State felicitates veteran journalist

Shillong, Oct 31: Senior independent journalist Francis A. Khongwar was felicitated on Thursday by Chief Secretary DP Wahlang for his invaluable contributions to the state’s media landscape. Khongwar was also presented a cheque of Rs 1 lakh as a token of appreciation by the state.


The veteran journalist has been involved in field of journalism since 1984 as a reporter.
He has worked for the Khasi weekly newspaper Dongmusa after which he joined the Press Trust of India, Shillong, as a transmission operator.


Over the years, he has contributed to various media organizations including Apphira, Nation Builder, Mawphor and Kynjatshai, to name a few. Khongwar continues to actively serve the field of journalism, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to truth and transparency.


It may be mentioned that the state government recently felicitated eight senior journalists during the Meghalaya Media Meet 2024.

During the meet, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma had announced a special grant of Rs 1 lakh each for these veteran journalists, acknowledging their significant role in shaping public discourse and informing the people of Meghalaya.

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