Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu on Monday launched Hindi version of news portal, The People TV at a function organised in a city hotel. Addressing the inaugural ceremony she said that Media is the 'fourth estate' of democracy. It is ideally the watchdog of the democracy. She said that authenticity of the news is very important as it has direct impact on the society.
In his address, Food and Civil Supplies Minister spoke on importance of social media in the fast changing scenario of news world.
Murmu also inaugurated the Chancellor's Trophy here at JRD Tata Complex. Chancellor's Trophy in boxing and archery is being hosted by Kolhan University at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.
"The objective of university is not only to offer degrees, it is a place for all round development of a human being. Sports is important as it prepares students to be mentally strong for the challenges of life. We have seen players from Kolhan University making us proud and they will continue to do in future too only if we support them" said Murmu while addressing the gathering.
She also suggested if higher educational institutions can start martial arts and self defence classes- a need of the hour. Murmu also felicitated the archers who participated in the All India Inter University Archery Championship held at KIIT Bhubaneshwar in December last year.
The two- day sports competition will have more than 70 participants from six universities- Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh; Ranchi University, Ranchi; Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi; Kolhan University; Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka and Koylanchal University.
Shukla Mahanty, vice chancellor of Kolhan University said: "Sports is very essential for personality development and so the university has decided to support its sportsperson in all possible way.
We are proud of our students who have performed extremely well in the inter university events”. She thanked Tata Steel for their support in sporting events and also expected colleges to take sporting activities seriously.
The Chancellor's Trophy is an inter-university sports meet to boost sporting talent across universities in Jharkhand. Other universities like the Sidhu-Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka; Vinobha Bhave University, Hazaribagh; Ranchi University and Birsa Agricultural University is also organising other sports like kho-kho, football, cricket, badminton, volleyball and hockey.