Shamlal Puri

Background

Puri, Shamlal was born on July 4, 1951 in Nangli, India. Son of Hussan Chand and Lajya (Devi) Puri. arrived in England, 1975.

Education

Bachelor with honors, Punjab U., Chandigarh, 1973.

Career

Correspondent, Tanzania Standard Newspapers, 1973-1975; assistant editor, India Weekly, London, 1975-1977; senior editor, World Times, London, 1977-1979; director, Harambee, London, 1980-1987; managing editor, Newslink Africa, London, since 1983. Managing director Newslink Africa Ltd., London, since 1984. Director Adlink International Ltd., London.

Board directors Harambee P.R. Associations, London. Member United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Consultative Group Development of an Independent Press in Africa.

Achievements

• Shamlal Puri has been listed as a noteworthy News agency executive, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Tanganyika African National Union, Kigoma, 1970. Member National Union Journalists, Pan African Organisation Writers and Journalists.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, photography, motor sports, flying, traveling.

Connections

Married Manjula Puri, April 26, 1979. 1 child, Samir.

Father:

Hussan Chand Puri

Mother:

Lajya (Devi) Puri

Spouse:

Manjula Puri

child:

Samir Puri