Amarendra Deka is a senior journalist and media professional from Assam, currently serving as the General Secretary of Gauhati Press Club (GPC) for the 2025–2027 term. He is associated with Pratidin Time and is listed as a senior reporter in the Assam government’s accredited journalists’ records.

With extensive experience in journalism and field reporting, Deka has been actively engaged in covering major political, social and public-interest developments in Assam. His professional work has also included reporting from challenging situations involving journalists and the media fraternity.

As General Secretary of Gauhati Press Club, Amarendra Deka contributes to the organisation’s professional and welfare initiatives and works alongside the executive committee on issues concerning journalists’ professional recognition, safety and working conditions. In 2026, he was part of GPC delegations that raised issues including journalists’ welfare, health insurance, permanent infrastructure and PIB accreditation with government authorities.

Designation: General Secretary, Gauhati Press Club
Term: 2025–2027
Profession: Senior Journalist
Organisation: Pratidin Time