Thursday, January 15, 2026

Media Workshop at Panchayat Bhawan, Ambala on January 16th

DIPR:Thursday 15th January 2026 at 05:50 PM Media Workshop at Panchayat Bhawan Ambala Media Screen Online

Many useful discussions will take place on this occasion

Chandigarh/Ambala: 15thJanuary 2026: (Media Link 32/The Media Screen Desk):

In the medical field, doctors, when referring to their work, say that they "practice" at a particular place. Lawyers also say the same thing when referring to their profession – that they "practice" at a particular place. It is appropriate to call both mental and physical labor "practice." This applies to all areas of journalism. Whether it's writing news, writing features, clicking pictures, or making videos, continuous practice enhances the quality of the work. If this practice is neglected, then proficiency decreases.

A very popular couplet is from the '
Vrinda-Satsai' by the poet Vrind. In it, he says:

Through continuous practice, even a dull mind becomes intelligent.

Just as a rope, through constant rubbing, leaves a mark on a stone.

The benefit of continuous practice is also seen in journalism. The writing improves. The pen becomes sharper. The written posts become more incisive. In this regard, a workshop is also being organized.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Chandigarh, under the guidance of Additional Director General Vivek Vaibhav, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, will organize a media workshop 'Vartalap' for local media personnel at Panchayat Bhawan in Ambala on January 16th. It is worth noting that participating in such workshops is very beneficial.

Saturday, November 29, 2025

IFFI 2025: In Pictures -

 Red Carpet Arrivals at the 56th IFFI Closing Ceremony 2025

#IFFIWood, 28 November 2025

 The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 Closing Ceremony red carpet was graced by a host of dignitaries, cinematic legends, and popular film personalities.

The event attended by Chief Minister of Goa, Shri. Pramod Sawant, MoS MIB Shri L. Murugan, and Secretary MIB Shri Sanjay Jaju (with his wife).

The red carpet also illuminated by cinematic royalty, including Legendary Actor Shri Rajnikanth, Ranveer Singh, Rishab Shetty, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Tovino Thomas (with wife Lidiya), Vineet Singh, and international star Katherina Schuttler, Rakesh Omprakash Mehra.

See all the fashion, smiles, and final moments of elegance that brought the curtains down on a spectacular nine days of cinema!

 

Chief Minister of Goa is Shri. Pramod Sawant gracing the red carpet of IFFI 2025 Closing ceremony

MoS MIB Shri L. Murugan gracing the red carpet of IFFI 2025 Closing ceremony 

Secretary MIB Shri Sanjay Jaju with his wife on the red carpet of IFFI 2025 Closing ceremony 

Legendary Actor Shri Rajinikanth interacting with media on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony 

Actor Rishab Shetty on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

Director and International competition Jury Chairperson Mr. Rakesh Omprakash Mehra on red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

Actor Ranveer Singh on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

Dr. Kiran Shantaram s/o legendary director V. Shantaram on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony 

German actress Katherina Schuttler gracing the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony 

Indian Actress Amiee Baruah greeting media on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

MD NFDC Shri Prakash Makdum on the Red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony 

Actor Kishore Kadam from movie Gondhal on the Red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

Actor Tovino Thomas with wife Lidiya Tovino on the Red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

Actor Vineet Singh on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

Actress Rajeshwari Sachdev on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony

 

Actress Tran Quan and Director Ash Mayfair of the movie " Skin of Youth" on the red carpet of IFFI Closing ceremony 

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PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Ritu Shukla/Darshana Rane | IFFI 56 - 120

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Lights, Camera, Accreditation!

 प्रविष्टि तिथि: 29 OCT 2025 at 3:32 PM by PIB Delhi

Media Accreditation for 56th IFFI Open Till 5th November -Apply Now!

Exclusive Opportunity for Media: FTII’s Film Appreciation Course at IFFI 2025

IFFIWood, 29 October, 2025

Are you a mediaperson looking to cover the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

Register now as a media delegate through the official portal:

https://accreditation.pib.gov.in/eventregistration/login.aspx

The 56th edition of IFFI will be held from 20th to 28th November 2025 in Panaji, Goa. Accredited media professionals will have exclusive access to film screenings, panel discussions, masterclasses, and networking sessions with eminent filmmakers and artists from across the globe.

Adding further value, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) will conduct a Film Appreciation Course on 18th November 2025, exclusively for accredited media persons. Journalists who could not attend the course in previous editions will be given preference this year.

Mediapersons may kindly note that the portal for media accreditation will remain open till 5th November 2025.

