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Says special vigil should be implemented in Dimapur
DIMAPUR, APRIL 1 (MExN): The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting held a video conferencing with IPR Secretaries and emphasized on checking the fake news and spreading rumours on COVID 9.
The I&B ministry also called on the states and union territories to work hand and hand with AIR, Doordarshan and PIB in their respective states.
Principal Secretary IPR, Nagaland M.K. Mero who took part in the discussions said that IPR department is actively involved in dissemination of authentic information from the government to the masses.
On behalf of the people of North East states, he also shared concerns regarding victimising of NE people.
The I&B Ministry meanwhile advised that extra vigil should be implemented in Dimapur Town.
Other issues discussed included synergy between central and state governments to give out correct information to the people through print, electronic and social media; fake news check units to be formed by all the states; locate and counter misinformation in the print, electronic and social media; and official factual information at the I&B Ministry’s official social media handles.
