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55 journalists in India harassed for reporting during COVID-19 pandemic, reveals Press Freedom report, Two Circles

Two Circles 22 June 2020 New Delhi-based Rights and Risks Analysis Group has released a report on media crackdown by the government during the COVID-19 lockdown detailing harassment of journalists and reporters working under critical circumstances. The report titled ‘India: Media’s Crackdown During COVID-19 Lockdown’ discusses that immediately after the announcement of nationwide lockdown on […]

Coronavirus | Row over inclusion of Chakmas in Arunachal infection tally, The Hindu

The Hindu 06 June 2020 Student body demands exclusion of refugees from State’s COVID-19 numbers. The COVID-19 pandemic has added more grist to the refugee debate in Auranchal Pradesh. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has asked the State government, particularly the Changlang district authorities not to include the Chakma and Hajong communities in […]

55 journalists were targeted for reporting on Covid pandemic, says Delhi think tank report, The Print

The Print 15 June 2020 The RRAG report listed states and cases that were registered against journalists for their stories on PPE shortage, food distribution and alleged corruption among others. New Delhi: As many as 55 journalists have been targeted for covering the pandemic in India between 25 March, when lockdown was first imposed, and 31 May, […]