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Politics
J&K Government to Draft Rules for Social Media Journalists
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 01:02 PM
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The Jammu & Kashmir administration has announced plans to develop guidelines that will regulate the conduct of journalists operating on social media platforms.
The Jammu & Kashmir administration announced its intention to draft a set of guidelines that will regulate the activities of journalists working on social media platforms.
The proposed rules aim to promote responsible reporting, curb the spread of misinformation, and safeguard the privacy of sources.
Officials said the guidelines will address issues such as fact‑checking, ethical conduct, and accountability for defamatory or misleading content.
The government plans to consult with media associations and civil‑society groups before finalizing the draft.
The proposed rules aim to promote responsible reporting, curb the spread of misinformation, and safeguard the privacy of sources.
Officials said the guidelines will address issues such as fact‑checking, ethical conduct, and accountability for defamatory or misleading content.
The government plans to consult with media associations and civil‑society groups before finalizing the draft.