Press club to be re-established in Srinagar: Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Mar 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced today in the Assembly that the Press Club in Srinagar will be re-established.

Addressing the House, he stated that journalists would be asked to form a managing committee, which would later oversee elections for its leadership.

The Chief Minister emphasized the need for a unified press club, indicating that there should be only one such institution in the city. This statement comes amid growing demands from the journalist community for a dedicated space to facilitate their work. While no specific timeline was provided, the announcement signals the government’s intent to restore a formal platform for media professionals in Srinagar. [KNT]