Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen releases the Kohima Press Club silver jubilee souvenir in Kohima
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KOHIMA — Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen formally released the souvenir of the Kohima Press Club’s (KPC) silver jubilee, themed 'Traversing 25 Years of Storytelling': Inspiring the Future', at the chief secretary’s conference hall on Monday.
The release took place in the presence of KPC President Vishü Rita Krocha, Vice President Vincent Belho, General Secretary Seyiekietuo Keretsü, Joint Secretary Nzanbemo Khuvung, Treasurer Reyivolu Rhakho, and souvenir committee member Chizokho Vero.
During the event, the chief secretary and KPC deliberated on issues and challenges faced by the media, particularly the print media, in the age of technological advancements.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio had formally released the souvenir cover earlier this year on January 20 during the KPC’s 25th anniversary celebration held simultaneously with the Northeast Media Conclave.
Convenor of the souvenir committee, Vishü Rita Krocha, stated that what began with a handful of visionary journalists planting a tender sapling 25 years ago at Khouchiezie in Kohima has now grown into a mature, sturdy tree. In commemoration of the milestone, she stated that the club honours the courage, struggles, and sacrifices of the founding members who paved the way for the existence of the club.
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Former President and Advisor of KPC, Alice Yhoshü, noted that KPC is a body of journalists formed with a shared conviction that the health of a democratic society rests on a free, vibrant, and ethically grounded press.
Over the last 25 years, the KPC has consistently nurtured the principles of the Fourth Estate, promoting ethical standards, professional fellowship, media education, and critical public dialogue, she added.
Chief Minister Rio, in his letter, stated that the KPC has come a long way from its humble beginnings when a group of 20 like-minded journalists based in Kohima envisioned a platform to strengthen the foundations of a free, responsible, and ethical press in Nagaland.
As one of the oldest press clubs in the state, Rio noted that it is laudable that the club has consistently upheld the principles of the Fourth Estate by promoting ethical standards, professional fellowship, media education, and meaningful public discourse, thereby contributing significantly to the democratic fabric of society.
Director of Information and Public Relations Dzüvinuo Theünuo stated that for 25 years, the KPC has worked steadfastly to safeguard the rights and interests of the press while providing vital informational, educational, and networking platforms for journalists to engage, learn, and effect meaningful change.
Through sustained engagement with government agencies, the promotion of ethical journalism, and the pursuit of higher professional standards, the club has played a significant role in strengthening the foundations of the media fraternity in Nagaland, the director added.