Ganderbal, June 2: Department of Convergent Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) on Wednesday launched its first lab journal “DCJ Times.”
According to a statement issued here, the inaugural function was held at Green Campus here wherein Vice Chancellor Prof Mehrajud Din Mir, Registrar Prof M Afzal Zargar, Finance Officer, Prof. Fayaz Ahmad Nikka, Dean School of Media Studies Prof (Dr.) ShahidRasool, HOD Dr. ArifNazir and student editorial committee members were present. Other faculty members and students of the department participated in the function through online mode.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehrajud Din Mir congratulated the Department for its efforts in launching the first-ever journal and all those associated with it. He said that good research leads to good knowledge and it is easy to launch a journal, but difficult to sustain its quality. He said the press is 4th Pillar of democracy and it has a role to play in society. He said the journal will give practical exposure to the students pursuing journalism where they can highlight various social issues prevalent in the society.