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Statement by the Honorable Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat at the Partnership with Nepal Forum

Statement by the Honorable Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, Finance Minister of Nepal, at the Partnership with Nepal Forum, on 3 May 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Indian PM Narendra Modi in Nepal: Aggregated Links

Narendra Modi came here and gave a captivating speech at the legislature-parliament. The Indian PM also paid homage to Bholenath.

Nepal-India Issue 26-point Statment in Kathmandu

Nepal and India issue a joint press statement in Kathmandu, reierating to extend further cooperation.

Nepal is Number 145 in HDI 2014

Nepal's ranking has improved slightly, but the country continues to lag in South Asia, says the HDI Report 2014.

Word Race in Major Nepali Newspapers (Interactive Graph)

Graph by japokh

Democracy in Nepal is Healthy and Alive: Aung Saan Suu Kyi

Democracy in Nepal is healthy and alive. It has problems, but it is beating those problems-- says Aung San Suu Kyi, the Novel Peace Laureate and veteran Burmese leader, in a keynote delivered in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Suu Kyi Impressed with Nepali Media Growth

A heart-warming comment on Nepali media, by someone with very strong democratic credentials and who needs little introduction.

Nepal's Regional Inequalities Persist: HDR 2014

Broad regional inequalities in human development and productive abilities persist, but these seem to be narrowing over time, says Nepal Human Development Report 2014.

What Journalists and Members of the Public Say About Nepali Media?

A major national survey of journalists and the members of the public is out.

Changing Media Landscape of Nepal

Tikaswari Rai comments on the changing media landscape of Nepal.

New Media Gufa 2012 Nepal: Aggregated News & Views

An update on the news and views on the unique newscave event in Kathmandu, Sept 7-10, 2012.

Facebook Most Popular Social Media Among Nepali Journalists

Two recent survey reports offer the most detailed picture of social media use so far by Nepali journalists.

Looking for Relevant News in Nepali Media

Purendra Pande calls for diversity in Nepali media coverage of contemporary topics.

Calls for Action on Behalf of Nepali Media

Yet another report on Nepali media by the International Media Mission.

Nepal Gains in South Asia Press Freedom: FH

Nepal registered progress in press freedom during the last year, says the annual report 2012 by Freedom House

Q & A: Manju Mishra on Journalism & Communication Education in Nepal

Manju Mishra discusses journalism and communication education in Nepal and her vision for the future. Interview with Gerhard Schoenhofer of Nepal Monitor.

Photo © Gerhard Schoenhofer/Nepal Monitor

Media Environment Improved in Nepal in 2011: Freedom House

The US-based watch group Freedom House's annual report says that the Nepali media environment improved in 2011.

Over 60 Percent Nepalis Subsribe to Mobile Phones

Nepal's mobile subscribers have reached more than 14.215 by mid-March 2012, says the latest report by NTA.

5 Unsolved Cases of Journalists' Killing in Nepal: CPJ

Nepal ranks 6th in the world in unsolved cases of journalists' murder, says CPJ.

Networked? Nepal Among Lowest 15 Countries In ICT Index

Bangladesh, the second lowest in the region is 15 points ahead of Nepal in the World Economic Forum's Networked Readiness Index 2012.

Slain Journalist Yadav Poudel Was Preparing to Launch Newspaper

He felt he was doing well in journalism and there was no reason to worry about his safety, recalls a family member of the slain Jhapa journalist Yadav Poudel.

Photo © Yadav Poudel/Facebook

Q & A: Sudheer Sharma on Kantipur, Nepali Journalism & Ethics

Kantipur's editor Sudheer Sharma discusses a range of journalism issues with Gerhard Schoenhofer of Nepal Monitor.

Photo © Gerhard Schoenhofer/Nepal Monitor

Nepal Media Have A Lot Of Freedom: Gallup Survey

Majority of Nepalis-- 46 percent to be precise-- feel that their country's media "have a lot of freedom." Most Nepalis feel their country's media "have a lot of freedom".

Corruption in Nepal: Go To The Media, Too

At present, corruption cases are brought to the attention of the public through exposure in the media, writes Om Prakash Sen Thakuri.  

Radio Frequency Spectrum in Nepal

It's a limited natural resource, writes Jagdish Lekhak, a telecom engineer with NTC.

Critical Issues in Nepali Telecom Sector Regulation

Ananda Raj Khanal, a director at NCT, argues on behalf of a strong and independent regulator.

Q & A: Kishore Nepal: On Journalism Career and Media Standards

Kishore Nepal discusses his journalism career, media ethics, monopoly, professional education, and standards in 21st century Nepali media.

Photo © Gerhard Schoenhofer/Nepal Monitor

Progress Stalled: International Media Mission to Nepal

Joint statement by the 7th Mission to Nepal since 2005 makes some important recommendations.

Freedoms & the Professional Safety of Nepali Journalists

It's difficult to say if conditions for media and journalists in Nepal are worse or better than before 2006, writes Shiva Gaunle.

Broadcasting in Nepal: Problems and Issues

Binod Dhungel highlights the problems and issues facing Nepali broadcasting.

Media Policy, 2012: Text of the Controversial Document

Text of the controversial Media Policy, 2012, with links to some critical commentaries.

Thirteen Points Gain in Nepal Press Freedom: RSF

Nepal makes some gains in its overall press freedom performance, according to an annual Index by Reporters without Borders (RSF).

Media the Most Trusted to Fight Corruption in Nepal: TI

In Nepal the media is the most trusted institution in the fight against corruption. In the rest of South Asia, it's either the government leaders or "nobody".

Pakistan Deadliest For The Press in 2011

Journalists die at high rates while covering protests in the Arab world and elsewhere, and Pakistan is the deadliest, says a special CPJ report.

Nepal's Peace Process: The Endgame Nears

Nepal's peace process has moved into a phase of definitive progress, says the latest ICG report. 

Journalists' Imprisonments Jump Worldwide; Iran Is Worst

Jailings grow significantly in the Middle East and North Africa and dozens of journalists are held without charge, many in secret prisons. A CPJ special report