Peace Cable Television (PCTV), ISTV branch Heirok, a local cable network, today celebrated its 16th anniversary at Heirok Part (II), Mayai Leikai playground. The programme was organised by the PCTV Network Management Committee, Heirok. President of the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU), Asem Bhakta, attended the function as Chief Guest, while Shri Harimohon Sharma, Member of the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi, presided over the event. Editor of ISTV Network, Helendro Maibam, along with several local dignitaries from Heirok, attended the programme as members of the presidium.
Speaking at the occasion, AMWJU President Asem Bhakta highlighted the important role played by PCTV in providing electronic news and information to the people of the Heirok area. He said electronic media has become one of the most powerful means of delivering information to the public. ISTV Editor Helendro Maibam, in his address, spoke at length on the challenges faced by electronic media in the present era of rapid technological advancement. He stated that new technologies are continuously creating both opportunities and challenges for electronic media.
He further said that this is a time for introspection for media persons. With the widespread use of the internet, mobile phones and social media, many unverified and misleading news items are being circulated without proper verification. Such practices, he said, have become a serious challenge for credible and responsible electronic media organisations. He appealed to the public not to blindly trust unverified news circulating on social media platforms.
PCTV President Khundongbam Pritamchand (Shanti), speaking about the history of the organisation, said that PCTV was established at Heirok in 2011. Since its inception, the network has been working to provide news and information to the people, report on incidents happening in society, and highlight issues related to public welfare. He added that PCTV has continued its services with the support and cooperation of the people and appealed to the public to extend their continued support and encouragement to the cable network in the future.
