Jammu and Kashmir authorities urged not to impose internet shutdowns during pandemic
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A woman uses her cellphone in Srinagar, 6 February 2021; at that time the Indian government restored high speed 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir after 18 months, Faisal Khan/NurPhoto SFLC.in wrote a letter to the Jammu and Kashmir administration urging them to not impose an internet shutdown while India is in the middle of a deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, since citizens need up to date and reliable health information.
This statement was originally published on sflc.in on 10 May 2021.
SFLC.in wrote to the Jammu and Kashmir administration urging them to not impose an internet shutdown in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and to ensure that citizens have access to full speed stable internet.
SC orders maintaining of status quo on migrant property
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Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 12: Supreme Court today directed the parties to maintain status quo till next date of hearing with regard to alienation of Migrant Property worth crores of rupees situated at prime location of Gupkar Road Srinagar and put on halt the contempt proceedings against Divisional Commissioner Kashmir.
The bench of Justice Vineet Saran and Justice Dinesh Maheshwari in a special leave petition filed by the Government of J&K while seeking reply from the parties directed for maintaining status quo as on today on the issue till next date of hearing.
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The Apex Level Advisory Committee headed by Prof Mohammad Sultan Khuroo, former Dean and Director SKIMS and comprising of medical experts from both the regions of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was constituted last year to review the protocol, guidelines and other related issues about the treatment of COVID-19 patients and their implementation.
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While recalling his association with the late officer, the SEC described Mr Shamim as a dedicated, soft spoken and intelligent officer. The SEC noted that Dr Shamim A Wani served with great commitment and professionalism in the committee constituted by the Government last year for coming up with a road map for providing relief to the industries and commerce sector of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which had taken a hit due to the Global COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Shamim Wani felt greatly concerned for the poor and marginalized as also for others who were genuinely impacted by the adversity, SEC recalled.
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