India, March 6 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday urged the media to report developments related to the West Asia conflict with utmost care, saying accurate and balanced coverage can help ease concerns among expatriates and their families. He was speaking at an online meeting with editors of various media organisations.

"In the backdrop of the West Asia conflict, the media have an important role in providing reassurance to expatriates and their family members," the CM said.

Vijayan noted that almost every family in Kerala has, directly or indirectly, some connection with Gulf countries. "News of conflict in the region can increase fear and anxiety among families here. Therefore, every report related to the conflict mu...