Threats galore
IFP Bureau23 Aug 2023
Being a journalist in a conflict zone is always a risk and over the years the Manipur journalists have learned to take it in their stride.
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Being a journalist in a conflict zone is always a risk and over the years the Manipur journalists have learned to take it in their stride.
While we are all concerned with the negative fallout of saying the truth, we are blind to other possibilities it might also achieve in the not too distant future.
AMWJU general secretary Athokpam Jiten and games and sports secretary Moirangthem Khagemba Meetei were allegedly assaulted by a RAF team near Singjamei Police Station at Kakwa on Friday.
Mainland media's somewhat late attention to Manipur's more pressing issues is welcomed, but it made matters worse as they began to view the recent conflict through the prism of their ideologies and political leanings.
"Media reporting should not fuel public unrest further, but help in bringing peace and solution."
The AMWJU, EGM and MHJU have refuted the charges levelled by four student organizations against the media in Manipur.
The Assam Rifles’ official representing the office of PRO, assured the media organisations that such untoward incidents will not be repeated in the future.
Non-AMWJU members told not to use Press Vest with the union's logo.
A Grievances Cell has been set up to receive and address queries and grievances of media personnel in Manipur..
The AMWJU and the EGM have relaxed the cease-of-work notice of all media houses until further notice.
Internet shutdown and blockades along national highways of the state has caused great inconveniences to mediapersons in violence-hit Manipur
Bijoy Kakchingtabam has taken charge as new AMWJU president.
Mediapersons in Manipur demanded that the media be free from all external influences in the production of news.
MPCC leaders extended assurance to clear election-related advertisement bills in two installments by October 22.
CM Biren extended his gratitude to the media fraternity while speaking at the celebration of the 47th foundation day of Manipur Press Club in Imphal
Pointing out that media plays a vital role in social reformation of a society, Biren said that any genuine reports on the government will be "heartily welcomed".
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMWJU and the EGM on Wednesday decided to ban holding of all press meets, conferences, and public gathering at Manipur Press Club for now.
IFP Editorial: Once again, Poknapham has been threatened to stop publication for six months by a group. A joint meeting of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union and Editors’ Guild Manipur have decided on a 48 hour cease work strike of journalists.