Bhubaneswar: The State-level National Press Day was celebrated on Sunday at the Information & Public Relations Department, with experts emphasising the critical role of media in ensuring accurate and responsible reporting.

Former Utkal University Political Science professor, Surya Narayan Mishra, who was the chief guest, highlighted that the media has always been instrumental in safeguarding democracy.

Speaking on this year’s theme, “Preserving Media Credibility in the Context of Increasing Misleading News,” he stressed the need for journalists to verify facts before publication.

Keynote speaker Dr. Devilal Mishra, Associate Professor at Ravenshaw University, warned that misleading news could harm both society and democratic processes. He urged media personnel to carefully review all i

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