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J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official

J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

J&K media policy aims to reduce ‘dual control’, says Nasir Aslam

Nasir Aslam Wani said J&K’s proposed media policy aims to reduce “dual control” and provide greater freedom to the media amid a debate over regulation.

J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.

J&K journalists eligible for welfare scheme, govt tells Assembly

J&K government told the Assembly that journalists can seek JWS benefits, while accredited journalists are eligible for government accommodation and other facilities.

NC MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat to introduce digital news regulation bill in J&K Assembly

NC MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat is set to move a Private Members' Bill in the J&K Assembly proposing registration, accreditation and fact-checking rules for digital news publishers.

No applications received under Journalist Welfare Scheme 2023: J&K Govt

J&K government told the Assembly that no application has been received under JWS-2023, which offers financial aid to eligible journalists in extreme hardship.

TRAI repeals 12-minute ad duration cap regulation for TV channels

TRAI has repealed its 2012 regulation capping TV advertisements at 12 minutes per hour, following the government's removal of the cap under Cable TV Rules, 1994.

WJMC ramps up digital news regulation as online publisher network grows

In 2026, the Working Journalist Media Council (WJMC) expands its network to ensure ethical reporting and rapid grievance redressal for digital news platforms.

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10 NC MLAs hold third meeting amid discontent over Cabinet expansion

10 National Conference MLAs met in Srinagar on Wednesday amid discontent over the Cabinet expansion, with possible talks with party leaders on Friday.

74-year-old man’s body recovered from nallah in Pulwama

The body of 74-year-old Abdullah Rahim Najar was recovered from a nallah in Pulwama’s Tamlihall area on Wednesday. Police have initiated an investigation.

Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria hit centuries as J&K take 106-run lead against Puducherry

Qamran Iqbal scored 160 and Shubham Khajuria made 190 as Jammu and Kashmir reached 491/5 against Puducherry on Day Three of their Ranji Trophy match.

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Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

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