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Media Compact signed to promote gender-responsive journalism
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (321+ words) UN Women, in partnership with the Media Advocacy Group, concluded the Media Compact Signing Ceremony in Kathmandu, marking a significant step toward promoting gender-responsive and inclusive media practices in Nepal, with a particular focus on women in politics. Prior to…...
Journalist Deepa Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert
1+ week, 2+ day ago (151+ words) Deepa Dahal, an investigative journalist, writer and lecturer, has been appointed as Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah's press and research expert. Journalist Dahal was appointed to the position today, according to the Prime Minister's Advisor and Secretariat Management Procedures, 2017. Dahal,…...
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (391+ words) The Himalayan Times US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says KYIV, FEBRUARY 8 The U. S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four'year war,…...
Two-day workshop on narrative journalism kicks off in Kathmandu
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) A two-day training workshop on narrative journalism kicked off today in Kathmandu. The workshop, jointly organised by Media Action Nepal, Newsreel Asia and the Canada in India (High Commission of Canada), was attended by 51 mid-career and senior journalists from Nepal,…...
Young journalist fellows of MAN set to advance inclusive media in Nepal
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (280+ words) Seven young journalists completed a two-day Training of Trainers ( To T ) here on Wednesday, organised by Media Action Nepal (MAN) with support from the Czech Republic. The programme, which was part of the Countering Disinformation and Promoting Inclusive Newsroom initiative,…...
Media Society unveils 'Kathmandu Declaration', calls for press freedom and policy reforms
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (273+ words) The Nepal Media Society (NMS) concluded its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu yesterday, electing a new working committee for the term 2082-2085 BS and issuing a comprehensive seven-point "Kathmandu Declaration" addressing critical challenges facing the Nepali media landscape. The autonomous,…...
Media Action Nepal trains young journalists in fact-based and inclusive reporting
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (451+ words) Media Action Nepal has strengthened the capacity of young journalists in countering disinformation, enhancing media literacy, and promoting inclusive journalism through a Residential Training Workshop held from July 23 to 25 in Godawari....
Media Talk Series highlights ethics and safety for women journalists
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) The growing risks faced by women journalists in the digital era were a central focus of Media Talk Series'XXXIX, hosted by the Faculty of Journalism at St. Xavier's College, Maitighar. Speaking at the event, Jaco du Toit, UNESCO Representative to…...
Press Council Nepal launches historic book on media history
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (255+ words) Press Council Nepal has released a historic book titled "History of Nepali Media: From Print to Digital", documenting the evolution of Nepali journalism over six decades. The book was launched jointly by Education Minister Raghuji Pant, Communication Secretary Radhika Aryal,…...