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KPC condemns attack on photojournalist in Srinagar
Kashmir Press Club (KPC) condemned the beating of a journalist Saqib Majeed in Srinagar on Monday amid the Coronavirus-induced lockdown.
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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.
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TV journalist Rohit Sardana succumbs to COVID-19
Renowned TV journalist Rohit Sardana succumbed to the deadly novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection on Friday.
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Police to facilitate hassle-free movement of medicos, journos: IGP Kashmir
IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that all the police units will facilitate hassle-free movement of doctors, health care workers and journalists.
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EGI asks J&K Police to withdraw gunfight covering advisory
The Editors Guild of India demanded the withdrawal of J&K Police’s advisory, forbidding journalists from reporting live gunfights.
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District SSPs to brief media about encounters: IGP Kashmir
IGP Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar on Friday said that district SSPs have been directed to brief media men about encounter updates.
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Don’t carry live coverage of gunfights: IGP Kashmir
The Kashmir police chief, Vijay Kumar advised media persons not to carry any live coverage of encounters and law and order situations.
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Free media fundamental to democracy: KEG
Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) on Friday expressed concern over the recurrent incidents of media bashing in the Valley.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.