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The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh government committed to journalists' welfare, say Ministers
The State government is committed to the welfare of journalists and all promises made in the joint manifesto of the coalition parties will be implemented, said Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, while attending the 36th State Maha Sabha of the Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) held in Ongole on Wednesday. Addressing the gathering, he emphasised the crucial role journalists play in shaping the society. He lauded their unwavering service, often in challenging situations such as natural disasters, wars and critical national events, without expecting personal gain. The housing plots were allotted to journalists during the tenure of the previous Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government but YSR Congress Party-led government has ignored and neglected the journalist welfare initiatives, Mr. Ravi Kumar alleged. He announced that the government will soon revive the insurance facility which was available to the journalists in the TDP rule. He added that he had already facilitated housing plots for some journalists and is currently working to provide accessible plots for others as well. He stated that steps are being taken to issue accreditation cards to all working journalists in the State. He has already discussed this with the Minister concerned and assured that the process will start soon. Social Welfare Minister Dr. Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy said that the coalition government will always be at the forefront in providing benefits to the journalists. He said that the government will promote the welfare of the journalists. He informed that a committee of Ministers has been appointed to look into the issue of the accreditation cards. The event saw participation from Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu, several MLAs, and a large number of journalist union leaders as well as members of the APUWJ.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
APUWJ calls for fight against fake news
The Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) waged a war against fake news on social media by organising a seminar on 'Artificial Intelligence-Social Media-Fact Finding' as a part of its 36th State Maha Sabha, in Ongole on Tuesday . The seminar was presided over by APUWJ State President I.V. Subba Rao. The keynote speakers provided awareness on artificial intelligence, social media, and the approach to deal with the false stories. Chairman of Telangana State Press Academy K. Sreenivas Reddy said that A.P. will be at the forefront in the use of IT and AI, and the journalists should stop spreading false propaganda and write true stories. He said that the false stories will leave democracy in a very miserable state. 'As journalists, we have a responsibility to denounce fake news stories coming through social media. We should focus on stories that are useful to the society by absorbing the emerging knowledge and sharpening our intellectual power,' he added. AP Press Academy Chairman Alapati Suresh said that the journalists should emphasise that there is nothing greater than the human brain and the journalists should spread only true stories. Satyendra Narayan Sinha, former president of Indian Journalists Union (IJU), also spoke at the seminar.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
APUWJ to hold 36th Maha Sabha in Ongole from June 25
The Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) will hold its 36th State Maha Sabha at Vishnupriya Convention Centre in Ongole on June 25 and 26, said its president I.V. Subba Rao. Ahead of the event, a seminar on social media will be organised by the APUWJ at NTR Kalakshetra in the city on June 24. Sharing details of the Maha Sabha, here on Saturday, he said, 'The journalists and public representatives from Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and other States will also participate in the conference. A.P. journalists should participate in large numbers to make it a grand success.' APUWJ Prakasam district president, secretaries and other members participated in the meeting.