Applicants are advised to carefully follow the instructions on the portal and upload all required documents, including valid identity proof and professional credentials. Detailed eligibility criteria and documentation guidelines are available on the accreditation website.

For any assistance or queries, journalists may contact the PIB IFFI Media Support Desk at iffi.mediadesk@pib.gov.in.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha, said,

“IFFI is a pivotal event that unites diverse cinematic voices from across the world. PIB is committed to ensuring a seamless accreditation process and supporting journalists in covering this prestigious festival comprehensively.”

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Panaji, Goa, IFFI celebrates India’s cinematic legacy while fostering global collaboration and creativity. Each year, over 45,000 film enthusiasts and professionals come together for nine days of cinematic celebration — immersing themselves in stories that inspire, challenge, and connect audiences worldwide.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Asia’s premier celebration of cinema. Apply today and secure your path to cinema's grand stage, that is, IFFI 2025!

Key Information:

👉🏻Media Accreditation Portal: https://accreditation.pib.gov.in/eventregistration/login.aspx

👉🏻Media Accreditation Portal to Remain Open from 15th October to 5th November 2025

👉🏻Festival Dates: 20th – 28th November 2025

👉🏻Venue: Panaji, Goa

👉🏻Film Appreciation Course Date: 18th November 2025

👉🏻Support Email: iffi.mediadesk@pib.gov.in

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PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Sayyid Rabeehashmi / Sriyanka Chatterjee / Yash Rane / Priti Malandkar | IFFI 56 - 001

 रिलीज़ आईडी: 2183748

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

National Award-Winning Film 'Chalo Jeete Hain'

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting//Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 16 SEP 2025 at 5:09 PM by PIB Delhi Regarding Film 'Chalo Jeete Hain'

Set for Special Nationwide Re-release

*Lakhs of ‘Silent Heroes’ to be Honoured on PM Modi’s Birthday, post the screenings of National Award-winning film ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’

*A Powerful Tribute to PM Modi's Life and Swami Vivekananda’s Philosophy to Inspire Youth

New Delhi: 16th September 2025: (PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Online Desk)::

National Award-winning film “Chalo Jeete Hain”—a moving cinematic tribute to Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy “Bas wahi jeete hain, jo doosro ke liye jeete hain” (Only those are truly successful who live for others)—is set for a special re-release across India from September 17 to October 2, 2025. The critically acclaimed film, among the most viewed short films of 2018, will be screened in lakhs of schools and nearly 500 cinema halls nationwide, including PVRInox, Cinepolis, Rajhans and Miraj.

Inspiring Young Minds

To mark the re-release, the ‘Chalo Jeete Hain: Seva Ka Sanman’ initiative has been launched. Under this initiative, ‘Silent Heroes’ of schools and society—watchmen, cleaning staff, drivers, peons and others who contribute quietly to the smooth functioning of daily life—will be honoured and felicitated. These ceremonies will take place after students watch the film along with the ‘Silent Heroes’, inspiring young minds to live not just for themselves but in service of others.

A Tribute to Swami Vivekananda's Philosophy

The film is inspired by a childhood incident from the life of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. It tells the story of young Naru, who, deeply influenced by Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy, seeks to understand its meaning and strives to make a difference in his small world. With this initiative, the timeless message of selflessness and service will reach a new generation in an impactful manner.


Nationwide Impact

“This movement carries a deeply powerful message. It will inspire millions of young minds about valuing and respecting every work and each individual. It reinforces the timeless values of selflessness, empathy and duty to the nation—a true tribute to our Prime Minister,” said producer Mahaveer Jain. “Through this film, we hope to ignite a spark in the hearts of youth, encouraging them to live a life of purpose and to contribute positively to society,” he added.

Winner of the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Values, “Chalo Jeete Hain” continues to resonate with audiences. Directed by Mangesh Hadawale and presented by Aanand L. Rai and Mahaveer Jain, the film’s message of living for others remains as relevant today as when it was first released. Its special re-release now seeks to carry that message further, as a tribute to the inspiring life and philosophy of the Prime Minister.

The screenings in schools are a significant part of this initiative, ensuring the film's message resonates with students and encourages them to embrace a life of purpose.

****//Dharmendra Tewari//Navin Sreejith//(रिलीज़ आईडी: 2167218)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

India’s Vibrant Press and Media Ecosystem Expands...

