Archive · 5 Oct 2026
MLA Urges Rural Journalists to Adapt to Changing Journalism
A group of rural journalists attended a two-day training programme in Tirupati.
MLA K Murali Mohan told them to keep learning as journalism changes.
The programme was organized by CR Media Academy.
Its chairman said news should be important to the public and journalists should report sincerely.
Speakers also discussed the Telugu language and newspapers.
One speaker said crime reporters should be accurate rather than simply fast.
Another discussed a proposed Karnataka law about false information.
If passed, that law could bring prison time and a fine.
Andhra Pradesh was also looking at whether to introduce a similar law.
Puthalapattu MLA K Murali Mohan urged journalists to adapt to changes in journalism and strengthen their professional skills.
He spoke at a two-day training programme for rural journalists in Tirupati and praised CR Media Academy for organizing refresher classes.
Academy chairman Alapati Suresh Kumar said public interest should guide the importance of news and stressed journalists’ sincerity and commitment.
Speakers discussed journalism topics including Telugu newspapers, accuracy in crime reporting, and a proposed misinformation law in Karnataka.
The proposed Karnataka bill would allow up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakh; Andhra Pradesh was also examining similar legislation.
- Who
- Puthalapattu MLA K Murali Mohan, CR Media Academy chairman Alapati Suresh Kumar, and rural journalists and senior journalists.
- What
- A two-day rural journalism training programme was held, with calls for journalists to adapt and improve their skills.
- When
- The programme concluded on Sunday; no date is specified.
- Where
- Tirupati.
- Why
- To improve rural journalists’ professional skills and discuss standards and changes in journalism.
- Programme
- Two-day training programme for rural journalists
- Location
- Tirupati
- Organizer
- CR Media Academy
- MLA
- K Murali Mohan, representing Puthalapattu
- Proposed Karnataka bill
- As described by a speaker, it would provide for up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakh for spreading or disseminating false information, if enacted.
- Andhra Pradesh
- The state government was examining the possibility of similar legislation.