Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 23:30 [IST]
Last Update: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 17:50 [IST]
GANGTOK, (IPR): The Government of Sikkim will honour four journalists for
their outstanding work in journalism and public-interest reporting on the
occasion of National Press Day 2026.
National Press
Day is observed annually across the country on November 16 to commemorate the
establishment of the Press Council of India and recognise the importance of a
free and responsible press.
Dilli Ram
Dulal, a senior journalist with over 23 years of experience in print and
electronic media, will receive the Y. N. Bhandari Best Journalism Award 2026
for his contributions to journalism, editorial leadership, literature and
public-interest reporting.
Sristi
Pradhan, State Correspondent for CNN-News18 and Sikkim Reporter, will receive
the Chief Minister’s Award for Reporting on Climate Change 2026 for her
extensive coverage of environmental challenges, particularly the 2023 Glacial
Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) and other climate-related incidents in the Himalayan
region.
Archana
Pradhan, founder of the digital media platform Sikkim Awalokan, will receive
the Chief Minister’s Award for Reporting on Women’s Issues 2026 for
highlighting women’s achievements, concerns and empowerment through
public-interest journalism.
Jewan Limboo,
founder of Sikkim Voice, will receive the Chief Minister’s Award for Reporting
on Human Rights 2026 for his people-centric coverage of human dignity, welfare
and the rights of ordinary citizens.
The awards
recognise the role of journalism in highlighting important social,
environmental and developmental issues and its contribution to public
awareness.
