News Topic:Journalists
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Media Watch
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.
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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.
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Media Watch
Journalist Guild of Pulwama makes new interim appointments
The Journalist Guild of Pulwama (JGP) held a meeting on Wednesday to appoint new leadership roles to strengthen its mission of promoting ethical journalism.
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Press Club President Saleem Pandit demands inquiry into attack on journalists
In a disturbing incident that has drawn sharp condemnation, a group of junior doctors at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital allegedly assaulted several journalists.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah slams local media silence over detention of elected leaders on Martyrs’ Day
CM Omar Abdullah accused a large section of local newspapers in J&K of deliberately burying the “mass detention” of the elected representatives on the Martyrs’ Day.
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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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