BHALESSA-KAHARA, Sep 23: A meeting of working journalists, reporters and correspondents representing various media organisations was held under the chairmanship of Ishtyak Malik, during which the Media Association Bhalessa-Kahara was formally constituted.
The meeting focused on strengthening unity, coordination and mutual cooperation among journalists working in the Bhalessa-Kahara area. Participants discussed the importance of responsible, ethical and professional journalism, with emphasis on accurate and credible reporting and highlighting genuine public issues.
After detailed deliberations and mutual consensus, the association constituted its executive body. Ishtyak Malik (Kashmir Uzma) was appointed Chief Patron, while Mohd Saleem (Daily Khalsa Express and Top News of J&K) was elected President.
The other office bearers are Ajay Parihar (JK Talks), General Secretary; Mohd Akram Malik (JK Early News), Senior Vice President; Reshma Choudhary (Daily Jammu Times), Secretary; Baber Nafees (IANS), Vice President; Ishtiaq Batt (JK State News), Vice President; Sanualla Zargar (KNS), Organising Secretary; Bilal Bhalessi (JK Dastaan), Publicity Secretary; Arif Malik (Daily Udaan), Treasurer; Tousif Khanday (Early Times), Chief Spokesperson; Manzoor Samsyal (Daily Lazawal), Media Secretary; and Waseem Tak (Indian Tribune), Spokesperson.
The Executive Members include Fareed Ahmed (Kashmir Dastaan), Mansoor Raaz (Fair Voice News), Ashraf Nizami (PR News India), Jaffer Magray (JK State News) and Sajad Ahmed (JK State News).
Speaking on the occasion, newly elected President Mohd Saleem assured the journalist fraternity that he would work collectively with fellow journalists for their welfare and professional interests. He emphasised the need for unity, mutual respect and cooperation among media professionals.
Saleem said the association would also work towards highlighting genuine public concerns and contributing to the welfare of society through responsible journalism.
The newly constituted association resolved to uphold journalistic ethics, credibility and professional standards, while strengthening coordination among media professionals. It also pledged to collectively highlight issues concerning Bhalessa-Kahara and the wider Chenab Valley through accurate, fair and responsible reporting.
The meeting concluded with members expressing their commitment to working together to strengthen the local media fraternity and serve the public interest.