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Jammu and Kashmir govt initiates efforts to restore Martand Sun temple
9 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir govt initiates efforts to restore Martand Sun temple

Op India  

In a historic development, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to restore the iconic Martand Sun temple in Anantnag which is a significant Hindu religious site as well as erect a statue of its King Lalitaditya who oversaw its construction. The official statement read, “Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Culture shall take a meeting to discuss …

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NYT publishes op-ed claiming ‘Modi’s assault on press freedom’ by anti-Modi ranter Anuradha Bhasin
1 year, 10 months ago

NYT publishes op-ed claiming ‘Modi’s assault on press freedom’ by anti-Modi ranter Anuradha Bhasin

Op India  

On March 8, Anuradha Bhasin, the Executive Editor of The Kashmir Times, wrote an op-ed in the New York Times criticizing PM Modi’s stance against the Indian media and its freedom of expression. In the article titled ‘Modi’s final assault on India’s Press Freedom has begun’, Bhasin who has been a vocal critic of the Indian establishment for a while …

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‘There is collective participation’: Sachin Kumar
2 years, 3 months ago

‘There is collective participation’: Sachin Kumar

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 06, 2022 09:40 IST Cinema halls have reopened in Kashmir after 33 years. It was the initiative of LG Manoj Sinha to open cinema halls in every district of Kashmir, and for the first leg, Shopian and Pulwama were chosen. We will be holding a children’s film festival in the Shopian cinema hall, showcasing information-centric films and …

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#BoycottKapilSharmaShow trends on Twitter: 5 times the show landed in controversy
2 years, 10 months ago

#BoycottKapilSharmaShow trends on Twitter: 5 times the show landed in controversy

India TV News  

Highlights The Kashmir Files director alleged he and the cast were not invited on The Kapil Sharma Show Kapil Sharma recently clarified on his 'tiff' with Akshay Kumar The Kapil Sharma Show has been long criticised for stereotypical jokes on women Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, director of The Kashmir Files, alleged on Twitter that The Kapil Sharma Show turned down …

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Kashmir Times: Where the mind is without fear…
4 years, 2 months ago

Kashmir Times: Where the mind is without fear…

The Hindu  

As a former employee of Kashmir Times, this writer was eager to have a look at its front page on October 20 morning. In addition, the local economy ruined by lockdowns and the coronavirus pandemic has forced news organisations to scale down operations for want of revenue in the absence of Against this backdrop, Kashmir Times ’ office was sealed …

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Editors Guild blames Arnab Goswami for Mumbai Police hounding Arnab Goswami
4 years, 2 months ago

Editors Guild blames Arnab Goswami for Mumbai Police hounding Arnab Goswami

Op India  

After almost two weeks of the witch-hunt launched by Maharashtra government and the Mumbai Police against Republic TV, its journalists and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, the Editors Guild has finally woken up and issued a statement “condemning” the FIR that has been filed by the Mumbai Police against over 1,000 journalists and editorial staff members of the channel. Further, the …

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Sealing of 'Kashmir Times' office raises outcry in Valley
4 years, 2 months ago

Sealing of 'Kashmir Times' office raises outcry in Valley

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration’s move to seal the Srinagar office of Kashmir Times has evoked strong reactions from the media fraternity in the Valley and political parties. “The Estates Department locked the Kashmir Times office without any due process of cancellation and eviction, same way as I was evicted from a flat in Jammu, where my belongings, including valuables, …

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‘Vendetta’: Kashmir newspaper’s office sealed by India officials
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Vendetta’: Kashmir newspaper’s office sealed by India officials

Al Jazeera  

Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – The regional administration of Indian-administered Kashmir has sealed the office of a leading English newspaper, whose publisher said the action was “vendetta for speaking out”. Anuradha Bhasin, the owner and executive editor of Kashmir Times, told Al Jazeera “no due process” was followed by the authorities in sealing their office, which Indian media reports said was …

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Chinese mouthpiece Global Times refuses to carry India's response on Pak envoy's Kashmir remarks
4 years, 4 months ago

Chinese mouthpiece Global Times refuses to carry India's response on Pak envoy's Kashmir remarks

