Connect with us

JAMMU & KASHMIR

Barring journalists from covering R-Day function condemnable: Altaf Bukhari | KNO

‘Fourth Estate has contributed immensely in keeping democracy alive in J&K’

Published

on

kno news

Srinagar, January 26 (KNO) : Former finance minister Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has strongly condemned the restrictions placed on entry of some journalists who had visited Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Sonwar to cover Republic Day function today. In a statement issued to KNO, Bukhari termed the precincts on journalists as an unwarranted interference of administration in professional duties of scribes. “This is totally unfortunate on part of the civil and security apparatus who barred the entry of journalists to cover the Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar,” the former minster observed while cautioning the administration to restrain from such diktats in future. Bukhari said the undaunted spirit of journalistic fraternity—both working for print and electronic media in Jammu and Kashmir is praiseworthy. “The journalists in this trouble torn state have been covering events, most often, while putting their lives at risk. It is this Fourth Estate that has contributed immensely in keeping the spirit of democracy alive in this tumultuous region. So any type of restrictions on journalists, unwarranted under law, tantamount to fiddling with the democratic ethos of this country,” the former finance minster observed.(KNO)

Trending

TOP STORIES1 hours ago

34-yr-old man found dead in Soura | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

10 dead after cab plunges into gorge in Ramban, rescue ops continue | KNO

TOP STORIES2 hours ago

10 dead after cab plunges into gorge in Ramban | KNO

TOP STORIES13 hours ago

Refrain from disclosing identity of children in need of care, protection: CWC Sgr | KNO

TOP STORIES13 hours ago

Tragedy Strikes Again: Minor Girl Mauled to Death by Leopard in Budgam Village, 2nd Attack in Past 17 Days | KNO

TOP STORIES13 hours ago

Man jumps into river Jhelum near Zaina Kadal | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

Illegally acquired property of notorious drug peddler attached in Bla: Police | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

ADGP L&O reviews preparedness for upcoming elections | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

HMT Zainakote residents protest against power paucity in Ramadan | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

Missing girl from Chasana, Reasi recovered within 2 days: Police | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

HMT Zainakote residents decry contaminated water supply during Ramadan | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

Budgam residents concerned over deteriorating road conditions | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

Congress leader Harbans Bral joins BJP in Jammu | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

Shopian, Pir Panjal residents demand reopening of Mughal Road for traffic | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

Dry, hollow chinar trees risk lives of students, people in Ganderbal’s Saloora | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

Ten Injured as vehicle plunges into gorge in Poonch | KNO

TOP STORIES15 hours ago

‘Don’t be fooled’: Omar cautions against believing AFSPA repeal promises | KNO

Copyright © 2021