From Preetam Brahma Choudhury
Kokrajhar: The National Press Day was observed by Kokajhar Press Club in collaboration with Kokajhar district administration at Kokrajhar Press Club with a colourful programme.
As per the programme president of Kokrajhar Press Club Preetam Brahma Choudhury hoisted the organisation flag followed by homage to the journalists who have lost their lives by Kokrajhar Press Club Vice-president Mustafa Hussain.
The media persons in the district discussed various problems faced by the working journalist including internal and external threat while doing their duties. A one minute silence was observed in memory of the journalists who are no more in this world.
Kokajhar Deputy Commissioner Bhaskar Phukan attended the function as chief guest. Uttam Brahma, District Programme Manager, National Health Mission, Kokrajhar was the appointed speaker and spoke on the Covid Pandemic and Role of media. DIPRO Kokrajhar TN Bora, Public Relation Officer BTC Someswar Basumatary, media persons from Kokajhar participated in the programme.
The district administration felicitated the media fraternity of the district with “Certificate of appreciation” in recognition of services and contributions in enriching and strengthening the ‘fourth pillar’ of democracy in the district which were handed over by the deputy commissioner Bhaskar Phukan.