 Ministry of Information & Broadcasting//Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav//प्रविष्टि तिथि: 23 July 2025 at 8:45 PM by PIB Delhi

...With Over 1.55 Lakh Publications and 908 Private TV Channels

Prasar Bharati Expands Regional Outreach Through DD Free Dish and BIND Scheme

92 Private and 50 DD Channels Available on DD Free Dish, Covering Multiple Regional Languages

New Delhi: 23rd July 2025: (PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Online Desk)::

Symbolic Photo By Pexels

India has a vibrant press and media ecosystem,
which has witnessed growth in recent years, as mentioned below:

Number of publications registered with the Press Registrar General of India has increased from 1.05 Lakh in 2014-15 to 1.55 Lakh in 2024-25.

Number of private satellite TV Channels have also increased from 821 in 2014-15 to 908 in 2024-25.

As of today, 92 private channels and 50 Doordarshan Channels are available on DD Free Dish. Both private and DD channels operate in various regional languages, ensuring wider audience reach across the country.

Expansion of Prasar Bharati’s network across the country is a continuous process undertaken under the Broadcasting Infrastructure & Network Development (BIND) Scheme 2021-26. Three transmitters have been approved under this scheme in Himachal Pradesh. These include 5kW transmitter in Mandi and 1kW FM transmitters in Chamba and Dharampur each.

This information was submitted by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan in Lok Sabha today.

***//Dharmendra Tewari \ Navin Sreejith//(रिलीज़ आईडी: 2147585)***

Newspapers, Periodicals and TV Channels Urged to Register on PB-SHABD

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting//Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav//प्रविष्टि तिथि: 23 July 2025 at 7:02 PM by PIB Delhi

PB-SHABD Platform is for Free Access to Authentic News Content

New Delhi: 23rd July 2025: (PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Online Desk)::

Prasar Bharati has extended an invitation to all newspapers, periodicals, and TV channels across India to register on its newswire platform, Prasar Bharati Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD), to access high-quality news and multimedia content free of cost.

File Photo

Launched in March 2024, PB-SHABD offers over 800 news stories daily in multiple Indian languages, covering more than 40 diverse categories. The platform also features live feeds of key national and international events, a rich archive of visual content, and regularly published explanatory and research-based articles. All content is made available in usable formats, ensuring ease of access for media organisations and content creators.

In a recent meeting chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Shri Sanjay Jaju, emphasis was laid on onboarding all credible media organisations to ensure authentic and comprehensible information is widely disseminated.

Media organizations can learn more about the platform at shabd.prasarbharati.org and view the official brochure here:

https://shabd.prasarbharati.org/public/assets/E-brochure_SHABD_balanced%20final_web.pdf

Registration is free and available at shabd.prasarbharati.org/register

For further assistance, please contact: Ms Jayanti Jha, Assistant Director, PB-SHABD, Email: jha.jayanti16[at]gmail[dot]com

***//Dharmendra Tewari\Navin Sreejith//(रिलीज़ आईडी: 2147492)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Call for press meet and rally bz PRTC

 Sat Sri Akal Ji to all the press colleagues.

It is a request to all the press heroes that tomorrow on 04/06/2025, a grand gate rally is being held at the gate of PRTC Ludhiana Depot regarding the difficulties faced during duties and the discriminatory behavior towards the workers by the management. Therefore, to bring our voice to the general public, it is a request to you to reach the gate of PRTC Ludhiana Depot tomorrow at 10 am.

By - Jagtar Singh *9877567428

State Joint Secretary

Punjab Roadways Pan Bus/PRTC Contract Workers Union 25/11

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Now AIR Library at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur

Vice President's Secretariat//Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav//Posted On: 27 OCT 2024 ;1:32PM by PIB Delhi

Text of the Vice President’s Address at the Inauguration Ceremony of the AIR Library for Advocates at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur (Excerpts)::


Jaipur//New Delhi>
27 OCT 2024 (PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Online)::

Justice MM Shrivastava, Honourable Chief Justice Rajasthan High Court, a remarkable human being. क्या शुरुआत की है, दिवाली का तोहफा दे दिया आपको, अपने तरीके से दे दिया| Sir, as a member of this Bar, I am grateful.

Honourable justice Inderjeet Singh has his own mannerism, his own working pattern. I have not had the occasion to appear before him in court but outside court, he's a gentleman.

Advocate Pawan Sharma and Advocate Raj Kumar Sharma, वह क्या कहते हैं जय और वीरू, इनको सब नुस्खे पता है यह आते हैं तो आज के दिन मेरा आना बहुत मुश्किल था| मैं कर्नाटक में था दो दिन, IIT जोधपुर का कार्यक्रम था, गुवाहाटी में मेरा कार्यक्रम है पर यह ऐसे व्यक्ति को लेकर आ गए Ramesh ji Sharma निर्णय पहले कर लीया मुझे तो मोहर ही लगानी पड़ी| Advocate Bhuvnesh Sharma, Chairman Bar Council of India. I have had the occasion to be member of Bar Council of Rajasthan. I could not become Chairman and I could not be representative to Bar Council of India because of a Rule. Advocate Prahlad Sharma ji, I greet him if he is not present in his absence, President of the High Court Bar Association.

