Leaders pledge to amend laws limiting free press
Leaders of various political parties have pledged to lobby their party lawmakers to make amendments to the laws that restrict press freedom. A free press is essential for a democracy...
Gagging the press in installments
t has only been two weeks since Nepal’s new Penal Code criminalised photography (Section 295), slapped heavy fines and jail terms for recording conversations (Section 293), and announced strict punishment...
Suppressed
As Nepal’s Parliament passes a slew of bills to activate the new Constitution, hardwon principles like the freedom of press, civil liberties and democracy, appear to be in danger of...
FNJ issues declaration over amendment of new Act
The Federation of Nepali journalist (FNJ) on Saturday issued a declaration seeking amendments to provisions of recently enforced Civil Code and Criminal Code Act. In a four-point-declaration the umbrella institution...
Suppressed
As Nepal’s Parliament passes a slew of bills to activate the new Constitution, hardwon principles like the freedom of press, civil liberties and democracy, appear to be in danger of...
Free press on edge as new laws come into force today
The government’s new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedures Code, expected to reform the country’s legal system by replacing ages-old ‘Muluki Ain’, go into effect on Friday, amid fears that the...