Chennai, September 13, 2026: A 7 day media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar Region, for journalists from Srinagar commenced on Sunday with the arrival of a 13-member delegation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The delegation comprises 11 journalists and two officials and is being led by Shahid Mohammad Lone, Field Publicity Officer (FPO), Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), who is serving as the Conducting Officer. Ifham Ul Islam, Information Assistant, PIB Srinagar, is accompanying the delegation.
The visiting media team was warmly received by PIB Chennai officials upon arrival at Chennai International Airport.
The tour has been organised to provide journalists with firsthand exposure to key Central Government institutions, projects and initiatives in Chennai. It also aims to enhance their understanding of national-level policies and their implementation on the ground.
As part of the visit, the delegation will tour various Central Government establishments and projects in Chennai and interact with senior officials to gain insights into their functioning and operations.
Earlier, during a pre-departure briefing held on Saturday, Qazi Salman, Director, PIB Srinagar, congratulated the participating journalists and expressed confidence that the visit would provide valuable opportunities for professional engagement and a better understanding of the functioning of Central Government institutions.
Shaharbeen Times News Desk