Metro-1, Metro-2, Jaipur district मेरे समय नहीं थे, I'm an old timer but presence of the district judges, members of the judiciary on this occasion, I am greatly touched.

When I became Vice President of the country, In the very first week or so, I was invited by the Supreme Court Bar Association. I Had been its member. The honourable Chief Justice and other justices were present that was a good occasion. I have been in that bar for quite long. As a matter effect, I became member of that bar a little before I was designated a senior advocate. So my connection with that bar was about three decades or more. पर मैं तो आपका हूं और कहते हैं ना नाखून उंगलियों से अलग नहीं हो सकता।

I have been created by this bar. मेरा परम सौभाग्य था कि मैंने ऐसे अधिवक्ता का कार्यालय अपनी कर्मभूमि बनाई स्वर्गीय N L Tibrewal, very high ethical standards. I would say the highest we can ever have. Totally non compromising when it comes to integrity, उनके दफ्तर से कोई खाली हाथ नहीं गया। जिस दिन बहस करते थे मौके पर फीस की बात नहीं करते थे। बहस के बाद ही करते थे यह उनके सिद्धांत था। He valued his commitment to profession more than his bank balance and the God was very kind to him. He was high court judge not for a long period, a decade or so but he became acting Chief Justice, was acting governor for about a year. ऊपर वाला न्याय में कभी कमी नहीं रखता है।

जो काम आज हुआ है, दो way हैं, कुछ उनमें विरोधाभास है थोड़ा सा, e-Library आज से दो दशक पहले दिल्ली से दो ट्रक रवाना किया मैंने वह मेरी लाइब्रेरी थी। 1940, if I am not mistaken Sudhanshu Ji, all India reporter मेरे पास था, क्रिमिनल लॉ जनरल थी शुरू से, सुप्रीम कोर्ट केसेस थे 1669 से, लेबर लॉ जनरल थे बहुत से।

I had gone digital then, तो मेरे दफ्तर में मैंने कोई किताब नहीं रखी और तब टेक्नोलॉजी ज्यादा नहीं थी आज के दिन टेक्नोलॉजी का आलम यह है, if we speak in terms of Bharat home to one-sixth of humanity, we account for more than 50% of global digital transactions. यदि आप अगर इंटरनेट कंजंप्शन की बात करोगे प्रति व्यक्ति तो per person data consumption of internet for an Indian is more than that of China and USA taken together. हमारे डिजिटल ट्रांजेक्शन जो हो रहे हैं उनके हालत यह हैं की you combine all the digital transactions of USA, UK, France and Germany, फिर भी हमारे उनसे चार गुना है ऐसे भारत में इसकी शुरुआत का बहुत बड़ा मतलब है. I congratulate the leadership of the Bar and also Members of the Bar.

Technology adoption is no longer luxury, it is no longer a need, it is the only way out. आज के दिन यंग लोग अप्रिशिएट करेंगे, मेरी उम्र के लोग कम करेंगे they will appreciate that disruptive Technology have come. एक नया इंडस्ट्रियल रिवॉल्यूशन आ गया है। we are on a cusp of very big change artificial intelligence, internet of things, machine learning, blockchain. पहले अंग्रेजी के शब्द हुआ करते थे हकीकत में जो उनका डाइमेंशन है बहुत दूर तक ले जाता है. आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस आपकी बहुत मदद कर सकती है। मेरा अनुरोध रहेगा Bar के सदस्यों से की working sessions कराने चाहिए। Let there be technological sessions where you come to know about it. जो समय आप व्यतीत करोगे आपको अंदाजा नहीं है की आप कितना समय बचा पाओगे। Your quality will go up और आपकी काबिलियत इसी चीज में है कि indicator बनो। जब यह सब कुछ अपने हाथ में है उसको नहीं use करना आपके साथ, खुद के साथ अन्याय होगा।

इससे जो बहुत बड़ी क्रांति देश में आई है जिसको हम कहते हैं कि लंबे समय के बाद बड़ी मांग होती रही थी अंग्रेजो के कानून को हम कब तक ढोते रहेंगे, कब तक बर्दाश्त करते रहेंगे, उनका कानून उनको बचाने के लिए था। The journey from Dand Vidhan to Nyaya Vidhan is a significant journey unshackling us from colonial mindset and colonial legacy. जुलाई से तो लागू हो गए हैं, this is boon to the young lawyers. You can now steal the march and please be part of it.

