Mangalore, February 12: Print and electronic media should bring out the news without twisting or exaggerating the facts, said Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda
Speaking after formally inaugurating the new hall of Patrika Bhavan here on Sunday, he said though the press club belonged to media, it was dedicated to people of entire Dakshina Kannada district, as it disseminates information to the people.
He said that the State government has sanctioned Rs 25 lakh each for the construction of Patrika Bhavan in those districts where there was no such facility for journalists. Apart from this grant, Rs 12.5 lakh each has been sanctioned for the facelift of the existing Patrika Bhavans.
He said that State Government has always encouraged journalists in many ways. Increasing the pension from Rs 1000 to Rs 2000 and conferring awards, etc were the favours of BJP government, he said.
Praising the Mangalore media for what he called 'their excellent work', he said the journalists here still have to play a responsible role in the future as the city is undergoing a speedy growth.
Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists' Union president P B Harish Rai presided over the function.
Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat, MCC Mayor Praveen Anchan, Mulky-Moodbidri MLA Abhaya Chandra Jain, Mangalore MLA UT Khader, and Bantwal MLA B Ramanath Rai were among the chief guests.
DK district Deputy Commissioner N S Channappa Gowda and Commissioner of Police Seemanth Kumar Sigh were also present.
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