Published on : 16 Nov 2025, 1:07 pm

Guwahati: Every year, India observes National Press Day on November 16, a day that reminds the nation of the value of a free, honest and responsible press. The date marks the day when the Press Council of India (PCI) began its work in 1966. Since then, the PCI has acted as the moral guardian of journalism, protecting press freedom to ensure that media houses follow ethical standards.

The Press Council is unique because it can question even the government whenever needed. This independence was exactly what the First Press Commission in 1956 had hoped for when it recommended the creation of a statutory body to guide journalism. National Press Day, therefore, is not just a symbolic occasion, it represents the belief that a healthy democracy needs rep

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