Srinagar, Apr 30 (KNO): In view of Covid-19 pandemic, the department of information and public relations has extended the validity of Identity cards of accredited journalists till June 30, this year.
In on order, copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the department stated that the validity of ID cards issued for the year 2019-20 has been extended.
"Since the department could not issue fresh Identity Cards to the Accredited Journalists due to the lockdown restriction following outbreak of Covid-19, it is hereby ordered that validity of Identity Cards issued to the accredited Journalists for the year 2019-20 may be deemed to have been further extended up to 30.06.2020.," reads the order—(KNO)