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Kashmir Times editor moves Supreme Court against curbs on media in J&K

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Kashmir Times editor moves Supreme Court against curbs on media in J&K

Kashmir Times executive editor Anuradha Bhasinhas moved the Supreme Court against restrictions imposed on news media in Jammu and Kashmir.

The petition seeks directions to the State to create an enabling environment for journalists and all other media personnel in all parts of J&K to practise their profession, and lift debilitating restrictions imposed through the complete shutdown on internet and telecommunication servicesafter the clampdown on the entire state on August 4, 2019.

The Petitioner is represented by her lawyers Vrinda Grover, Soutik Banerjee and RatnaAppnender, and it was filed through Sumika Hazarika, Advocate on Record.

The petition has demandedthat in order to ensure the freedom of the press and media, directions be issued for the immediate lifting of debilitating restrictions imposed through the complete shutdown on internet and telecommunication services, and severe curbs on the movement of photo-journalists and reporters.

The petition under Article 32 seeks “the issuance of a writ / order / direction to the Respondents to immediately relax all restrictions on mobile, internet and landline services and the strict restrictions on freedom of movement of journalists and media personnel in Kashmir and some districts, of Jammu in order to enable journalists to practice their profession and exercise their right to report, in furtherance of their rights under Articles 14, 19(1) (a) and 19( j)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India as well as the Right to Know of the residents of the Kashmir valley.”

The petitioner said that such restrictions were curbing the rights of journalists under the provisions of Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution of India and the right to know the conditions of residents of Kashmir Valley.

The petition says, “…information blackout set in motion is a direct and grave violation of the right of the people to know about the decisions that directly impact their lives and their future.”

The petitioner said that the absolute and complete internet and telecommunication shutdown, severe restrictions on mobility and sweeping curtailment on information sharing in the Kashmir valley, at a time when significant political and constitutional changes are being undertaken in Delhi to the status of J&K, is fuelling anxiety, panic, alarm, insecurity and fear among the residents of the Kashmir.

This petition has been filed as information blackout is a direct and grave violation of the right of the people to know about the decisions that directly impact their lives and their future. Also, the media cannot report on the aforesaid developments, and neither can the opinions of the residents of Kashmir be reported about.

The petition further points out that “No formal orders under which such action was taken was communicated by the Respondents and the power and authority, under which such excessive and arbitrary action was ordered is still unknown to the Petitioner. The communication blockade and strict restrictions on movement of journalists resulted in a virtual blackout, and media reporting and publishing grievously impacted.”

From August 4, 2019 onwards, mobile phone networks, internet services, and landline phone connectivity were all discontinued and shutdown, leaving Kashmir and some districts in Jammu completely isolated and cut off from all possible modes of communication and information. The communication blockade and strict restrictions on movement of journalists resulted in a virtual blackout, and media reporting and publishing is grievously impacted.

The petition says that due to this blockade, the petitioner, who is the executive editor of Kashmir Times could not publish or distribute the newspaper “which has a Jammu edition and a Srinagar edition. It is the largest circulated English daily in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, with daily circulation of upto 3.5 lakh copies”.

“Due to the severe and pervasive restrictions imposed by the Respondents, the Petitioner’s newspaper, Kashmir Times, Srinagar edition, could not be distributed and circulated on 05.08.2019. Since 06.08.2019 the Petitioner has not been able to print and publish the Kashmir edition, as the complete and absolute restrictions on all communication services and movement has resulted in the imposition of a de facto blockade on media activities, including reporting and publishing on the situation in Kashmir,” it says.

“In view of the absolute and debilitating curtailment of the right to report of the press and media, and the violation of the Petitioner’s right to practice her profession, the Petitioner is constrained to approach this Hon’ble Court under D Article 32 of the Constitution of India seeking immediate and appropriate reliefs for safeguarding the rights available, inter-alia under Articles 14, 19(l)(a), 19(l)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India,” the petition further states.

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Bengal man, 60, arrested for raping pet dog for 2 years

A bizarre and revolting incident has come to the fore from West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, wherein a 60-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his pet dog repeatedly for nearly two years.

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A bizarre and revolting incident has come to the fore from West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, wherein a 60-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his pet dog repeatedly for nearly two years.

According to reports, the accused, Ratikant Sardar, was arrested after a video of the sickening act, was shot by his neighbours and shared on social media. The video went viral online and the man’s disgusting act, was noticed by authorities leading to his arrest on Thursday evening.

As per a report by India Today, Sardar was caught on film by some neighbors during the sickening act. They said the accused, who was naked and drunk, was having sexual intercourse with his dog as the beast howled.

Quoting locals who requested anonymity, the report said that Sardar had been raping his pet dog at his home in Chouhati Payarabagan area of Sonarpur police station of South 24 Parganas for nearly two years.

