Press conference: Proposal to rectify illegal sand mining

On the morning of April 5, comrades: Le Ba Hung - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Director of the Department of Information and Communications; Kha Van Tam - Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department; Tran Duy Ngoan - Chairman of the Provincial Journalists Association chaired the regular press conference in April 2018. Photo: My Nga

At the meeting, journalists and reporters frankly expressed their views on current pressing issues. Journalist Ho Ngan - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper reported on the rampant illegal sand mining on Lam River, especially the section passing through Thanh Linh, Thanh Tien and Thanh Hung communes (Thanh Chuong). Sand and gravel trading ports that do not meet the requirements are still operating normally, with many sophisticated forms.

The Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper requested the province to direct relevant agencies and units to review and take strict measures to handle sand and gravel ports operating without a license from competent authorities; at the same time, propose solutions to meet the needs of exploitation locations of business ports, avoiding prolonged violations, causing public outrage.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper Ho Thi Ngan reflects on the complicated situation of illegal sand mining. Photo: My Nga

The representative of the Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper also mentioned the illegal conversion of mixed garden land for land exploitation that occurred in some localities. This not only violates the law but also greatly affects the lives of the people, so it is recommended that authorities at all levels quickly intervene to thoroughly handle this issue, avoiding the situation of "the last straw", leading to many consequences later.

Some other journalists mentioned the situation where many agencies and units are avoiding the press, making it difficult for newspapers and radio stations to collect information and data. Therefore, press agency representatives suggested that it is necessary to provide specific, clear, and strict procedures for reporters and journalists when contacting agencies and units to avoid getting stuck during the work process.

Illegal sand mining wharf in Thanh Hung commune (Thanh Chuong district), section below Rang bridge. Photo courtesy

At the conference, journalists reported on a number of other issues such as: fire prevention and fighting inspection; security situation in schools...

Receiving the opinions of journalists and at the same time providing orientation for April, Director of the Department of Information and Communications Le Ba Hung requested press and radio agencies to propagate in the spirit of Directive No. 21-CT/TU of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee on promoting propaganda work on innovation and reorganization of the political system; strengthening propaganda for localities and units to deploy tasks and action programs in 2018 in the spirit of the Resolution of the 12th National Congress, associated with implementing key tasks to bring the resolutions of Party congresses at all levels for the 2015-2020 term into life.

Press agencies stepped up propaganda on investment promotion activities, site clearance and administrative reform in the province; continued to promote tourist destinations and scenic spots in Nghe An and the 2018 Cua Lo Sea Tourism Festival.

In addition, the Director of the Department of Information and Communications requested press agencies to open special pages and columns to promote: 43rd Anniversary of Southern Liberation and International Labor Day (May 1); Hung King's death anniversary; 148th birthday of V.I. Lenin...

Director of the Department of Information and Communications Le Ba Hung outlined the propaganda direction for April. Photo: My Nga

Previously, according to the assessment, in March, the press agencies closely followed the principles and purposes, fully and promptly reported on prominent events such as: The 10th Meeting with Investors - Spring of Mau Tuat 2018; the 30th anniversary of the Gac Ma naval battle; many articles and reports promoting the celebration of International Women's Day, Youth Month 2018 activities... with diverse and rich content.

Many articles also affirmed the positive results demonstrating the drastic direction and management of the provincial leaders; the urgent participation of cadres, civil servants, employees and workers in implementing tasks to promote the socio-economic development of the province.

The press agencies have also reflected on the difficulties and shortcomings, from which they have made recommendations and proposals to the authorities such as: overcoming the landslide incident in Ky Son district; rectifying the management of apartment buildings; summoning parents who beat a student teacher to the hospital...