Kohima Press Club pushes for permanent building

Published on Jun 7, 2025

DIMAPUR — Members of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) led by its president Alice Yhoshü, on Saturday gathered at the KPC plot in New Secretariat to clean the area, reiterating the urgent need for a permanent building, ahead of its 25th anniversary celebrations in January 2026.
In a press release, the KPC mentioned that Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announced on February 27, 2024, the construction of a permanent building for the Kohima Press Club would be completed within a year.
Members of the Kohima Press Club during a clean-up drive at the KPC plot in New Secretariat area on Saturday.
“One year and three months since the historic announcement of the Chief Minister, even the foundation is yet to be laid towards the construction of one of the state’s oldest press clubs,” it stated.
Kopelo Krome, KPC's founding member, former president, and advisor, noted that while other states prioritise press clubs with proper facilities, the KPC still lacks a dedicated space even after 24 years.
Echoing the advisor's sentiments, Yhoshü noted that despite being in the state capital, the KPC lacks a government-allotted building, permanent or temporary, with essential facilities for journalists to gather, hold press conferences, and conduct professional activities.

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She mentioned that the press club is currently functioning out of a rented space at the APO Building.
She highlighted that the KPC, founded 24 years ago by a group of Kohima-based journalists to support the welfare of media professionals, has grown significantly, now boasting over 60 members.
Given the growing number of media professionals, she emphasised the pressing need for a dedicated media centre in Kohima to serve local and visiting journalists.
Referring to the chief minister's assurance, she reiterated, “We hopefully look forward to the state government's commitment in making a permanent press club building in Kohima a reality.”