In journalism, you don't need to please everyone: Pant Internationally acknowledged media researcher, trainer and rights advocate, Laxman Datt Pant is the Chairperson of Media Action Nepal. His role is to advise and update Media Freedom Coalition on cases of attacks against media and journalists, and media freedom violations at the global level. In February 2022, Nepal 03 Nov, 2023
Surge in electrical short circuit fires wreaking havoc ​​​​​​​A series of devastating fires sparked by electrical short circuits have left a trail of destruction in households across Nepal. The Himalayan Times investigates the extent of damage and the harrowing stories of families affected by these incidents. Kathmandu 15 Sep, 2023
Experts call for specific laws to protect journalists in South Asia Media experts and advocates for freedom of expression have argued that there is no direct law to protect the journalists in most of the countries in South Asia. Kathmandu 21 Jun, 2023
Media must report conflict issues in a factual manner: Study The media have a key role to play to maintain and promote reconciliation and peace in the society and, for that matter, they must report issues of conflict in a factual and accurate manner, a study report released today stated. Kathmandu 16 Jun, 2023
Help women take up decision-making roles in newsrooms: Award-winning Canadian journalist to male scribes Male journalists must be stronger allies for their female counterparts by supporting women to take up decision-making roles in newsrooms, said a visiting award-winning Canadian journalist here today. Kathmandu 23 Feb, 2023
Human rights issues inadequately covered during elections Only 1.9 per cent of the news reports produced by Nepali newspapers and online portals during the federal and provincial elections covered human rights and inclusion issues. Nepal 12 Jan, 2023
Study finds lack of media coverage of human rights and inclusion issues during elections Only 1.9 percent of the news reports produced by Nepali newspapers and online portals during the time of last November’s federal and provincial elections covered human rights and inclusion issues. Kathmandu 11 Jan, 2023
Media Action Nepal establishes press awards Media Action Nepal establishes press awards Nepal 08 Jan, 2023
Unbiased media coverage a must for free elections: Canadian deputy envoy Vibrant and unbiased media is an absolute condition for healthy democracy and free elections, according to Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of Canada to Nepal, Amanda Strohan. Kathmandu 11 Nov, 2022
Counter misinformation, hate speech: Experts to journalists The event on fair media coverage was organized by Media Action Nepal with support from Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. Kathmandu 21 Oct, 2022
Media urged to ensure free, fair elections With 32 days remaining for the federal and provincial elections, experts and mediapersons here discussed the role of media in making the upcoming elections free and fair. Nepal 20 Oct, 2022
Call for media to play a critical role in ensuring fair and free elections With 32 days remaining for the federal and provincial elections, experts and media persons here discussed the role of media in making the upcoming elections free and fair. Nepal 19 Oct, 2022
