News Topic:Journalists
Media Watch
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.
KNS -
Media Watch
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.
ANI -
Media Watch
TV journalist Rohit Sardana succumbs to COVID-19
Renowned TV journalist Rohit Sardana succumbed to the deadly novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection on Friday.
J&K
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.
KNO -
Media Watch
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.
KDC -
Media Watch
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.
KNO -
Media Watch
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.
KNO -
Media Watch
Free media fundamental to democracy: KEG
Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) on Friday expressed concern over the recurrent incidents of media bashing in the Valley.
Latest news
Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
Must read
Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.