JAN 15, 2025 (TBL/IMP): The Peace Cable Television (PCTV), an ISTV branch in Heirok and a local cable network, marked its 16th anniversary on Thursday at Heirok Part (II), Mayai Leikai playground in Thoubal.
The anniversary event, organised by the PCTV Network Management Committee, was attended by All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) President Asem Bhakta as the chief guest and Harimohon Sharma, Member of the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi, as the president of the function.
AMWJU President Asem Bhakta, while speaking at the event, highlighted the important role played by PCTV in the dissemination of news and information to the public of the area and how electronic media has evolved as a powerful means of delivering factual information to the public.
ISTV Editor Helendro Maibam, while speaking at the event, highlighted the challenges faced by electronic media in the present era of rapid technological advancement. He stated that new technologies are continuously creating both opportunities and challenges for electronic media.
He further said that this is a time for introspection for media persons. With the widespread use of the internet, mobile phones, and social media, many unverified and misleading news items are being circulated without proper verification. Such practices, he said, have become a serious challenge for credible and responsible electronic media organisations. He appealed to the public not to blindly trust unverified news circulating on social media platforms.
PCTV President Khundongbam Pritamchand (Shanti), speaking about the history of the organisation, said that PCTV was established at Heirok in 2011. Since its inception, the network has been working to provide news and information to the people, report on incidents happening in society, and highlight issues related to public welfare.
He added that PCTV has continued its services with the support and cooperation of the people and appealed to the public to extend their continued support and encouragement to the cable network in the future.
