After Tripura BJP IT Cell In-Charge Chandan Debnath allegedly called journalists "enemy of the people" during a live session criticising media coverage of hospital overcrowding, the Journalists' Development Union of Tripura has demanded a public apology, giving him until midnight on July 2 or facing a protest. The Agartala Press Club has also condemned the remarks.
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A delegation of journalists, led by veteran journalist Buddha Prakash Agnihotri, met Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Awanish Kumar in Baberu on Monday and submitted a seven-point memorandum following the death of senior journalist Babulal Gupta.
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Editorial ethics in Indian journalism has come under renewed scrutiny after a Bengaluru court convicted the editor of a monthly magazine for criminal defamation, ruling that a 2021 article carried unverified and defamatory allegations against a government employee without supporting evidence. In its judgment, the court underlined that editors have a responsibility to verify facts, assess the credibility of sources, identify bias and ensure fairness before publishing serious allegations. It held that press freedom cannot be used to shield defamatory content that lacks truth, good faith or public interest. The ruling has prompted journalists and editors to reflect on what it means for newsroom accountability at a time when speed often competes with verification.
The Tripura Sports Journalists’ Club (TSJC) felicitated outstanding sportspersons from the state at its annual sports awards ceremony held on Friday at Abhishek Restaurant in Agartala. Veteran bodybuilder and sports organiser Dilip Bhattacharjee was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for his long-standing contribution to sports in Tripura. He has also served as Secretary of the Tripura Weightlifting and Gymnastics Association.
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