TV channels banned for a day in India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) in condemning the Indian government’s decision to ban Hindi news channel NDTV India and News Time Assam for a day on November 9. The IFJ demands the decision be...
Ban on NDTV Condemned
The Indian Journalists Union (IJU), the premier and most representative organisation of working journalists in the country, strongly condemned the decision of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ‘ban’ NDTV India for one day on 9 November. The...
IJU demands strong legal framework for the safety of journalists
Thousands of journalists across the country on Wednesday observed ‘International Day against Impunity on crimes against Journalists’ by observing two minutes silence to commemorate the memory of the journalists killed on the line of duty following the call given by...
SAMSN, IFJ demand concrete action to end toxic impunity in South Asia
The South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN), together with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), today issued a stern call to governments in the region to make greater efforts to address toxic levels of impunity that continue to blight journalism and...
Supreme Court of India rules equal pay for equal work
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) in welcoming the historic ruling by the Supreme Court of India that the principle of equal pay for equal work applies for every employee regardless of the...
NUJ (India) hails SC verdict on equal pay for equal work
The National Union of Journalists (India), NUJ (I), hails the Hon'ble SC verdict on equal pay for equal work as a historic one. The court has unequivocally rejected arguments of employers for lower pay to contract, temporary workers and slammed the claim that the...
एनयूजे की बैठक में मीडियाकर्मियों की समस्या के लिए तैयार होगा एक्शन प्लान
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South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: October, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
IFJ and SAMSN demand lifting of ban on Kashmir Reader
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) today called upon the authorities in the state of Jammu and Kashmir to lift the ban on the Kashmir Reader. Gravely concerned over the infringement of press freedom,...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: September, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be published on October 17, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and...
OTHER NEWS
Timber smugglers assault journalist in Meghalaya, India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Union of Journalists (India) condemn the attack on a journalist in Athaibari, West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, northeast India on January 23. The IFJ demands the Indian authorities to arrest the...
NUJ(I) condoles passing away of veteran journalist & its former president Dr. N K Trikha
The National Union of Journalists (India) grieves the passing away of veteran journalist & Former President of NUJ(I) Dr. N K Trikha this afternoon. He was suffering from cancer and was 82. He was Former editor Nav Bharat Times. He was served as Chairman of...
Police complaint filed over investigative report in India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) in condemning the registration of a police case by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) against The Tribune daily and its reporter Rachna Khaira...
French journalist arrested in Kashmir
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the arrest and continuing detention of French freelance journalist Paul Comiti in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir region, India on December 10, 2017. The IFJ demands immediate release of the...
Senior journalist shot point blank by solider in Tripura, India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the shocking killing of journalist Sudip Dutta Bhaumik near Agartala, capital of Tripura state in northeast India on November 21. The IFJ demands immediate prosecution of the assailant to ensure...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: October, 2017
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 15, 2017, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
Newspaper resists censorship by political organization in Arunachal, India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses concerns over the act of burning copies of The Arunachal Times newspaper in Arunachal state in northeastern India. The IFJ urges the Indian authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to book,...