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After nine months, journalist Qazi Shibli released from jail
SRINAGAR — After nine months in jail, Qazi Shibli, a south Kashmir based journalist, was released from Bareilly District Jail, Uttar Pradesh, yesterday afternoon.Shibli was...
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COVID-19: I&B Mininstry issues advisory for media persons
NEW DELHI — In the wake of a large number of media persons contracting COVID-19, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory...
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Editors Guild of India slams enforcement agencies for action against Kashmiri journalists
NEW DELHI — The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday expressed concern over the “high-handed manner” in which the law enforcement agencies in Jammu...
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Journalist Gowhar Geelani booked for ‘unlawful acts on social media’
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Cyber Police has registered an FIR against a Kashmir-based journalist and author, Gowhar Geelani, for allegedly “indulging in unlawful activities”...
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Police questions Kashmiri scribe Masrat Zahra
SRINAGAR — Journalist Masrat Zahra, who was booked for uploading anti-national posts, was questioned by police on Tuesday in connection with the case filed against...
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KPC demands withdrawal of charges against Masrat Zahra
SRINAGAR — Kashmir Press Club (KPC) on Monday condemned the booking of a female photojournalist Masrat Zahra under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).In a...
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Photojournalist Masrat Zahra booked for social media posts
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked female freelance photojournalist Masrat Zahra under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for uploading 'anti-national posts with criminal...
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COVID-19 lockdown: PCI asks States to ensure smooth functioning of media
NEW DELHI — The Press Council of India (PCI) has advised all State governments and administrative authorities to take necessary measures to ensure the...
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Puducherry reach 261 for 6 against J&K on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy match
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Darbar Move offices reopen in Jammu
J&K's Civil Secretariat and other Darbar Move offices reopened in Jammu on Monday, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
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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.
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