President Emphasizes Democracy as Fundamental for Free and Fair Journalism on World Press Freedom Day

President Ramchandra Paudel underscored the indispensable link between democracy and free, fair journalism, stating that democracy serves as the minimum prerequisite for ensuring a vibrant press. In a message issued today on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day,...

Internet Service Restored in Nepal After Seven-Hour Disruption

Internet services in Nepal, which encountered disruptions since 4 pm on Thursday, have been restored late last night following intervention by the international bandwidth provider to rectify the issue. The resumption of internet services came approximately seven hours after...

Chinese Media Withdraw from Regional Journalism Competition Amid Political Pressures

Chinese-owned media outlets are stepping back from Asia’s premier journalism prize, the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) awards, citing increasing domestic pressures against perceived “collusion with foreign forces.” Caixin Media, based in Beijing, which clinched SOPA awards for...