Media Release

Moodbidri, Jul 25: The real crux of journalism lies in print media, however the journalism students should opt print media as their initial career and accomplish greater heights in media later,” said U K Kumarnath, resident editor, Vijaya Karnataka news daily, Mangaluru.

He was speaking after inaugurating Press Day programme organized by Alva’s college Journalism department, at Kuvempu Hall, on Tuesday, July 24.

“A solid ethical core characterizes a good journalist. The field of journalism expected to be multi talented as matter of professional survival. With ever evolving opportunities in digital field, journalists need to keep digital skills up to date. Though 80 percent of people view television and 20 percent depend on print media, albeit, print media holds reliable and trustworthy position due to its liable nature. Earlier this field was called as journalism, where now it is considered as media, including various channels of communication making the field more competent,” he said.

Presiding over the programme Alva’s Education Foundation chairman, Dr M Mohan Alva said, “Media has propound impact on society. There is no denial in the fact that it influences the society both in positive and negative ways.”

Practice journals of the department, Alva’s Mirror, Alva’s Madhyama, and wall magazine Suddimane special editions were released on the occasion.

Moodbidri press club president Jaison Taccode, Alva’s College principal Dr Kurian, Alva’s PG department head Dr Moulya Jeevanram, UG Journalism head Reshma Udaykumar, and Alva’s Humanities stream head Sandhya KS were present among others.