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BANGLADESH: Information Commission formed

Government official says recruiting manpower for the commission and the release of funds are underway
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INDIA: Phatak withdraws media gag

Municipal commissioner agrees to withdraw media briefing rules as long as reporters' association issues guidelines
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INDIA: Summons to channel

Foreign television news channel violates court order prohibiting media from printing or airing news on evidence or witnesses connected to the case against the Mumbai terror attackers
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INDIA: TOI photographer identifies Kasab

Photos taken by a 'Times of India' photographer of two gunmen from the Mumbai terror attack were also shown in court
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BANGLADESH: RTI Act comes into effect today

President's office receives six names from selection body for three-member information commission responsible for enforcing RTI Act
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INDIA: Work of 100 photojournalists on display

Photos displayed range from political leaders to wildlife, from protests to festivals
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BANGLADESH: Info commission within a few days

Thirty lawmakers participate in Right to Information workshop to discuss how to change the secrecy mindset of government officials before implementing the law
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BANGLADESH: 'Try killers of Humayun Kabir Balu'

Mourners commemorate death of 'Dainik Janmabhumi' editor, who was murdered in a bomb attack in 2004
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INDIA: Blend spiritualism, morality in work, journalists told

Monks of Ramakrishna Mission encourage journalists to understand the value of spiritual journalism
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INDIA: Bloggers get together to share ideas

Bloggers' conference held presentations and discussions on such topics as blogging trends and earning an income through blogs
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INDIA: 'Focus on constructive journalism'

'Rakno Konkani' editor says because of the influence and long-term impact of a news article, journalists should be careful on how they write
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INDIA: Radio programme for, of and by the visually-impaired

Program aims to give visually-impaired students professional training on technical aspects of radio industry
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INDIA: Bloggers' meet to focus on new trends

Bloggers discuss role of blogging in society, personal lives
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INDIA: Journalist dies after cardiac arrest

B.S. Venkatalakshmi served in government's department of information and publicity for 15 years, founded 'Charchegondu Chavadi' magazine
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INDIA: Journos must abide by my rules, Phatak tells mayor

Mumbai mayor tries to intervene but civic chief refuses to withdraw six-point guideline for media briefings
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INDIA: Woman claims she was kidnapped by 'fake' journalist

Complainant used to work for newspaper that once ran a column by supposed journalist
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INDIA: First community radio station run by women

Station will have 10 kilometer broadcast coverage and reach nearly 30 villages
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INDIA: DoPT agrees to disclose all file notings under RTI

DoPT Minister Chavan says differences have been sorted out and ministry will disclose remarks made by officials and ministers during file movements
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INDIA: PHED wakes up after TOI expose

A senior engineer at the Public Health and Engineering Department says water quality tests will be run in response to a 'Times of India' report
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INDIA: Prasar Bharati gets notice for 'arbitrary' selection of anchors

Petitioner alleges public television broadcast station selects news anchors based on favoritism and nepotism
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