Mysore/Mysuru, March 23 -- The Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) has opposed the Karnataka Government's Advertisement Policy-2026, stating that it could severely affect local, district and regional newspapers.

At a meeting of editors and publishers held at Patrakarthara Bhavan in city on Saturday, MDJA President K. Deepak said the policy posed a serious threat to the survival of small newspapers.

Participants alleged that the policy was framed without considering the interests of regional publications.

They criticised provisions such as extending the eligibility period for inclusion in the recognised media list, mandatory review of newspapers once in two years, the requirement for regional newspapers to have their own offi...