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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- The Hindu
Fearless reporting is the soul of journalism: Police Commissioner
Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy on Wednesday, June 25, said it is important for reporters to maintain authenticity in the news and not rush to write or display news in a hurry. Speaking after presenting the 'Brand Mangaluru' award to Vijay Kotian Padu, reporter with a vernacular daily at the Mangaluru Press Club on Wednesday, Mr. Reddy said, in rush to be the first to provide the news, it is not good to write something that comes to the mind and cause injustice. In conflict situations, it is important to tell the truth, rather than treat the accused and the victim on equal footing. 'If you (reporters) write truth there is no need to fear,' he said. If compassion is reflected in the report then there will be no problem. The differences will ease out in the society. Journalists should act like a light to dispel darkness in the society. Fearless reporting, he said, was the soul of reporting. Referring to the work of Russian investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya, Mr. Reddy said if journalists do their work with noble intention he/she need not fear. Mr. Reddy said journalists, including those in Radio, kept on reporting on positive things while genocide was happening in Rwanda. Over the years differences among communities died down and effort was made to outlaw mischief mongers in Rwanda. 'Similar work needs to be done by journalists in Mangaluru too,' he said. The 'Brand Mangaluru' award was instituted by Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists Association. Mr. Padu was chosen for his report on Muslims donning 'Huli vesha'.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Make RTI a tool to fight corruption: SIC
Mangaluru: State information commissioner Badruddin K said there must be transparency in governance and a corruption-free environment, which is the purpose behind the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. He was speaking after presenting the Pa Go (Padyana Gopalakrishna) Award 2024, instituted by the Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists Association (DKDWJA), to journalist Rajesh Shetty Dota, at a ceremony held at the Mangaluru Press Club on Saturday. "The RTI and other similar Acts should not be misused. The RTI Act is a tool for journalists and the public to combat corruption. The cooperation of media is essential to ensure a corruption-free administration," he said. Stating that there is a need for reports that have a positive impact on society, he said the challenges of journalism have evolved over time, especially with the advancement of technology. "Remembering veteran journalists like Padyana Gopalakrishna is crucial for younger journalists, as they should be considered true guides," he said. Rajesh Shetty Dota, the recipient of the award, spoke about reporting on issues he observed in rural areas, which led to road construction for the local people, bringing him satisfaction. The award amount of Rs 10,000 was donated for the education of tribal children in Morantebailu. Vishwanath Jogi from the department of information & public relations was honoured on the occasion of his retirement.
