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Balendra Shah government's first 100 days raise press freedom concerns

Kathmandu, July 4 -- In a democracy, the media are regarded as the fourth pillar of the state, tasked with scrutinising those in power and keeping citizens informed. But as Prime Minister Balendra Sha... Read More


Former editor sentenced for defamation as media groups decry ruling as blow to press freedom

Kathmandu, July 1 -- Kathmandu District Court has sentenced Saroj Mishra, former editor of the Rajdhani Daily, to four months in prison and imposed a fine in a criminal defamation case, raising strong... Read More


Outcry grows over Grade 12 results. Students demand education minister's scalp

Kathmandu, June 25 -- Public anger over this year's Grade 12 examination results has intensified, with thousands of students questioning the accuracy of the published scores and demanding the resignat... Read More


"Comedy Darbar" episode at centre of censorship controversy

Kathmandu, June 22 -- Nepal's comedy show "Comedy Darbar", broadcast weekly on Prime Television HD, has become embroiled in a censorship controversy after repeated audio bleeps were inserted into a re... Read More


Is Prime Minister Balendra Shah using social media to evade accountability?

Kathmandu, June 8 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has triggered a national debate following a series of controversial late-night social media posts and aggressive administrative actions. This politica... Read More


Nepal's postal service searches for a new role in the digital age

Kathmandu, June 7 -- When a fire swept through the Supreme Court complex during the September 9 protests, large sections of the building were destroyed. Courtrooms were damaged, offices were gutted, a... Read More


From bribery allegations to the Shreesha Karki case, renewed scrutiny on journalist Kishor Shrestha

Kathmandu, May 31 -- Few journalists in Nepal evoke as strong a reaction as Kishor Shrestha, whose more than three decades in journalism have been marked by influence, controversy and scrutiny. Days ... Read More


Gen Z leaders welcome budget support measures for victims but stress urgent implementation

Kathmandu, May 29 -- Gen Z movement leaders have welcomed the government's relief and rehabilitation measures for victims and families affected by the Gen Z protests, but have urged authorities to ens... Read More


The Himalayan Times publisher settles dues with former news editor

Kathmandu, May 22 -- International Media Network Nepal Pvt Ltd, the publisher of English daily The Himalayan Times, has reached a settlement with former news editor Anuj Arora by implementing a Labour... Read More


Staff dues dispute leads to freeze of The Himalayan Times' bank accounts and share transactions

Kathmandu, May 20 -- In a rare incident in Nepal, The Himalayan Times' bank accounts have been frozen and share transactions halted after the management failed to clear staff dues despite court order,... Read More