The neighbours said they repeatedly asked him not to indulge in such an unnatural act and release the dog but he refused and continued to act upon his disgraceful fetish, adding that they had no other way but to film him during the act and share it online to expose his repulsive fetish.

Luckily, an animal welfare body came across the video of Sardar’s abominable act on social media and filed a written complaint against under Section 377 and 11 of the Animal Cruelty Act at the Sonarpur Police Station.

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Kolkata Animal Welfare Foundation Founder Sandeepan Mukherjee said the video was shot nearly a year ago by some locals but they weren’t aware of any animal protection laws and failed to report Sardar’s repulsive act to the authorities, adding that the locals had repeatedly urged him to stop such behavior but he did not budge.

The accused, reportedly, also lured female stray dogs from the street and raped them with impunity for years.

Based on the complaint filed by the animal welfare group, an FIR under section 377 (voluntarily having carnal intercourse against the order of nature) was registered against the accused, who was later arrested after initial investigation and will be produced today before a court in Baruipur.

The report said that the dog was rescued and sent to veterinary hospital on Thursday evening where doctors confirmed sexual abuse. The victimized beast is currently housed at an animal treatment center in Sonarpur and is under observation.

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Rapido vs autos: Another Bengaluru auto driver harasses Rapido biker, passenger

A Rapido biker, along with a woman passenger, was harassed by an autorickshaw driver in Bengaluru on March 31, Friday.

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A Rapido biker, along with a woman passenger, was harassed by an autorickshaw driver in Bengaluru on March 31, Friday.

The incident was reported by the woman passenger, Abirami, on Instagram who informed that an auto driver stopped the Rapido bike she was travelling on and harassed both the motorist and her near Hayes Road while she was on her way to work.

In her Instagram post, she wrote that the incident took place at around 10:30 and alleged that the auto driver also forced the caption to uninstall the Rapido application, took off his helmet, and left.

The auto driver in question also used expletives for the Rapido rider and her.

Sharing her trauma on Instagram, Abirami tagged Bengaluru City Police and Rapido App and urged for strict action against such incidents in the city.

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This is not the first time when an auto driver harassed a Rapido motorist. The tiff between the auto drivers and Rapido bikes in Bengaluru city is in the news for quite some time.

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Earlier, a Rapido biker hailing from North East was harassed by an auto driver in Indiranagar’s Bengaluru. The video of the incident widely circulated on social media wherein the auto driver stopped the Rapido biker when he was about to leave after dropping his woman passenger and took off the key of his bike and snatched the helmet and stopped him from leaving.

Another incident took place near Indira Nagar Metro Station in Bengaluru wherein an auto driver stopped the Rapido driver and smashed his mobile phone. In the viral video, the auto driver was also seen yelling about their business being affected because of Rapido motorists.

Indira Nagar police station took cognizance of the incident and promised strict action against the auto driver.

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In January 2023, the Bombay High Court asked Rapido to suspend its bike-taxi services immediately in Maharashtra in connection with the illegal plying of bike taxis in the state.

The company which gained popularity in metro cities due to its cheaper rates failed to submit proof of its legal operations in court. Rapido agreed to shit its services and asked the Maharashtra government to grant it a license to operate two-wheeler bike taxis in the state. However, the request was dismissed.

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Bihar Board 10th result 2023: BSEB Matric result out now, check merit list here

The credentials required to check results are roll number and roll code.

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The Bihar School Examination Board on Friday declared the Bihar Board 10th result 2023. Students who appeared in the examinations can check their results on the official site of BSEB, results.biharboardonine.com.

The credentials required to check results are roll number and roll code. The result will show the marks secured by the candidates and the topper list will be out shortly.

Reports said an overall pass percentage this year is 81.04 per cent. As many as 16 lakh students appeared for the Bihar Matric examination, out of which 14 lakh candidates passed the exam.

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Bihar Board 10th result 2023 Merit List

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How to check Bihar Board 10th result 2023?

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of BSEB, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
  • Step 2: Click on the link that reads Download BSEB Matric 10th Result 2023.
  • Step 3: Fill in your login credentials like roll codes and roll numbers given on the BSEB Class 10 Matric admit card.
  • Step 4: Submit the details.
  • Step 5: Results will appear on your screen.
  • Step 6: Download the mark sheet.

How to check Bihar Board 10th result 2023 via SMS?

  • Step 1: Type BIHAR10 ROLL-NUMBER
  • Step 2: Send the SMS to 56263

List of websites to check Bihar Board 10th result 2023

  • biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
  • results.biharboardonline.com
  • interbseb.com

The Bihar Board 10th examination was conducted from February 14 to February 22, 2023, in two shifts across the state at multiple exam centres.

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