The media should carry constructive, unbiased news for betterment of the society. It should focus on the common people instead of publishing speeches of politicians. The standard of ethical reporting is declining.
This was opined by speakers at a function marking the 28th anniversary of Odia daily Aaji Kali here on Saturday. They said the media is now largely controlled by capitalists and industrialists.
Attending the occasion as the chief guest MlA Pradulla Samal rued that enumeration of journalists in the State could not be completed as yet. Stressing on social security for the journalists, he said they should be provided adequate salary and pension.
Sadar MlA JP Dash, Bhograi MlA Ananta Das and Dr Prahallad Mohanty also spoke at the meeting presided over by the newspaper’s editor Bismay Mohanty. Several people were felicitated for their contributions to the society.