Karnataka Journalists Union Holds ‘Hermann Mogling Samsmarane’ on Press Day

Sat Jul 01 2023

Karnataka Journalists Union, Dakishina Kannada observed Press day in remembrance of Rev Dr Hermann Moegling at the Karnataka Theological College, Balmatta Mangalore by garlanding the statue of Moegling in the campus of the Karnataka Theological College. Rev Dr Hermann Morgling, the founding principal of the Karnataka Theological College is called as the father of journalism in South India. In Karnataka, press day is observed on July 1st, in memory of Rev Dr Hermann Moegling who published the first Kannada daily 'Mangaluru Samachaara,' 180 years ago on 1 st July 1843. Mr Tharnath Gatti Kapikad, secretary Dakhina Kannada, Karnataka Journalist's Union, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the importance of the day. Chief Guest, Shri Harish Kumar, Member of Legislative Council, Government of Karnataka, spoke on importance on press freedom and it's role as the fourth pillar of the democracy. Rev Dr H M Watson, Principal Karnataka Theological College, highlighted the contribution of Dr Moegling to Church and Society. Sports Correspondent Shri Jagadeshchandra Ancha and Eedhina.com co-ordinator Umar U. H, were the guests of honour. Mr Tharnath Gatti delivered the vote of thanks.