FNJ protests journalist Rajak's death, demands justice Tributes have been paid to journalist Suresh Rajak, who lost his life during the violent protests staged by pro-monarchy protestors in Tinkune, Kathmandu, on Friday. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2025
PCN's unilateral decision evokes widespread condemnation Nepal’s media fraternity today urged the Press Council Nepal (PCN) to immediately withdraw its unilateral and unconstitutional decision against The Himalayan Times without providing any opportunity to the reputed and much loved daily to clarify the allegations levelled by globally controversial British climber Nirmal Purja and his United Kingdom-based company — Elite Exped. Nepal 12 Mar, 2025
Govt urged to withdraw decision to suspend journalist's pass In the light of criticism of the Social Media Bill, a journalist questioned PM KP Sharma Oli on February 16 about whether he was imitating infamous dictator Hitler by bringing bills that stifle freedom of expression and undermine democratic norms. Nepal 06 Mar, 2025
'Rather than opposing Social Media Bill, it should be burnt in front of top leaders' In the wake of widespread criticism of the Social Media Bill (SMB) presented in the National Assembly, the Upper House of the federal parliament, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, has defended it, stating that the bill to regulate the operation and use of social media is necessary to protect national unity and social harmony. Nepal 25 Feb, 2025
Nepal Students' Union leaders protest against Social Media Bill Leaders of the Nepal Students' Union (NSU) have protested the Social Media Bill, which has been registered in the National Assembly, the upper house of the federal parliament. Kathmandu 13 Feb, 2025
Minister Gurung defends Social Media Bill amid severe backlash Amid severe backlashes of the Social Media Bill (SMB) presented by the government in the Upper House of Federal Parliament, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has defended it by expressing that it has been introduced with the aim of strengthening national unity. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Ordinances brought to resolve all existing problems of country: DPM Poudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bishnu Prasad Poudel, has said the government has focused its attention on the issue of protection of constitution, its effective implementation, development, good governance and permanent solution to various problems. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Social Media Bill draws criticism from press freedom advocates The government’s proposed bill, “Bill on the Operation, Use, and Regulation of Social Media,” registered in the National Assembly, has sparked strong criticism from advocates of press and freedom of expression. Kathmandu 31 Jan, 2025
Social Media Bill gets heavy criticism The government on Monday introduced the Social Media Bill in the National Assembly, the Upper House of Parliament, which proposes harsh penalties for social media platforms and users who violate rules. Nepal 30 Jan, 2025
'I will not split or merge any political party': PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has made it clear that although there is a need to amend the law related to the division of political parties, it is not his job to split and merge any political party. Nepal 13 Jan, 2025
FNJ election today The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) – an umbrella organization of working journalists of the country is holding its election today to pick a new leadership. Kathmandu 13 Dec, 2024
Five candidacies filed for FNJ President Five journalists have filed their candidacies for the post of President of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ). Kathmandu 07 Dec, 2024
