Srinagar, Nov 30 (Reporter) Regional News Unit (RNU), Akashvani Srinagar, organized a felicitation ceremony at its headquarters on Saturday to honor the hard work and dedication of its staff. Casual News Editors, News Reader cum Translators in multiple languages, District Correspondents, data entry operators, and contractual staff were among those recognized. Former Vice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) Mushtaq Ahmad Siddiqui, who was the chief guest in his address said news has the power to shape, reshape the socio-economic and political atmosphere of the world. Praising the news delivery of Akashvani Srinagar, Siddiqui said, that he is addicted to Sheherbeen and evening news of Akashvani Srinagar to the extent that even being in a foreign country like USA or Canada, he listen to it on time through an App. Former Director & Mission Advisor School Education, J&K Mohammad Rafi, in his address said, technology has become a serious challenge globally, has penetrated every field but Akashvani and Doordarshan being the cultural assets of our society are still relevant, will maintain its legacy for centuries to come. Plurality and inclusivity have become the pillars of news delivery of Akashvani and Doordarshan, he added. Dr. Mohammad Maroof Shah, Author & Columnist said that this felicitation function is a recognition and admiration of the capabilities of its staff which is very important for community building in the institutions. Qazi Mohammad Salman, Joint Director, PIB Srinagar and Head of News, RNU, DDK Srinagar said, media neutrality being the fundamental principle of news making and delivery has been maintained by RNUs of Radio and Doordarshan without any compromise. Dr Muslim Jan, former Assistant Professor, Media Education Research Centre (MERC), Kashmir University said that it is very encouraging that the students of MERC are excelling up in different media and at other prominent places which is very praiseworthy. Ahsan-ul-Haq Chisti, Deputy Director Department of Information & Public Relations, J&K said, this place, Akashvani Srinagar is historical in many respects and has been disciplined in news delivery, has never compromised with the authenticity of the news. Radio is still relevant in this digital world and has maintained its place with the changing technology, he added. Deputy Director and Head of News, Tariq Rather, credited the success of RNU to its dedicated staff and their pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely news since 1948. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by News Editor Ishfaq Ahmad Shah, with participation from prominent media figures and award recipients...////...