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 Nepal hospitals suspend OPD services after doctor attack Nepal doctor airlifted after hospital attack sparks protests Sunsari parties urge calm after fatal clash unrest Sunsari District imposes indefinite curfew across multiple areas Trump republicans face tough midterms with 100 days left International rights bodies warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 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 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Australian Ambassador Budd makes farewell call to Environment Minister Basnet Army court orders removal of three personnel NA officer Bista receives commendation from UN Nepali Congress calls for broader action plan to prevent, control COVID-19 Nepali Congress to move ahead in consultation with other parties Disappointed with recent govt appointments, Prachanda meets PM Oli Govt committed to press freedom, civil rights: Finance Minister Sharma Minister Bhusal inaugurates Motipur sub-station, inspects two others
