• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.
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MHA Issues Advisory to Media on Use of Air Raid Siren Sounds

Published on May 10, 2025

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NEW DELHI, MAY 10:
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a strong advisory to all media houses, cautioning against the misuse of Civil Defence air raid siren sounds in their programs and broadcasts.

According to the directive, these siren sounds—typically used during emergencies—must be used only for community awareness and public safety campaigns. The Ministry emphasized that indiscriminate or sensational use of such alerts in media content can lead to unnecessary panic, confusion, and anxiety among the general public.

The advisory calls for responsible broadcasting practices, urging channels to strictly refrain from deploying air raid sirens unless their usage is part of a legitimate awareness initiative approved by concerned authorities.

 “Such sounds are for alerting the public in actual emergencies. Misuse may lead to chaos and undermine trust in real warnings,” the advisory noted.

The MHA has also requested all broadcast and digital platforms to review their existing content and ensure compliancewith the advisory to uphold public safety and prevent misinformation.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.