Ujire – The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at SDM Postgraduate Centre recently inaugurated its Media Messenger Club for first-year students of the new academic session. The event featured a talk by Damodar Dondole, Chief Editor of Suddi Bidugade, who emphasized that reporting should prioritize verified facts over opposing viewpoints.
Dondole highlighted that simply presenting opinions from both sides without verification can result in one-sided reporting and mislead the audience. Journalists must investigate, cross-check information, and ensure accuracy before publishing. He also advised aspiring reporters to develop strong interpersonal skills to build reliable information networks and access exclusive, accurate sources.
Department Head Dr. Bhaskar Hegde welcomed the new students and emphasized the importance of professionalism and creative engagement in media activities. During the programme, the second-year students’ writing compilation “Hongirana” and a special edition of SDM Gadget were released. The event was compered by Harshita and Vasudha, welcomed by Kavya Hegde, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Tejaswini.
