Rono Hills, Oct 9: The Department of Mass Communication, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), organized a two-day workshop on “News Reporting and Publishing” on October 8 and 9. The workshop aimed to provide hands-on training in news writing, editing, and publishing for postgraduate students of the department.
The sessions were conducted by Rahul Karmakar, Deputy Editor of The Hindu, and a distinguished journalist renowned for his insightful reporting across the North-Eastern region.
The inaugural session began with a welcome address by Prof. Kh. Kabi, Head of the Department of Mass Communication. Prof. Uttam Kumar Pegu, Dean, Faculty of Communication Studies, felicitated the resource person with a traditional khada and a memento. Dr. Arvind Kumar Pal, Assistant Professor, outlined the objectives of the workshop and formally welcomed the distinguished guest.
On the first day, Mr. Karmakar introduced participants to the fundamentals of news reporting, emphasizing news values, ethics, and source verification. He also encouraged students to engage in interactive discussions on contemporary journalistic practices.
The second day focused on practical aspects of news editing, page layout, and publishing. Participants took part in newsroom simulation exercises cantered around the department’s student newspaper, The Dikrong Express.
The Dikrong Express will be produced by MA and Postgraduate Diploma first-semester students of the Department of Mass Communication. 
The initiative offers students experiential learning opportunities in all facets of newspaper production—news gathering, writing, editing, designing, and publishing. The publication will cover local and regional news, providing students with a real-world platform to apply their classroom learning.
The workshop, held at the Preview Hall of the Department, successfully bridged theoretical learning with professional newsroom practices. It aimed to enhance students’ practical skills in news reporting, editing, and publishing, preparing them for careers in the dynamic field of journalism.
In his concluding remarks, Rahul Karmakar emphasized the importance of accuracy and responsibility in journalism, stating, “Good reporting is not about breaking news first, but about getting the facts right and telling stories that matter to people. Students must develop curiosity, credibility, and compassion to succeed in the media profession.”

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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