Journalists denounce Beijing's efforts to talians media
Journalists blasted Chinese propaganda in Italy's top economic paper after it praised China's economic health and asked Italian investors to invest in China.
In the realm of a free and thriving democracy, journalism has long been regarded as the fourth estate, an essential pillar supporting the edifice of governance. Yet, beneath the facade of a free press and democratic ideals, a troubling issue has emerged, one that threatens not only the livelihoods of dedicated journa
Journalists blasted Chinese propaganda in Italy's top economic paper after it praised China's economic health and asked Italian investors to invest in China.
KATHMANDU, Feb. 24: Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Aman Lal Modi has said that the mass communication media has a pivotal role in the implementation of federalism.
"Journalists played a big role in the political movement for restoration of dem
Chief Minister of Madhes Province Lal Babu Raut has said that the provincial government was taking necessary steps to institutionalise journalists and media houses in the province. Speaking at the third general convention of the Madhes Provincial Committee of the Federation of Nepali Journalists in Birgunj on Sunday, CM Raut informed that the government was aware of the contributions made by the media to the democratic movements in Nepal.
The Federation of Nepalis Journalists Morang chapter expressed its concern about the incident wherein a person threatened a media outlet and journalists in Morang.
KABUL, August 22: The Taliban said on Saturday that they are setting up a committee that will deal with the media.
The trilateral committee will include a Taliban representative from the culture commission, a deputy head of the association on media protection and an officer from the Kabul police, according to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The deputy general secretary of the International Federation of Journalists, Jeremy Dear, said on Friday that media workers are going through an "incredibly challenging time" after the Taliban had seized power in Afghanistan.
Journalists are receiving threats, and female reporters are being prevented from working, he added. Many media outlets have been closed.
BHAKTAPUR, June 20: Bhaktapur chapter of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has submitted a memorandum to the Bagmati Province government, showing serious concern over its plan to establish and run mass media on its own. The chapter argued in the memorandum that the province government was planning to run its own media with the intention to shutdown the television, radio, and newspapers currently run in 13 districts.
The chapter submitted the memorandum via Chief District Officer of Bhaktapur, Prem Prasad Bhattarai, today. The allocation of Rs 100 million in the recent policy and programme and the annual budget to set up mass media had undoubtedly targeted to stifle the current media, Bhaktapur FNJ concluded.
It further asserted, "We are of firm opinion that Bagamati Province government's plan to own and run media not only smothers media run by private and community but also suppresses free press and public voice, thereby mocking at democratic values,".
It is stated that Bagmati Province has large share of total media in the country – 66 percent, where there are 48 percent of FNJ members. The Bhaktapur chapter has however demanded allocation of financial grants and public advertisement for the protection, promotion and capacity building of mass media.
The province government is warned of stern agitation if the move was not corrected on time.
Receiving the memorandum, CDO Bhattarai said it would be forwarded to the province government with due respect to freedom of expression and press.
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The Baglung chapter of Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has decided to technically equip the working journalists in the district. At a time when the modern journalism has warranted quality enhancement among journalists, the technical gadgets as laptop, computer, hard disk, memory card, WIFI, pen drive, camera have been essential to them, the district chapter asserted.
The newly elected FNJ working committee in the district which is led by Naresh Kandel said it was imperative for them to retain journalists in media profession. Technology is a must to empower them and hone their profession skills, he added.
He however said the payment working journalists were getting from media houses was negligible to equip them well. "New leadership will now assist journalists not only in protection of journalists' rights, but also for their technological enhancement," Kandel stressed.
According to the new working committee, every journalist will have a laptop now.
Earlier, the district chapter got its own office building under the leadership of Dil Sirish. It cost Rs 10 million to construct the building.
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