Agartala/Kailashahar, Nov 17 (TIWN / IANS) Journalists' economic security is deteriorating and challenges are increasing gradually, Tripura Information and Finance Minister Bhanulal Saha said on Thursday.

"Journalists' economic security is failing and challenges are increasing gradually, Saha said while addressing the National Press Day function at the Kailashahar Press Club in northern Tripura.

Saha said that freedom of Journalism must be strengthening further.

National Press Day was observed in Tripura on Thursday with various functions and events.

The Press Council of India (PCI), which started functioning on this day in the year 1966, has assigned this year's theme as "challenges before the media".

The Agartala Press Club and the Information Department also jointly organised the day in Agartala. Tripura assembly deputy speaker Pabitra Kar inaugurated the function.

Information and Finance Minister Bhanulal Saha inaugurated the National Press Day functions at Kailashahar in northern Tripura.

Senior Bangladeshi Journalists and editor took part in the National Press Day functions organised by Kailashahar Press Club.

Saha said that media should reflect the true picture of every situations and events.

This year is the valedictory of the Golden Jubilee Year of the PCI.