WBCS :: ENGLISH :: Practice Set
REPORT WRITING
Basic Format of a newspaper report:
1. Headline- A self explanatory title/ heading which is expressive of the contents of the report.
2. By line- Name of the reporter or by a staff reporter is written. Remember, you are not supposed to mention your
personal details here.
3. Place and date of reporting- Include a general name of a place & date
4. Opening paragraph- It includes expansion of the headline. It needs to be short as it is a general overview of the
report.
5. Account of the event in detail- It is generally written in two parts: First, complete account of what happened in it’s
chronological sequence (preferably) and second, the witness remarks.
6. Concluding paragraph- This will include the action that has been taken so far or that will be taken. It is the last
paragraph.
1. Recent floods in many metropolitan cities of the country during the monsoon season laid bare the miseries of
the poor. Write a report on the common man’s woes during the monsoons and the need for accountability of
the officials concerned.
No End to Common Man’s Woes during Monsoon
-By a Staff Reporter
Kolkata, February 17, 2022: The long awaited Monsoon brings relief from the sweltering heat. But Monsoon and
suffering go hand in hand. Every year during the monsoons, chaos reigns supreme. The roads are flooded; the sewage
system collapses; water logging and breeding of mosquitoes together unfold lots of miseries for common people.
75 years have passed since independence but the Government has not been able to deal with this unending suffering caused
by monsoons. Recent floods have laid bare the hollowness of the claims of the civic authorities about their preparedness.
The poor have to bear the brunt. (Scape-goat)
The main cause behind this chaos is the lack of strict laws and accountability of the officials and the authorities responsible
for tackling the floods. A senior official said, “The Government formulate and pass strict laws to relieve people of their
distress but there is hardly a sign of effective implementation of the scheme”.
If the authorities become accountable, it can ensure to create foolproof systems. It can only happen through the
implementation of strict accountability laws.
2. Write a newspaper report on the blood donation camp organized at xyz area of North Kolkata.
Blood Donation Camp at North Kolkata Sets an Example
- By a Staff Reporter
Kolkata, February 20, 2022: The two folded attack of Covid 19 and prolonged summer created a huge crisis of blood in
Kolkata. The blood donation camp organized by AB Sporting at XYZ of North Kolkata has brought a welcome relief to the
sufferers. This camp was held in the town hall yesterday under the supervision of a medical team of doctors and nurses
from Calcutta Medical College.
The volunteers of AB Sporting arranged 200 beds. Dr. X. Roy, the Chief Medical Officer of Kolkata Red Cross Society,
was invited as the Chief Guest. Mr. M. Bag, the local councillor, presided over the programme. Mr. M. Bag inaugurated
the programme with his touching speech. The camp started at 11.00 a.m. and continued up to 4.00 p.m.
A number of local residents including teachers, students, doctors and others from different spheres of life also donated
blood wholeheartedly. They all participated the noble programme because they know that one drop of blood can save a
life. More than 800 donors donated blood throughout the day. All the donors were given a packet of nutritious food and
healthy juice. Each of them was presented with a memento as a token of appreciation. Dr. X Roy said in his concluding
speech, “I want to thank the members of AB Sporting for this noble act. If more people follow the footsteps of AB
Sporting our state will overcome the crisis of blood.” Thus the club has set an example for others to emulate.