India Today  

Chinese state-affiliated media Global Times declined to carry a response of the Indian embassy in Beijing to the interview they carried of the Pakistani envoy to China, Moin-ul-Haque where he made claims about Kashmir that India completely rejects. In a tweet on Thursday, the Indian mission wrote, "The Global Times @globaltimesnews declined to carry the Indian Embassy’s response to this …

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Kashmiri's under detention since Aug 5 last year deserve to be released: Iltija Mufti
4 years, 9 months ago

Kashmiri's under detention since Aug 5 last year deserve to be released: Iltija Mufti

India Today  

People detained since last year in Kashmir deserve to be released as their "incarceration" even in times of a global pandemic "undermines our democratic credentials", PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti said on Tuesday. "All Kashmiris illegally detained since 5th August deserve freedom.Their continued incarceration even in times of a global pandemic undermines our democratic credentials. She has been …

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Kashmir : Internet Shutdown For Over 100 Days A Violation Of Right To Life, Submits Dushyant Dave [Read Written Submissions]
5 years, 1 month ago

Kashmir : Internet Shutdown For Over 100 Days A Violation Of Right To Life, Submits Dushyant Dave [Read Written Submissions]

Live Law  

The internet shut down in Kashmir region which has been in existence for over past 100 days is a grave violation of fundamental right to life, submitted Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.Dave is appearing for an intervenor in the petition filed by Anuradha Bhasin, Executive Editor of Kashmir Times daily.Dave referred to the recent landmark …

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'Can Reasonable Restrictions Extinguish The Right Itself?', Adv Vrinda Grover On Kashmir Lockdown
5 years, 2 months ago

'Can Reasonable Restrictions Extinguish The Right Itself?', Adv Vrinda Grover On Kashmir Lockdown

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard Advocate Vrinda Grover in the petition filed by Anuradha Bhasin, Executive Editor of Kashmir Times, against the internet shut down and media curbs imposed in Jammu and Kashmir.Grover highlighted that even after 90 days, there is no indication of lifting of the lockdown of Kashmir. "Kashmir times has only been able to publish a …

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Govt. Enforcing A Collective Punishment On Entire Population of Kashmir By Denying Them Right To Communication:Kashmir Times Editor Tells SC
5 years, 2 months ago

Govt. Enforcing A Collective Punishment On Entire Population of Kashmir By Denying Them Right To Communication:Kashmir Times Editor Tells SC

Live Law  

The Government of India has filed "evasive pleadings and failed to produce relevant documents, circulars and orders with regard to the communications lockdown in the Kashmir Valley, alleged Anuradha Bhasin in her affidavit before the Supreme Court. Documents, circulars and orders allegedly held back by the UOI are essential for a fair and full hearing on the Kashmir Times editor's. …

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Centre, J&K administration suppressed orders related to communication blockade in Valley, Kashmir Times editor tells SC
5 years, 2 months ago

Centre, J&K administration suppressed orders related to communication blockade in Valley, Kashmir Times editor tells SC

Firstpost  

Anuradha Bhasin had earlier told the Supreme Court that even over a month after the scrapping of provisions of Article 370, journalists were ’not allowed to move freely in Jammu and Kashmir' New Delhi: The Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration have “suppressed” from the Supreme Court the relevant orders and notifications related to communications shutdown and internet blockade …

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Kashmir media restrictions, political detentions: SC to hear multiple pleas on Article 370 today
5 years, 3 months ago

Kashmir media restrictions, political detentions: SC to hear multiple pleas on Article 370 today

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday is scheduled to hear petitions against the media and communication restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, which were imposed in the Valley following the revocation of Article 370 as well as the validity of the abrogation in itself. The list of petitions to be heard today include: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who had tried to …

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Anuradha Bhasin: ‘Impossible for journalists to function’
5 years, 3 months ago

Anuradha Bhasin: ‘Impossible for journalists to function’

The Hindu  

Since August 4, Kashmir has been under an unprecedented communications blackout, with the suspension of Internet, mobile phone and landline services. The petition was filed through Advocate on Record Sumita Hazarika and sought a direction from the apex court to the government of India to relax all restrictions so that journalists could practise their profession and the residents of the …

