Minister hails journalists’ efforts in COVID-19 crisis
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Somashekar presents annual awards at Press Day celebrations of MDJA
Minister in charge of Mysuru district S.T. Somashekar on Thursday thanked journalists for playing an important role in helping the government understand the pandemic situation and take steps accordingly. Speaking after felicitating senior journalists and presenting the annual awards to journalists of Mysuru district at the Press Day celebrations organised by the Mysuru District Journalists’ Association (MDJA) here, he said the reportage of the journalists on the COVID-19 crisis facilitated the government in taking necessary measures. “The media drew the attention of the government to the unprecedented crisis, and assisted us in taking corrective steps in successfully fighting the pandemic.” Referring to a short film screened on the occasion, he said the documentary showed the human side of journalists and how they rise to the occasion. It showed the crisis triggered from the pandemic and the imperceptible humanitarian efforts here.More Related News
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