Power Against the Press
Supreme Court’s order in Kishor Shrestha’s case draws a vital boundary between state power and press freedom. Representative Photo By REPUBLICA August 19, 2026 at 5:57 AM The arrest and subsequent...
Mass communication policy needs to be reviewed
आम सञ्चार नीतिको पुनरावलोकन आवश्यक छ आर्थिक समाचार मंगलबार अगस्ट ११, २०२६ बिहान ८:१९ बजे नेपालको मिडिया क्षेत्रमा धेरै समस्या र चुनौतीहरू छन्। मात्रात्मक वृद्धि भए पनि गुणात्मक वृद्धि हुन...
The media is watching power—but who is watching the media?
A government led by politicians with deep media backgrounds is increasingly relying on social media while leaving Nepal’s struggling media sector in need of urgent reform and institutional support. Press-1786172676.webp...
Info Ministry holds discussion on draft Bill on Media Council, 2083
TRN Online Fri, 7 August 2026 Kathmandu, Aug 7: The Ministry of Information and Communications has launched discussions with stakeholders on the draft 'Bill on Media Council, 2083' in a...
Paper on new bill for integrating three major Acts related to mass media made public
TRN Online Thu, 6 August 2026 Kathmandu, Aug 6: The Ministry of Information and Communications has released a concept paper prepared for drafting the National Communications Bill, aiming to make...
Supreme Court scraps government ban on private media receiving official ads
The ruling overturns April decision that allowed government advertisements and notices to be published only through state-owned media outlets. Durga Dulal Published at : July 14, 2026 Updated at :...
Information Minister holds discussion with Digital Media Society on status of media industry
TRN Online Mon, 13 July 2026 Kathmandu, July 13: Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina on Monday held discussions with representatives of 'Digital Media Society' on present status...
Suspicious vehicles parked outside Onlinekhabar, Himalaya TV, and Kantipur Offices
Onlinekhabar Monday, July 13, 2026 Kathmandu, July 13 Suspicious vehicles were parked outside the offices of Onlinekhabar, Himalaya TV, and Kantipur Media House on Monday morning, blocking access to the...
Govt unveils National Advertisement Policy
The Rising Nepal Sat, 11 July 2026 By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, July 11: The Ministry of Information and Communication on Thursday made public the National Advertising Policy-2083, a comprehensive framework...
Balendra Shah government’s first 100 days raise press freedom concerns
Media groups point to ministerial warnings, online intimidation, a disputed advertising policy and court rulings as evidence of growing pressure on the press. Daya Dudraj Published at: July 4, 2026...
Bagamati Province allocates budget for journalists’ engagement in SSF
TRN Online Thu, 18 June 2026 Bagamati, June 18: The Bagamati Province has prepared to enroll journalists based in the province in the Social Security Fund (SSF) and insurance scheme....
‘Press freedom, digital transformation, rural telecom Govt priorities’
TRN Online Wed, 17 June 2026 By TRN Online, Kathmandu, June 17: Minister for Information and Communication Dr. Bikram Timilsina has made it clear that the government is fully committed to...
Why is Nepal’s private press covered in question marks today?
Dozens of newspapers are blanking out their front pages to fight a new government rule that pulls state ads from private media. Sajana Baral Published at : April 13, 2026...
Top court says all social media, online sites must register
Full text of verdict on the sidhakura.com case calls for a mechanism to monitor and evaluate online content. Post file photo Published at : August 17, 2025 Updated at :...
Amendment to media law raises a host of questions
Experts criticise government move to bring online registration process under the home ministry’s purview. Nepal Media Society on Wednesday held an interaction on the Media Council Bill. Handout photo Post Report...
Department of Information postpones renewing online media
TRN Online Wed, 6 August 2025 Kathmandu, Aug 6: The Department of Information and Broadcasting (DoIB) has informed that it would no longer register and renew online media. Issuing a...
Nepal pushes Meta to register amid tougher social media rules
Facebook’s parent company sends officials to Kathmandu as deadline looms. Reuters Published at : April 17, 2025 Updated at : April 17, 2025 11:13 Kathmandu Meta Platforms, the parent company...
Social Media Bill may see major revisions, Congress leader hints
Krishna Sitaula says he has asked parties not to issue whip for the bill’s endorsement. Post File Photo As the Social Media Bill is under consideration in the National Assembly,...
Bill on public service broadcasting will curtail editorial freedom: Experts
Endorsed by the National Assembly without any major change, the Public Service Broadcasting Bill (2020) that aims to merge Radio Nepal and Nepal Television is currently at the House of...
Self-regulation to make media sector accountable: PM Dahal
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has called for the development of a self-regulation system to make the media sector dignified, responsible and accountable. Extending greetings on the occasion...