 1 month ago

National Press Day 2020: History, significance and quotes

India Today  

The Press Council of India was instituted on November 16, 1966, to monitor the quality of reportage provided by the Indian press. History of National Press Day 2020 The First Press Commission 1956 envisioned a committee to protect the ethics of journalism and freedom of the press in India. About Press Council of India Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad is the present chairman of the Press Council of India. National Press Day 2020 quotes to share on WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook status Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost—Thomas Jefferson Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy—Walter Cronkite A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people—John F. Kennedy Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forego—Mahatma Gandhi Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one—A. It is the proudest that man can enjoy—Benjamin Disraeli Read: Bhai Dooj 2020: Wishes, quotes, messages, images for WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram Read: Happy Govardhan Puja 2020: Wishes, quotes, greetings, Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram status Read: World Diabetes Day 2020: Theme, date, history, significance and all you need to know

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National Press Day 2024: 10 things to know about the right to freedom of speech in India
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National Press Day 2024: 10 things to know about the right to freedom of speech in India

Firstpost  

National Press Day commemorates the importance of a free and independent press in India. Here are ten fascinating facts about the nuances of the right to freedom of speech and the challenges it faces November 16 is marked as National Press Day in India, commemorating the establishment of the Press Council of India in 1966. In a democratic society like …

Journalists conferred Press Council of India awards for excellence
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Journalists conferred Press Council of India awards for excellence

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Veteran journalist Vishwanath Sachdev was on Monday conferred the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award by the Press Council of India for his contribution to journalism. Journalists conferred Press Council of India awards for excellence {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Jitu Kalita, a correspondent with Assamese newspaper Niyomiya Barta, and A K Sreejith, a staff reporter with Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi, …

Journalists conferred Press Council of India awards for excellence
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Journalists conferred Press Council of India awards for excellence

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Veteran journalist Vishwanath Sachdev was on Monday conferred the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award by the Press Council of India for his contribution to journalism. Journalists conferred Press Council of India awards for excellence Jitu Kalita, a correspondent with Assamese newspaper Niyomiya Barta, and A K Sreejith, a staff reporter with Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi, have been conferred the …

Centre issues advisory for media ahead of Ayodhya ceremony
11 months ago

Centre issues advisory for media ahead of Ayodhya ceremony

The Hindu  

Ahead of nationwide celebrations on the occasion of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha on January 22, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on January 20 asked the media to refrain from publishing or telecasting any content that may be false or manipulated, or may disturb communal harmony or public order. In the advisory to newspapers, TV news channels publishers of news and …

National Press Day 2023: Date, history, significance
1 year, 1 month ago

National Press Day 2023: Date, history, significance

Hindustan Times  

George Orwell once said, “Freedom of the Press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticise and oppose” and as we gear up to mark National Press Day in India, we can't help but reflect on how journalism makes the fourth and last pillar of democracy. Press media includes various forms - traditional print publications such as …

World Press Freedom Day | Op-eds and Editorials
1 year, 7 months ago

World Press Freedom Day | Op-eds and Editorials

The Hindu  

Thirty years ago, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed May 3 as World Press Freedom Day. “Polarised political and societal discourse; erosion of trust; impositions of states of emergency and internet shutdowns; crackdown on critical voices and independent media; news desertification due to the collapse of traditional media business models; and tackling hate speech and online harms that disregard international …

National Press Day 2021: All you need to know about day marking establishment of Press Council of India
3 years, 1 month ago

National Press Day 2021: All you need to know about day marking establishment of Press Council of India

Firstpost  

The council acts as a moral watchdog for the Indian press, ensuring that journalists are not motivated by external influences or factors while reporting any story. National Press Day is observed annually on 16 November to honour the establishment of the Press Council of India. The present chairman of the Press Council of India is Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad, who …

The government tries to erect a facade of media freedom in response to India's low ranking in Press Freedom Index
3 years, 7 months ago

The government tries to erect a facade of media freedom in response to India's low ranking in Press Freedom Index

The Hindu  

The last week of April 2021 witnessed manifold frantic attempts by the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre to refute public comments and reports that criticised its abject failures in handling the second wave of COVID-19 in India. Indeed, says the IMC report on page 16, “a meeting between the Ambassador of India to France and RSF …

Modi Govt Committed to Freedom of Press, Says Amit Shah
4 years, 1 month ago

Modi Govt Committed to Freedom of Press, Says Amit Shah

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted the media fraternity on the National Press Day, asserting that the Narendra Modi government believed in the freedom of Press and opposed attempts to “throttle” it. Extending his greetings, Shah tweeted: “Our media fraternity is working tirelessly towards strengthening the foundations of our great nation. The Modi government is committed to the …

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