गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Govt committed to press freedom, civil rights: Finance Minister Sharma Politics Govt committed to press freedom, civil rights: Finance Minister Sharma KathmanduPati August 03, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said the government is committed to press freedom and civil rights. At a programme organized by Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) here Monday, Finance Minister Sharma said, “Current government and ruling coalition stand firm for press freedom.” He also vowed that financial problems faced by media sector in the face of COVID-19 pandemic would be addressed well. According to him, relief could be managed in a way it would prop up small and mid-scale media. “Working class is facing a severe problem at present. They have lost their jobs. So, solution can be reached after holding broader discussion,” he added. He however pointed out the need of reform in media law and acts along with institutional structure and capacity building. On the occasion, Acting Chair of FNJ, Ramesh Bista, reminded Minister Sharma that journalists were relieved from the post and deprived of remuneration in the name of COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has been an excuse, he said, adding that the laws on media should be friendly to media persons. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Finance Minister seeks $1 Billion World Bank support Government plans to drain four high-altitude lakes Home Minister warns action against misuse of state secrets Nepal Home Minister Gurung to visit India for BIMSTEC meeting Rabi, Australian Envoy discuss bilateral cooperation Nepal PM says disaster response continues without compromise Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey
