News Topic:Journalism

Ethics of journalism compromised in Kashmir

Non-professional journalists have been earning a bad name to Kashmir journalism every now and then.

Police justifies arrest of journalist Sajad Gul over ‘fake news’

J-K Police said that it has produced a charge-sheet before the court of JMIC Sumbal for judicial determination against journalist Sajad Gul.

To curb unethical reporting, action sought against fake journalists

Senior journalists in valley attribute the unethical reportage on suicides and domestic violence due to the penetration of social media.

Predators of Press Freedom: A Political Shame

The Reporters Without Borders (RSF), organization that publishes a report of the press freedom ranking, has published this year’s list.

Afghan journalist shot dead a day after Taliban warning

After the Taliban issued a threat against the media persons, a high-profile journalist was shot dead in Afghanistan's Kandahar city.

Bandipora reporter alleges harassment, fabrication by revenue official

Kashmir Press Club expressed concern over filing of an FIR against a young reporter, who has alleged harassment, in Bandipora's Hajin area.

US press urges for release of journalist Aasif Sultan

The US National Press Club called on Indian authorities to release a Kashmiri journalist who has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

KPC condemns FIR against two news portals

Breaking silence after five days, the Kashmir Press Club condemned the registration of an FIR against two Kashmir based news portals.

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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

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900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

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