यदि अगर आप ऐसा करेंगे and you will mix it with technology, you will have great gain. I had the good fortune to preside the Council of States, the House of Elders, the Upper House when these three legislations were passed. 

A very powerful committee went into each and every provision, it was analyzed at micro level. मैं आपको यही कह सकता हूं कि मैं तो अंदाजा नहीं लगा सकता था,

...JK/RC/SM//(Release ID: 2068632)

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Press Conference regarding Malwinder Singh Mali on 4th October 2024

 Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 15:44 Via WhatsApp

Chandigarh Civil Society to Hold Press Conference on Illegal Arrest of Activist

Chandigarh: 3rd October 2024: (The Media Screen Desk)::

Get ready for a significant press conference tomorrow! Chandigarh Civil Society is hosting a press meet on October 4, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Plot No. 1, Sector 28-A, Chandigarh ¹. The conference will address the illegal arrest of renowned political analyst and social activist Malwinder Singh Mali. 

Key Agenda Items:

- Illegal Arrest of Malwinder Singh Mali: Discussion on the unjust detention and its implications.

- Violation of High Court Notification: Examination of Notification No. 159 dated 22/09/2023 and the violations that have occurred.

- Next Steps and Future Programs: Outlining the society's plans and strategies moving forward.

You're Invited!

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend this crucial press conference. 

For more information, contact Dr. Pyara Lal Garg at 99145-05009

Don't miss this media meet to stay informed about critical social issues and the efforts of Chandigarh Civil Society. Mark your calendars for tomorrow, October 4, at 11:30 AM!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Media and Entertainment sector poised for a Significant Leap

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting//Posted On: 18 SEP 2024 3:27PM by PIB Delhi

Cabinet clears establishment of National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) 

*Cabinet clears establishment of National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR)

*Government’s push towards advancing the creators economy to ensure economic growth and employment opportunity

*NCoE to enhance India’s soft power globally & attract foreign investment by positioning India as a content hub for providing state-of-the-art content


New Delhi
: 18th September 2024:(PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Desk)::

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) as a Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013 in India with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Confederation of Indian Industry representing the industry bodies as partners with the Government of India. The NCoE will be set up in Mumbai, Maharashtra and is in pursuance to the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs’ budget announcement for 2022-23 for setting up of an AVGC Task Force in the country.

AVGC-XR sector today plays an indispensable role in the entire realm of Media and Entertainment including filmmaking, Over The Top (OTT) platforms, gaming, advertisements and several other areas including health, education and other social sectors thereby encompassing the overall structure of the country’s growth story. With rapidly evolving technology and increasing internet penetration all across the country, coupled with one of the cheapest data rates, the usage of AVGC-XR globally is poised to grow at an exponential pace.

Driving the growth of AVGC-XR sector

To keep up with this brisk pace, the National Centre of Excellence is being established to act as the pinnacle institution to anchor the AVGC-XR ecosystem in the country. Along with offering specialized training-cum-learning programs to equip both amateurs and professionals with the latest skill sets in cutting-edge AVGC-XR technologies, this NCoE will also foster research and development and will bring together experts from various fields like computer science, engineering, design and art that can lead to major breakthroughs in the field of AVGC-XR. This National Centre of Excellence will also extensively focus on creation of India’s IP for both domestic consumption and global outreach, overall leading to creation of content based on India’s rich historical and cultural heritage. Further, the NCoE will function as an incubation centre by providing resources for nurturing startups and early-stage companies in the AVGC-XR field. Also, NCoE will serve not only as an academic accelerator but also a production/ industry accelerator.

By positioning this NCoE as the driving force for the growth of AVGC-XR industry it will serve as one of the biggest sources of employment for the youth from all parts of the country. This will give an enormous push to the creative arts and design sector and make India the hub for AVGC-XR activities furthering the goals of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative.

The NCoE for AVGC-XR will also position India as a content hub for providing state-of-the-art content thereby enhancing India’s soft power globally and attracting foreign investment into the Media & Entertainment Sector.

*****//MJPS/BM/SKS//(Release ID: 2056000)

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Special event dedicated to World Photography Day

Sunday 18th August 2024 at 3:55PM

Photographers organized blood donation//medical camp

Chandigarh Photographers Association, Manav Kalyan Parisar, Evoke Builder and Kumar Brothers and Unimark Pharma India Limited jointly organized a program at the Community Center in Sector-22

Mohali: 18th August 2024: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//Media Screen Online)::

The history of photography is very old, but the history of photography's relationship with the media is also not new now. Today's media is incomplete without photos or videos. During this duty of camera with the media, journalists faced dangers many times, but journalists accepted these challenges even by risking their lives. Remembering this period of life related to the camera, photo-journalists also organized a medical checkup camp and also donated blood. It is important to mention here once again that all this was done in connection with World Photography Day.

