Press Council Nepal appeals to media platforms to make social media reliable

Experts say while the agency’s intentions may be good, it infringes on citizens’ freedom of expression.

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Press Council takes action against 10 more YouTube channels

KATHMANDU: Press Council Nepal on Monday took action against ten more YouTube channels and social sites users for disseminating unverified, misleading and fabricated content. Most of those YouTube channels are unregistered. Similarly, it has recommended the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police to investigate against social media users found violating the code of conduct. Lately, the […]

Press Council Nepal appeals to media platforms to make social media reliable

Experts say while the agency’s intentions may be good, it infringes on citizens’ freedom of expression.

PCN's special appeal for accountability and accuracy in social media contents

The Press Council Nepal (PCN) has issued a public appeal to ensure the contents shared across various digital media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube channels and other social media are fact-based and reliable.

PCN initiates nationwide creative journalism campaign

KATHMANDU: In a bid to enhance communication and promote positive journalism, the Press Council Nepal (PCN) is initiating a nationwide creative journalism campaign. The move comes in response to the increasing negativity in various sectors and the disruptive impact of social media. Bal Krishna Basnet, Chairman of PCN, emphasized the need for journalism to adopt […]

Not all subjects on the network are news: Council Chairman Basnet

Press Council Nepal Chairman Balkrishna Basnet said that with the increasing use of social media, it is necessary to refine the presentation

Not all subjects on the network are news: Council Chairman Basnet

Press Council Nepal Chairman Balkrishna Basnet said that with the increasing use of social media, it is necessary to refine the presentation

PCN appeals to all to refrain from spreading disinformation

KATHMANDU: The Press Council Nepal (PCN) has urged all media and social media users to not spread disinformation in a way that affects investigation. Issuing a press release, the media content regulatory body said misleading information and disinformation were being spread on YouTube and Facebook in the unfolding incidents in Nepal. Council’s attention is drawn […]

Press Council's appeal to not to spread disinformation affecting investigation

The Press Council Nepal has urged all media and social media users to not spread disinformation in a way that affects investigation.