Mangalore: Breaking news Likely to Affect Reputation of People, Institutions - Bishop Henry

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Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 22 Aug, 2013 : ‘The rush for breaking news in print and electronic media might end up breaking people and institutions. False and incomplete news targeting individuals or incidents can destroy life or society,’ said Bishop Dr Henry D’Souza of Bellary diocese.

 

 

Bishop Dr Henry was addressing the valedictory of Journalism Course - 2013 organized jointly by Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education and Canara Communication Centre at Sandesha premises here on Thursday August 22.  It was inaugurated by Bishop Dr Aloysius P D’Souza, here on August 5.

 

‘Journalists should support the process of building harmony in society and among communities. In addition, the media should contribute to societal change and transformation. These are its primary responsibilities,’ emphasized Bishop Dr Henry.

 

‘The journalist must have an inner urge to make a positive difference. She/he must be sensitive towards any incident of conflict, violence and so on. Only these qualities help to communicate and write,’ said Bishop Dr Henry.

 

MLA J R Lobo in his chief guest’s address emphasized on following ethics while carrying out journalistic duties. ‘If a good journalist can build society, a bad journalist can equally break it. Besides, the reports in publications are recorded and documented to discuss in the Assembly,’ said MLA Lobo.

 

Participants speak

 

‘I love to write articles. This particular course has shaped my interest in the field,’ said Darryl D’Souza, one of the participants. ‘Here, after the talks by resource persons, each day we were assigned works including making a newspaper. There were lots of other practicals. Experts belonging to prominent newspapers addressed us. We are indeed lucky, added Darryl.

 

Another participant said, ‘I wish that the organizers continue this course each year.’

 

Forty-eight members took part in the fifteen-day journalism course. Experts from print media, visual media, radio and advertising industry addressed the participants each day.

 

Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists’ Association president P B Harish Rai, senior journalist Manohar Prasad also spoke on the occasion.

 

The certificates were distributed to all the participants.

 

Fr Richard D’Souza was also present at the occasion.

 

Metilda Pinto welcomed the gathering. Fr Vijay Victor Lobo proposed the vote of thanks. 

 

The students of Sandesha Foundation also presented a short classical, Hindustani and western musical show as part of entertainment programme.