Chandigarh Photographers Association, Manav Kalyan Parisar, Evoke Builder and Kumar Brothers and Unimark Pharma India Limited jointly organized a blood donation and medical checkup camp at the Community Center in Sector 22, Chandigarh dedicated to World Photography Day. On this occasion, Councilor of Ward No. 22 Anju Katyal and Councilor of Ward No. 17 Damanpreet Singh attended as special guests. Association President Gurcharan Singh and all the members donated blood in the camp and called upon the people to come forward for this work.

All the photographers present on this occasion shared their experiences while sharing their views about World Photography Day. All the blood donors were appreciated by the guests who reached the camp and other people were also asked to contribute in social service. Association President Gurcharan Singh and Chairman Naresh Sharma honored all the blood donors and presented mementos to the dignitaries. On this occasion, people were examined by specialist doctors of Medicine, Orthopedics, Skin, ENT, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Acupressure, Gynecology and Physiotherapy and free medicines were given as per the need. On this occasion, all the members of Chandigarh Photographers Association and Manav Kalyan Parisar as well as photographers associated with various organizations also participated.

It is worth noting that World Photography Day is celebrated every year on 19 August. The purpose of this day is to honor the art and science of photography and appreciate the contribution of photographers. The celebration of this day started with an important announcement made by France in 1839, when they shared the Daguerreotype process with the world, which was the first practical method of photography.

Photography is not only a medium of art, but it is also a way to cherish historical and personal moments. In today's time, the development of digital photography has made it more accessible, making it more popular.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Media Invite from Partap College Ludhiana

Thursday 14th March 2024 at 10:29 AM 

A National Seminar on 16 March 2024

Ludhiana: 14th March 2024: (Karthika Kalyani Singh//The Media Screen OnlineDesk)::

Partap College of Education, Ludhiana is going to organize National Seminar on Unlocking the Potential of Teacher Education in the Digital Society on 16 March 2024 by IPDA India & IQAC, Partap College of Education, Ludhiana, sponsored by College Development Council (CDC), Panjab University, Chandigarh.

The inaugural program is scheduled to be held at 10.00 am in the college auditorium. Dr. Dilpreet Singh, Senior Scientist, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Ludhiana will be the keynote speaker for the seminar.

All media persons covering the education beat are cordially invited for the coverage of the seminar. All related media persons are requested to kindly depute their photographers and correspondents for the coverage of this National Seminar.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Media invite from Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha on 7th

Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 19:43 WhatsApp

Agenda: Submission of Memorandum for ban on EVM

Chandigarh:6th February 2024: (Media Link//The Media Screen)::

Media invite has been issued by Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha to cover the submission of memorandum demanding for ban of EVM's in Govt elections and observations. The memorandum will be submitted to President of India through DC office Chandigarh by residents of tri-city on Wednesday 7th February 2024 at 03:00 PM. Media teams are invited at plot number1, Sector 18A, Chandigarh. 

While having a telephonic conversation with Punjab Screen Media, Captain GS Ghuman said that, ''We have been associated with Advocate Bhanu Pratap Singh (SC), when back in 2019, he raised his voice against the use of EVM in Electoral Voting in the country.'' Advocate Bhanu Pratap Singh is also the president of Rashtriya Janhit Sanghrash Party.  

Contact person is Capt. Ghuman W/A 62801 67985

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Monday, October 30, 2023

PIB organises Media Tour for Journalists to Assam and Meghalaya

Posted on  30 October 2023 at 2:13 PM by PIB Mumbai

An opportunity to understand the various Govt. initiatives 


Mumbai
: 30th October 2023: (PIB//The Media Screen Online Desk)::

Journalists from different parts of Maharashtra will be touring Assam and Meghalaya from the 29th of October, 2023 to the 4th of November 2023 as part of a Media Tour organized by the Press Information Bureau, Maharashtra - Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The participating journalists arrived in Guwahati yesterday and were greeted with a traditional welcome.

The Media Tour on arrival at Guwahati Airport

In the next few days, the journalists will be visiting different organisations and meeting important personalities in Assam and Meghalaya. Various organisations that the journalists visit include Assam Rifles, North East Council, Khasi Autonomous Hill Development Council, Assam Police, Tourism Department, AIIMS -Guwahati, IIT-Guwahati among others. They will also be interacting with the media in the region.

