Transformation of society thru journalism possible: CM Karki

Bhadrapur (Jhapa), Aug 1: Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has stressed that the media sector should highlight the positive interventions of the government and criticize the weaknesses.     

Inaugurating the Office of the Press Club in Bhadrapur today, he argued that journalism was not just about news reporting but a medium of social transformation.     

The history has proved that social and political changes were possible through journalism and the journalism should shoulder the responsibility of making the people's voice stronger, Chief Minister Karki mentioned.     

On the occasion, senior journalists Govinda Chandra Chhetri and Nakul Kaji were honoured with the life-time service award for their contribution to journalism.     

Similarly, other personalities were honoured for their financial and other supports to the Press Club.(RSS)