Newly elected President of Manipur Hills Journalists Union (MHJU), Ramkung Pamei (extreme left) and his executives taking oath after the election on Saturday at ADC Bhavan, Chingmeirong in Imphal.
Newmai News Network
Imphal | November 11
Ramkung Pamei, editor of The Cham, a Tamenglong based daily newspaper has been elected as the President of Manipur Hills Journalists Union (MHJU) in Imphal today for the tenure of 2017-2020. The election which was held at ADC Bhavan, Chingmeirong in Imphal has also elected other executives of the Union.
Outgoing President of MHJU, Sothing Shimray in his speech while welcoming the new executives stressed the importance of unity and co-operation among the MHJU members.
Also speaking after the election, newly elected President of the Union, Ramkung Pamei, called for collective efforts in pursuing the objectives of MHJU, especially issues related to the welfare of hill journalists. He also batted for affiliation of MHJU to national level media bodies to enhance the welfare of the journalists in Manipur.
Lalmalsawm Sellate editor of Hmasawnna Thar (Churachandpur) is the new vice president of MHJU, S Nengkhanlun, Editor Zogam Today (Churachanpur), is general secretary and K Kopham, reporter of Newmai News Network is assistant secretary, Timothy Z. Zote, Editor Manmasi Digest (Churachandpur) is finance secretary-cum-treasurer while Peter Adani, editor of The Hornbill Express (Senapati) is Information & Publicity secretary of MHJU.
