News Topic:Journalism

Irresponsible media reporting spurred suicide contagion in J-K: Expert

Irresponsible media reporting is one of the main reasons behind suicide contagion in Jammu & Kashmir, according to an expert.

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.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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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.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.