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Nepal: Press freedom under threat as 'disinformation' and 'fake news' erode media credibility

KATHMANDU, August 12: Media freedom was what Nepali journalists and civil society activists fought for decades in Nepal until democracy was restored in the country in 1990. The Nepali media fraternity celebrated the abolition of the Panchayat system, which put harsh restrictions on civil liberties including press freedom for 30 long years. The reason: the new constitution promulgated after the success of the people's movement in 1990 guaranteed press freedom, paving the way for the establishment of a number of professional media houses at the initiative of the private sector.
Nepal: Press freedom under threat as 'disinformation' and 'fake news' erode media credibility


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Published On: August 12, 2022 08:00 PM NPT

Nepal: Press freedom under threat as 'disinformation' and 'fake news' erode media credibility
Nepal: Press freedom under threat as 'disinformation' and 'fake news' erode media credibility

KATHMANDU, August 12: Media freedom was what Nepali journalists and civil society activists fought for decades in Nepal until democracy was restored in the country...
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Published On: August 7, 2022 07:00 PM NPT

Health department officials preparing to embezzle Rs 410 million in equipment purchase
Health department officials preparing to embezzle Rs 410 million in equipment purchase

KATHMANDU, August 7: The Department of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Population has been preparing to purchase health equipment by paying Rs...
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Published On: August 3, 2022 12:36 PM NPT

Rs 60 million embezzled while purchasing boots for Nepal Police
Rs 60 million embezzled while purchasing boots for Nepal Police

KATHMANDU, August 3: It has been found that Nepal Police paid twice the market price while purchasing DSM boots for police personnel. The price of...
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Published On: August 2, 2022 12:08 PM NPT

This is why the impeachment motion against Chief Justice Rana is gathering dust in parliament
This is why the impeachment motion against Chief Justice Rana is gathering dust in parliament

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 2: Five and a half months have passed since an impeachment motion was filed against Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana. But parliament has...
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Published On: July 29, 2022 05:11 PM NPT

Kidney racket active in Kathmandu Valley
Kidney racket active in Kathmandu Valley

KATHMANDU, July 29: Police investigations have revealed that gangs are active on the streets of the capital that lure dependents and take them to India...
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Published On: July 13, 2022 09:55 PM NPT

Concerns grow in Nepal as India introduces ‘Agnipath scheme’ for Gorkha recruitment
Concerns grow in Nepal as India introduces ‘Agnipath scheme’ for Gorkha recruitment

KATHMANDU, July 13: The decision of the Indian government to introduce a scheme called ‘Agnipath’, which will apply to Gorkha recruitment as well beginning this...
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Published On: July 11, 2022 08:27 PM NPT

Massive corruption at play as govt expedites arms procurement worth millions of rupees for Nepal Police
Massive corruption at play as govt expedites arms procurement worth millions of rupees for Nepal Police

KATHMANDU, July 11: The government has expedited the process to procure small arms for Nepal Police from an Italian company, Beretta, at a price four...
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Published On: July 8, 2022 12:04 PM NPT

Tax exemption on sanitary pads introduced to benefit Prime Minister's son
Tax exemption on sanitary pads introduced to benefit Prime Minister's son

KATHMANDU, July 8: It has been suspected that former finance minister Janardan Sharma gave customs duty exemption on the import of sanitary pads so as...
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Published On: July 6, 2022 07:00 PM NPT

Is the ruling alliance pulling an ‘election stunt’ in Nijgadh?
Is the ruling alliance pulling an ‘election stunt’ in Nijgadh?

“Why do they think that an international airport  should be built in Nijgadh when the country's economy is collapsing, the national treasury is empty and...
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