When the Media Becomes the Message By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 In the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, where political narratives and public discourse are often tightly controlled, a recent Right to Information (RTI) revelation has sparked a fresh wave of controversy. Between April 2022 and October 2024, the J&K government spent an astounding ₹70 crore on print advertisements. Of this, a whopping 26% went to just five newspapers. The findings, brought to light by media watchdog Newslaundry, have ignited serious concerns around transparency, fairness,…
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