News & Actitivies

Nepal’s laws and regulations have restrictive provisions that affect freedom of expression restricting press and civil society, CMR-Nepal’s research reports have pointed out. Since the launch of the federal system of governance, the laws and bills at the federal, provincial, and local levels continue to threaten free speech, the reports conclude. CMR-Nepal released four reports […]

Center for Media Research – Nepal (CMR-Nepal) has established “CMR Nepal Journalism Academy” in Kathmandu with the objective of strengthening the digital capacity of Nepali journalists. The academy has been established in collaboration with Interlink Academy for International Dialog and Journalism of Germany. German Ambassador to Nepal Dr. Thomas Prinz opened the Academy alongwith Interlink […]

The Center for Media Research- Nepal held its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 12, 2022 in Kathmandu. Executive Committee Secretary Nabin Khatiwada presented a report on activities conducted by CMR-Nepal in the fiscal year 2078-79. Khatiwada said that CMR-Nepal’s activities have made a mark in the field of media research and countering misinformation […]

CMR-Nepal organized the “Social Audit 2022” with its partner organizations and stakeholders for increased transparency and accountability. CMR-Nepal presented it’s reports on activities and finances; and invited all participants for an open discussion. The program was participated by representatives from different media rights organizations, journalists, independent researchers, academia, grant making organizations and CMR members. Presenting […]

A discussion program was organized with journalists to bring into perspective recent trends in news reporting and identification of news reporting issues on corruption in Nepal. Editor of Onlinekhabar.com Shiva Gaunle and editor of Ekagaj.com Hari Bahadur Thapa outlined the issues and trends in reporting in news media in Nepal. Speaking at the occasion, Gaunle […]

During elections periods Nepal’s political parties gave top priority to use of digital tools such as social media to reach voters, a couple of studies commissioned by the Center for Media Research- Nepal during local elections 2022 conclude. The studies identified that political parties used the digital media platform as an informal means to communicate […]

Former Chief Election Commissioner, Bhojraj Pokharel emphasized on the need to fix the dates of the federal, province and local level elections in the law. “If  the date of  the election is fixed in the law, it will be easier for the candidates to be selected early and for the Election Commission to prepare,” he […]

Center for Media Research- Nepal (CMR-Nepal) organized a discussion program on July 29 2022 titled “Situating Civic Space in Nepal.” In the program, two papers were presented. Media expert Bhuwan K.C. presented the paper on ‘Media Space in Nepal’ that highlighted the formulation of media laws in making in the province and federal level. He […]