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SC Adjourns Hearing Of Petitions Challenging Kashmir Lockdown Till September 16 [Read Order]
5 years, 4 months ago

SC Adjourns Hearing Of Petitions Challenging Kashmir Lockdown Till September 16 [Read Order]

Live Law  

Declining to pass any orders, the Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned till September 16 the hearing of petitions challenging the curfew measures imposed in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of the state's special status.The bench consisting of CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Justices S A Bobde and Abdul Nazeer was considering the petitions filed by Anuradha Bhasin, Executive Editor of Kashmir. …

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Daily Bulletin: Chidambaram's CBI custody ends; schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane shut; day's top stories
5 years, 4 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Chidambaram's CBI custody ends; schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane shut; day's top stories

Firstpost  

Here are today’s top stories: SC, trial court to hear crucial plea by P Chidambaram as ex-FM’s CBI custody to end today; SC to hear Kashmir Times editor’s additional affidavit over restrictions on journalists in Valley; and more Supreme Court, trial court to hear plea by P Chidambaram as ex-FM’s CBI custody ends Thursday will be a crucial day for …

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'Information Blackhole Continues Till Date': Anuradha Bhasin Files Additional Affidavit In Plea Against Media Curbs [Read Affidavit]
5 years, 4 months ago

'Information Blackhole Continues Till Date': Anuradha Bhasin Files Additional Affidavit In Plea Against Media Curbs [Read Affidavit]

Live Law  

Kashmir Times Editor, Anuradha Bhasin, who had moved the Supreme Court against curbs on freedom of media and press in Jammu and Kashmir, has filed an additional affidavit in the matter stating that the 'information blackhole' around rural areas and other districts of Kashmir continues till date. This blockade has rendered the reporters powerless to maintain two way communications and …

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Members of PCI & Independent Journalists Oppose PCI's Intervention In Petition For Media Freedom In J&K
5 years, 4 months ago

Members of PCI & Independent Journalists Oppose PCI's Intervention In Petition For Media Freedom In J&K

Live Law  

A group of members of the Press Council of India have said that its Chairman did not consult them before moving an intervention application in the petition filed by Kashmir Times Executive Editor, Anuradha Bhasin, and have criticized the move. "The Press Council of India's wording of the intervention petition in this manner is deplorable, completely indefensible and strikes a …

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'Media Clampdown In National Interest' : Press Council Of India Intervenes In Kashmir Times's Plea In SC
5 years, 4 months ago

'Media Clampdown In National Interest' : Press Council Of India Intervenes In Kashmir Times's Plea In SC

Live Law  

Supporting the media restrictions and information blackout imposed in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of its special status, the Press Council of India has filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court. The restrictions are in the interests of the "integrity and sovereignty of the nation', said the PCI in the application filed in the petition of Kashmir Times …

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'We would like to give little time,' says Supreme Court on plea seeking removal of restrictions on media in Jammu and Kashmir
5 years, 4 months ago

'We would like to give little time,' says Supreme Court on plea seeking removal of restrictions on media in Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

Supreme Court said it will take some time before passing any direction on the plea seeking the removal of restrictions on the media in Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said it will wait for sometime before passing any direction on the plea seeking the removal of restrictions on the media in Jammu and Kashmir after …

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SC adjourns petitions related to Article 370 on the basis of severe ’defects’
5 years, 4 months ago

SC adjourns petitions related to Article 370 on the basis of severe ’defects’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed dismay over the quality of petitions related to abrogation of the provisions of Article-370 and removal of the restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir. Sabeer is a resident of Kashmir and had also filed the petition against the scrapping of Article 370 which has led to the creation of union territories of J-K and Ladakh. …

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India builds bunkers to protect families along Pakistan border
5 years, 10 months ago

India builds bunkers to protect families along Pakistan border

Live Mint  

Chachwal village, India: India is building more than 14,000 bunkers suitable for families living along its border with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir state, hoping to keep them safe near their homes instead of evacuating them as artillery shells scream over. On Tuesday evening, Pakistan used heavy calibre weapons to shell 12 to 15 places along the Indian side of …

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