Hyderabad: Revenue, Housing and Information Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Saturday attended the JCHSL diary unveiling and released the 2026 diary brought out by the Journalists Co-operative Housing Society Limited in his chamber.
Notably, the JCHSL diary unveiling marked the first time the historic society compiled a comprehensive diary with member details, colony history and media-related information. During the event, society president Brahmandaberi Goparaju briefed the minister about the initiative and explained its significance.
The Journalists Co-operative Housing Society Limited was established in 1960. Since then, it has played a key role in providing housing support to media professionals in Hyderabad. In addition, the new diary documents the evolution of its colonies and records several important institutional milestones.
JCHSL diary unveiling highlights society’s legacy since 1960
During the programme, managing committee members felicitated the minister with shawls. In response, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy congratulated the society and its members for preserving their institutional history in a structured format.
Furthermore, he appreciated the effort taken to compile archival and member information into a single reference volume. According to him, such documentation will help future generations understand the society’s contribution to journalists’ welfare.
Several office bearers attended the event. These included Secretary Mikkilineni Ravindra Babu, Vice President Masade Lakshminarayana, Joint Secretary Dr. Challa Bhagyalakshmi, Treasurer Bheemagani Mahesh and Directors D. Kamalakaracharya and M.S.H. Hashmi.
Finally, the organisers stated that the 2026 edition aims to strengthen communication among members. It also provides updated institutional data in a clear and accessible format.
