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Devulapalli
Amar who hails from a family with cultural and literary
background has a rich experience of three decades both
in journalism and trade unionism. He started his career
as a correspondent for Prajatantra way back in 1975
and made his mark in several main stream newspapers
including Eenadu, Andhra Bhoomi, Udayam, Indian Express
and Andhra Prabha before becoming Editor for Prajatantra.
His longest innings was with Andhra Prabha where he served as a staff correspondent and rose to the position of Assistant Editor.
Amar, who was born to D.Madanmohan Rao and Saraswathi
on 15th August 1957 is known for his services in the
field of jounalism and for his spirit of fighting. In
recognition of his endeavour in trade union arena, where
he fought for the rights and welfare of journalists,
Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ)
which has a membership of more than 7000 jounalists
elected him as President twice unanimously.
He was also Vice-president for AP Newspaper employees
federation affiliated to All India News Paper employees
Federation. He was member of the governing council
of Press Academy of Andhra Pradesh. He served both as
president and secretary of Hyderabad Press Club.
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Profile |
Name : |
Devulapalli Amar |
Father's Name : |
D. Madan Mohan Rao |
Date of Birth : |
15th August 1957 |
Education Qualification
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B.A. B.C.J. |
Professional
Experience |
1974-75
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Reporter, Prajatantra |
1976-77
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Sub-Editor/Staff Reporter, Eenadu Telugu daily |
1977-84
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Sub-Editor/Edit page incharge/Magazine Editor,
Andhra Bhoomi Daily
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1984-86
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Senior Staff Reporter, Udayam Telugu Daily. |
1986-87
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Staff Correspondent, The Sunday Observer,
a news Weekly published from Mumbai
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1987-91
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Staff Correspondent, Indian Express/
Andhra Prabha, Karimnagar.
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1991-97
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Chief Reporter/Chief of news Bureau/
Asst.Editor, Andhra Prabha Telugu Daily.
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1998 - :
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Editor - Prajatantra Daily News Paper &
Prajatantra Weekly news Magazine.
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Positions held : |
Secretary : HUJ |
President
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AP Union Working Journalists,
Karimnagar Dist. chapter.
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Secretary : |
Press Club, Hyderabad. |
President : |
Press Club, Hyderabad. |
Vice-President : |
AP Newspaper Employees Federation |
President
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AP Union of working Journalists (got elected
unanimously for 2 terms) |
Secretary
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AP legislative Assembly Press Gallery Committee |
Governing
Council Member : |
Press Academy
and well connected with several Social Organisations.
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National Executive Member : |
South asian free media association (SAFMA) |
For correspondence
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Plot. A-88,
Journalists Colony,
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Ph : 23548648,
Cell : 98480 48536
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