Federation of Nepali Journalists issues 3-day ultimatum to government over media circular
Summary
The Federation of Nepali Journalists has given the government three days to reverse a circular that restricts publication and broadcast of government notices to state-owned media only.
Key Points
- The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) issued a three-day ultimatum to the government to repeal a circular restricting government notices to state-owned media.
- The circular was issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers directing all federal, provincial, and local agencies to use only state-run media for government advertisements.
- FNJ President Nirmala Sharma criticized the decision as discriminatory and harmful to media organizations.
- FNJ plans to pursue dialogue with the government alongside the ultimatum demand.
