Women Journos Face Increased Threats
The safety of journalists is essential to safeguarding democracy. Journalists risk their lives to uncover the truth, often working in dangerous and hostile environments, whether in times of war or...
Upholding Nepal’s free press promise
The impunity for crimes committed against journalists continues to put their entire profession at risk. Thibaut Bruttin & Binod Dhungel Published at : June 3, 2025 Updated at : June 4, 2025...
Press Council Nepal launches historic book on media history
KATHMANDU, MAY 31 Press Council Nepal has released a historic book titled "History of Nepali Media: From Print to Digital", documenting the evolution of Nepali journalism over six decades. The...
Media News And Non-news
The Rising Nepal Mon, 2 June 2025 When an academic writes on an important aspect of mass media, it attracts interest in anticipation of a structured and relatively analytical approach...
A regional dialogue on feminist pathways to journalist safety calls for gender-sensitive protection
Photo Courtesy: MAN KATHMANDU, MAY 20 On May 19, 2025, Media Action Nepal and ARTICLE 19, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, organized a regional networking meeting in Kathmandu titled...
Current government is fully committed to press freedom: PM Oli
Current government is fully committed to press freedom: PM Oli TRN Online Wed, 2 April 2025 Kathamdnu, Apr.2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the current government is...
Radio Nepal should be ‘voice of voiceless’: President Paudel
TRN Online Wed, 2 April 2025 Kathmandu, April 2: President Ramchandra Paudel has called on Radio Nepal, transformed into Public Service Broadcasting this year, to become 'voice of voiceless' and...
Elements attacking media houses will face action, says Home Minister
Tue, 1 April 2025 By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Apr. 1: A delegation of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has submitted a letter of attention to Minister for Home...
FNJ issues 7-day ultimatum to government over Tinkune incident and journalist safety
FNJ issues 7-day ultimatum to government over Tinkune incident and journalist safety Prime Minister Oli assures Suresh Rajak’s wife of employment and other support. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli with...
Nepal Media Society condemns attack on media houses
Nepal Media Society condemns attack on media houses Demands action against perpetrators Published at : March 30, 2025 Updated at : March 30, 2025 13:43 Kathmandu Nepal Media Society,...
FNJ fact-finding committee starts work on Suresh Rajak’s death
FNJ fact-finding committee starts work on Suresh Rajak’s death Member says the team has already started its work as entrusted by the central committee. Published at : March 30, 2025...
Journalist burned to death, media houses targeted by protesters
Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT KATHMANDU, MARCH 28 By Himalayan News Service Published: 11:43 am Mar 29, 2025 A television journalist died in a house that was set ablaze by protesters in...
Journalist dies in Tinkune building fire amid pro-monarchy protest
The building that was set ablaze by the pro-monarchy protestors in Tinkune. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT KATHMANDU, MARCH 28 A journalist lost his life in a fire that engulfed a building...
Sidhakura.com operators convicted of airing fake content
Sidhakura.com operators convicted of airing fake content Court hands Yubraj Kandel, Nabin Dhungana 3-month jail. Six-month jail for Raj Kumar Timilsina, who provided audio. Binod Ghimire Published at : September...
Kantipur condemns disruption in distribution of its newspapers
Kantipur Publications Limited has clarified that the obstruction in the distribution of its newspapers Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post has violated citizens’ right to information and that such actions are...
Journalists Should Uphold Public Trust
Dr. Kundan Aryal A recent verdict of a district court in Nepal has strongly reminded that journalists must abide by the journalistic code of ethics to maintain the public...
517 Journalists Suffer Job Insecurity Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Kathmandu, May 3: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has urged media houses to ensure the job security of media professionals amidst the Covid-19 crisis. As many as 517 journalists...
No Restriction On Press Freedom
Press freedom is an indispensable part of a dynamic democracy that ensures people's rights to free expression. Our constitution has preserved the provision of freedom of speech and press freedom...
Nepali journalists demand salary, stage sit-in protests
Early morning on Thursday, a group of journalists representing numerous Nepali media outlets gathered in front of the Indreni Complex in New Baneshwor. They weren’t there on a reporting assignment....
When there are many ‘experts’ spreading unverified information, everyone has to protect themselves from infodemic
Photo: Pexels/ United Nations COVID-19 Response On September 7, Kathmandu police arrested Subas Subba Limbu on the charge of accusing doctors involved in the treatment of Covid-19 patients of removing organs of...