Kathmandu. The Film Journalists Association of Nepal has expressed strong opposition to the government's decision to channel all government advertisements exclusively through state-owned media outlets. The association issued a press release formally declaring its complete disagreement with this government directive.In a statement released on Friday by the association's General Secretary, Raghunath Sapkota, it was noted that this government move constitutes a direct assault on private media organizations that have been informing citizens while upholding democratic values and principles. The association asserts that by restricting an open and competitive information system, the government is attempting to impose a 'syndicate' on advertising,...