Visit to Meghalaya’s famous Root Bridge

The Media Tour envisions to provide to journalists from Maharashtra an opportunity to understand the various Government initiatives being undertaken in the north-eastern states of Assam and Meghalaya.  It also aims to provide an understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the region. Such an interaction will sensitize the journalists towards local conditions, socio economic and political state of affairs and developmental efforts of the Government. It is hoped that through this tour a long-term partnership is created between the media and Government departments in the two regions providing scope for further dialogue and exchange of ideas.

The Media tour is being conducted under the leadership of Ms. Jaydevi Pujari Swami, Deputy Director, PIB Mumbai and with the support of PIB Guwahati, PIB Shillong and DDK Shillong. Various Marathi, Hindi and English print and electronic media organisations are part of the Media Tour.

****//Nikita J/CY// (Release ID: 1973004) 

Thursday, March 23, 2023

'Save Journalism' Day observed across country on the call of IJU

Thursday 23rd March 2023 at 07:55 PM

Journalists raised voice against increasing attacks on journalism


Chandigarh
: 23rd March 2023: (Kartika Singh//The Media Screen):: 

Indian Journalists Union observed a demonstration on the martyrdom day of  Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev.

On this occasion, Under the leadership of (IJU), various journalists organizations staged protests across the country. In Chandigarh, on the invitation of IJU, Punjab and Chandigarh Journalists Union and Chandigarh and Haryana Journalists Union raised their voices against the increasing attacks on journalism at Plaza located in Sector-17. 

Addressing journalists fraternity present there, General Secretary of IJU Balwinder Singh Jammu and Punjab and Chandigarh Journalists Union President Balbir Singh Jandu said that the efforts are being made to suppress journalism in the country since 2014. The voices raised against the ruling party are being crushed by the central government. In this way, attempts are being made to undermine the fourth pillar of democracy. Nowadays, most of the media houses have been taken under the control of the governments, the media houses that are there are being occupied by the big corporate houses of the country.

Senior leaders of the Union Ram Singh Brar, Jai Singh Chhibber and Bindu Singh said that the central government and the state governments are trying to control the freedom of journalists that effects freedom of speech and ultimately freedom of Press. 

The advertisements of media houses are stopped at their various levels by governments. Apart from this, more efforts are made to suppress the voice of journalists who raise voice against the governments.

The senior journalist Tarlochan Singh said that the way governments have started subjugating the media, it is not a positive trend. He invited the journalists to raise their voices against the oppression of the governments."Let's raise our voices so that the freedom of the media can be restored", Tarlochan said. 

On this occasion, Union members Jagtar Singh Bhullar, Bhupinder Malik, Pritam Singh Rupal, Harnam Singh Dalla, Sarabjit Bhatti and Major Singh and number of journalists from Mohali.

Nawashahr unit of PCJU also staged demonstration.

Harmesh Virdi along with other members of the unit visited Khatkar Kalan and paid floral tribute on the statues of Martyrs and then staged protest on 'Save Journalists'.

In Ludhiana, the journalists under the leadership of senior journalist Santokh Gill did a march on this occasion. Besides Fazilka,  the demonstration was also staged in some other districts of Punjab. The Journalists Union is continously demanding that the repealed Journalists Act should be reinstated soon. 

Monday, January 9, 2023

Ministry of I&B cautions TV channels

Posted On: 09th January 2023 at 2:38 PM by PIB Delhi

Cautions against disturbing footages, distressing images

*Gory images of blood, dead bodies, physical assault are distressful, against Programme Code

*No editing being done of violent videos being taken from social media by channels

*TV reports causing psychological impact on children, invading privacy of victims

New Delhi: 9th January 2023: (PIB//The Media Screen)::

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued an advisory to all television channels against reporting incidents of accidents, deaths, and violence including violence against women, children and elderly in manners which grossly compromises on “good taste and decency”. The advisory has been issued after several instances of lack of discretion by television channels were noticed by the Ministry.

The Ministry has said that television channels have shown dead bodies of individuals and images/videos of injured persons with blood splattered around, people, including women, children and elderly being beaten mercilessly in close shots, continuous cries and shrieks of a child being beaten by a teacher, shown repeatedly over several minutes including circling the actions thereby making it even more ghastly, without taking the precaution of blurring the images or showing them from long shots. It has further highlighted that the manner of reporting such incidents is distasteful and distressing for the audience.

