Cachar District Administration and DDIPR to jointly observe National Press Day

way2barak, November 13: –The Cachar District Administration, in association with the Regional Office of Information and Public Relations (I&PR), Barak Valley Zone, Silchar will jointly observe National Press Day 2026 on Monday November 16 bringing together members of the print and electronic media fraternity, academicians and distinguished personalities to deliberate on the evolving role and responsibilities of journalism in contemporary society.

The programme will commence at 11:30 AM at the New Conference Hall, Office of the District Commissioner, Cachar, Silchar.

District Commissioner, Cachar, Rahul Kumar Gupta, IAS will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The observance will feature a panel of distinguished keynote speakers including Dr. Paromita Das, Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Assam University, Silchar,Dr. Hussain Md. Bajlun Noor, Assistant Professor, R.S. Girls’ College, Sribhumi and Uttam Saha, Senior Journalist. They will share their perspectives and experiences on the changing landscape of journalism, the responsibilities of media professionals and the importance of maintaining public trust in an increasingly information driven society.

The central theme of this year’s programme is “Journalism: Populist or Responsible” a subject that invites meaningful reflection on the growing influence of media in shaping public opinion and the need to uphold accuracy, impartiality, professional ethics and accountability while reporting matters of public interest.

It’s worth mentioning that the National Press Day is observed every year on November 16 to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India and recognise the importance of a free, independent and responsible press in a democratic society. The occasion also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of journalists in keeping citizens informed and strengthening democratic values.

The Cachar District Administration and the Regional Office of Information and Public Relations, Barak Valley Zone, Silchar, have extended a cordial invitation to all members of the print and electronic media fraternity of Cachar to attend the programme and make the observance meaningful through their participation.

This is stated in a press release issued by Regional Office of Information & Public Relations, Barak Valley Zone, Silchar, Assam.