ITANAGAR, July 15 � Arunachal Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma has congratulated Tongam Rina, Associate Editor, The Arunachal Times for being selected for the prestigious media award, �Prize for the Freedom and Future of the Media-2013�, which is instituted by Media Foundation, Leipzig, Germany, a Press release said.
In his letter, the Governor said that it is a proud moment for every Arunachalee and people of North East in particular and Indian media in general. He further said that her achievement will definitely inspire the media persons of the State and North East, especially young girls. It will also instil new zeal and passion amongst the members of the Fourth Estate and encourage them to continue their indispensable contribution towards building stronger, healthier and more peaceful societies, according to the release.