Calling for objective reporting, Joshi said, "Journalists should not compromise with the principles of journalism. They should stay away from any form of temptation," he said. Municipal Commissioner Dilip Band said he will take up the demand of journalists for providing flats in a PCMC scheme. "I will see it to that such a scheme is implemented for journalists," he said. Band dwelt on the changing scenario in the journalism field. "Today's news is quite different from the news that was carried by newspapers 10 years ago. Catchy news or news that appeals to vast majority fo readers is theme these days," he said.

Patrakar Sangh president Nandkumar Saturdekar highlighted the programmes implemented by the organisation for the benefit of the journalists. "Keeping in view the growth of English journalism, we are also also starting computer training for journalists," he said. Saturdekar urged the commissioner and Mayor Vaishali Ghodekar to implement a housing scheme for journalists who have to struggle hard to survive in the competitive world.

On the occasion, The Indian Express journalist Manoj More and Shivaji Ghode of Pudhari were felicitated for their oustanding work. PCMC garden superintendent Suresh Salunkhe, Amar Kapse of Siddhi Computers and Bhavik Deshmukh were also honoured. Among others, corporators Maruti Bhapkar, Prakash Babar, former MLA Gajanan Babar, Shiv Sena city chief Bhagwan Walhekar and journalists were present.