The advisory has highlighted the impact such reporting has on various audience. It has stated that such reports can also have an adverse psychological impact on the children. There is also a crucial issue of invasion of privacy which could be potentially maligning and defamatory, the advisory has underlined. Television, being a platform usually watched by families in households with people from all cohorts – old aged, middle aged, small children, etc., and with various socio-economic backgrounds, place certain sense of responsibility and discipline among the broadcasters, which have been enshrined in the Programme Code and the Advertising Code.

The Ministry has observed that in most cases the videos are being taken from social media and broadcast without editorial discretion and modifications to ensure compliance and consistency with the Programme Code.

A list of examples of such recently broadcast content is as below:

1.         30.12.2022 showing the distressing images and videos of a cricketer injured in an accident, without blurring.

2.         28.08.2022 showing disturbing footage of a man dragging the dead body of a victim and also focusing on the face of the victim with blood splattered around.

3.         06-07-2022 about a distressing incident in which a teacher can be seen brutally thrashing a 5-year-old boy until he lost consciousness in a coaching classroom in Patna, Bihar. The clip          was played without muting it in which painful cries of the child begging for mercy can be heard and was shown for over 09 minutes.

4.         04-06-2022 showing the distressing gory images of the dead body of a Punjabi singer without blurring.

5.         25-05-2022 showing a disturbing incident of a man brutally beating two minor boys with a stick in Chirang district of Assam. In the video, the man can be seen mercilessly beating boys with sticks.  The clip was played without blurring or muting in which the boys’ painful cries are clearly heard.

6.         16-05-2022 where a woman advocate was brutally assaulted by her neighbor in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, showing continuously without edits.

7.         04-05-2022 showing a man hacking his own sister to death in Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu.

8.         01-05-2022 about a man being hung upside down from a tree and brutally thrashed with sticks by five people in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. 

9.         12-04-2022 about an accident in which distressing visuals of five dead bodies are continuously shown without blurring.

10.       11-04-2022 about an incident where a man can be seen brutally attacking his 84-year-old mother in Kollam, Kerala, dragging his mother through the yard beating and thrashing her mercilessly shown continuously without blurring for approximately 12 minutes.

11.       07-04-2022 about a highly disturbing video of an old man setting his son ablaze in Bengaluru. The unedited footage of the old man lighting a matchstick & throwing it on his son upon which he was engulfed in flames was telecast repeatedly.

12.       22-03-2022 about a video of a 14-year-old minor boy being beaten in Morigaon district of Assam, carried without blurring or muting in which the boy can be heard crying and pleading while being beaten mercilessly.

Raising concern over such broadcast and in view of larger public interest involved and having regard to the nature of audience of television channels including elderly, women and children, the Ministry has strongly advised all private television channels to attune their systems and practices of reporting incidents of crime, accidents and violence, including death in conformity with the Programme Code.

Click here for Detailed Advisory

******  Saurabh Singh (Release ID: 1889743)

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Govt. of India strikes den of misinformation on YouTube

Posted On: 20 DEC 2022 12:02PM by PIB Delhi

Fact Check Unit at PIB exposes three YouTube channels spreading fake news

*Fake videos about Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice of India, and Prime Minister of India with lakhs of views busted by PIB Fact Check Unit

*Misinformation on Election Commission of India, Electronic Voting Machines

*YouTube channels fact-checked by PIB had nearly 33 lakh subscribers, over 30 crore views

New Delhi: 20th December 2022: (PIB Delhi//The Media Screen)::

In a series of over 40 fact-checks, the PIB Fact Check Unit (FCU) busted three YouTube channels which were spreading false information in India. These YouTube channels had nearly 33 lakh subscribers and their videos, almost all of which were found to be false, were watched
over 30 crore times.

This is the first time when PIB has exposed entire YouTube channels as against individual posts on social media spreading false claims. Details of the YouTube channels fact-checked by PIB  are as under:

Sl. No.        Name of YouTube Channel                 Subscribers          Views

  1.                    News Headlines                               9.67 lakh         31,75,32,290

  2.                    Sarkari Update                                22.6 lakh            8,83,594

 3.                    आज तक LIVE                              65.6 thousand      1,25,04,177

These YouTube channels spread false and sensational claims about the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Government schemes, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), farm loan waivers, etc. among other fake news. Examples include fake news such as the Supreme Court to have ruled that future elections would be conducted by ballot papers; Government giving money to people who have bank accounts, Aadhar Cards and PAN cards; ban on EVMs, etc.

The YouTube channels were observed to be using fake and sensational thumbnails with logos of TV channels and images of their news anchors to mislead the viewers to believe that the news was authentic. These channels were also found to be displaying advertisements on their videos, and monetizing misinformation on YouTube.

Action taken by PIB Fact Check Unit follows blocking of over one hundred YouTube channels by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in the past one year.

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