During the Republic Day celebrations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin presented the Kottai Ameer Communal Harmony Award, 2024 to Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt News. Zubair’s work with Alt News, focusing on fact-checking and debunking fake news, was praised for preventing potential violence in society fueled by misinformation. The Chief Minister also acknowledged U. Aayi Ammal for her philanthropy, distributing awards to fisherman Yasaar Arafat and others for acts of courage and service during unprecedented floods. Additionally, S. Balamurugan received the C. Narayanasamy Naidu award for rice productivity, while police personnel and stations were honored for exceptional service.
Alt News Co-founder Mohammed Zubair Honored with Kottai Ameer Communal Harmony Award
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