गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Govt has no intention to curtail the press: Information and Communications Minister Timilsina Breaking Govt has no intention to curtail the press: Information and Communications Minister Timilsina KathmanduPati May 20, 2026 KATHMANDU – Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has made it clear that the government has no intension to curtail the press. In today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, responding to queries related to his ministry raised by lawmakers during different meetings of the House, Minister Dr Timilsina argued that the government is fully committed to press freedom. “The Constitution has given rights of press freedom. No one can restrain this right, but press freedom cannot be liberty itself. Press should maintain its dignity and boundaries,” he underscored. Minister Dr Timilsina added, “The government cannot do anything it wants if the press maintains its dignity and boundaries. So I urge journalism sector to work being confident, and maintaining its dignity and boundaries.” He underlined that the government is committed to make Press Council Nepal and Central Board of Film Censor capable. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Drier monsoon, higher flood risks in the Himalayas Nepal pushes for more Chinese investment, stronger trade links ADB says support for Nepal expected to reach $2.4 billion… US returns two historic Nepali artifacts, bringing total repatriated antiquities… UAE grants royal pardon to 111 Nepali prisoners Dr Khatri appointed Vice Chair of Medical Education Commission Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested6 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment7 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus
