Self-compunction must to retain institutional dignity of journalism: Info Minister Dr Timilsina
Summary
Information and Communications Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina has called on journalists to correct weaknesses, strengthen professionalism and protect the dignity of the profession. At a Kathmandu ceremony, five television journalists were honoured for courageous reporting, including coverage of climate change and environmental risks.
Key Points
- Dr Bikram Timilsina said journalism must maintain professionalism, credibility and institutional dignity through self-review and correction.
- He urged reform in public media institutions and transparency in organisations such as Radio Nepal and Nepal Television.
- Five journalists received the Hem-Sunil Television Journalism Award for Courageous Reporting-2083 at a programme in Kathmandu.
- The award is presented annually in memory of Hem Bhandari and Sunil Singh, who died in a helicopter crash in 2063 BS.
