Shreyams Kumar Elected President of Indian Newspaper Society (INS)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Elected President | M V Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi |
| Preceded by | Rakesh Sharma of Aaj Samaj |
| INS Role | Apex body of publishers of newspapers, magazines, and periodicals in India |
| Shreyams Kumar | |
| - Born | 15 April 1967 |
| - Political Career | Former member of 12th and 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2006-2016), |
| Former Rajya Sabha MP, Two-time MLA from Kerala, Member of Janata Dal (United) | |
| - Education | PG Diploma in Business Administration |
| - Contributions | Expanded Mathrubhumi's presence, launched nine editions of Mathrubhumi Daily, |
| Established platforms for Malayalee diaspora | |
| Remarks | Emphasized innovation, press freedom, and preserving print journalism |
| About INS | |
| - Former Name | Indian and Eastern Newspaper Society |
| - Role | Authenticates circulation figures, protects press freedom |
| Objective | Acts as a central organization for the Press of India, promotes business interests, |
| collects and shares relevant information | |
| Functions | Advertising, Newsprint, Industrial Relations, Press Freedom, Dispute Resolution, etc. |
| Other Appointments | |
| - Deputy President | Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg |
| - Vice President | Karan Rajandra Darda of Lokmat |
| - Honorary Treasurer | Tanmay Maheshwari of Amar Ujala |