Monday, Mar 10, 2025 09:45 [IST]
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GANGTOK, : The 19th Media Excellence Awards held on Saturday in New Delhi
recognized journalists across the country with SIKKIM EXPRESS editor Amit Patro
receiving the award of ‘Best Journalist of Sikkim.’
The honour was presented to Patro by Union
Minister of State for Corporation, Highway and Transport Harsh Malhotra, who
attended the event as the chief guest.
The
ceremony, which celebrated excellence in journalism, also had Dr.Sandeep Marwah,
chairman of AAFT University, in attendance as a special guest. The event
witnessed the recognition of numerous media professionals including
journalists, media educators and officials for their outstanding contributions
to the field of journalism.
Media
Federation of India founder and president Arun Sharma, in his welcome address,
emphasized the indispensable role that media plays in a democratic society. He
commended the media professionals present for their significant efforts to
inform and educate the public.
Chief
guest Harsh Malhotra congratulated both the organizers and the award recipients
for their dedication to excellence in journalism and their efforts to enhance
societal awareness through their work.
