National press day celebrated in state

It is the work of the information and publicity department to present government's ideas, concept, policies on national and international level.

Chief Minister was speaking during the National Press Day held on Saturday.

Sawant, said he is working to get journalists accredited. DIP secretary Sanjay Kumar, DIP director Meghna Shetgaonkar, Goa Editors Guild's Rajesh Menon and GUJ president Rajtilak Naik was present.

Ganadeep Sheldekar, Allister Miranda and Mahesh Divekar were honoured with Lambert Mascarenhas award.

Late. Former editor of Navhind Times Lambert Mascarenhas was given lifetime achievement award.