News & Actitivies

Misinformation Landscape Discussion in Bagmati Province

The fifth phase of the Misinformation Landscape Study discussion was organized by CMR-Nepal on January 17, 2023, in Hetauda, the capital of Bagmati Province. The objective of the program was to enhance the comprehension of the problem of misinformation in the province. The program was attended by 35 participants, including representatives from political parties, youth, […]

17.01.2023News & Actitivies

Koshi Province Participants Highlight Impact of Misinformation on Politics, Women’s Health, and Education

The fourth phase of the Misinformation Landscape Study discussion program was held on January 12, 2023, in Biratnagar, Koshi Province, organized by CMR-Nepal with the objective of increasing awareness of misinformation in the region. The program was attended by 30 participants, including representatives of political parties, youth, students, health workers, women’s groups, journalists, and social […]

12.01.2023News & Actitivies

Discussions Held in Madhesh Province to Tackle Misinformation

The Misinformation Landscape Study program continued with its third phase, organized in Janakpurdham, the capital of Madhesh Province on January 10, 2023. The objective of the discussion was to raise awareness about misinformation in the region and identify ways to counter it. The program had 25 participants, including representatives from political parties, youth, students, farmers, […]

10.01.2023News & Actitivies

Misinformation Landscape Discussion in Pokhara, Gandaki Province

On January 3, 2023, CMR-Nepal conducted the second phase of its Misinformation Landscape Study discussion in Pokhara, Gandaki Province. The program was attended by a diverse group of 30 participants, including Province Assembly members, political party representatives, youth, students, farmers, women’s groups, journalists, and social media influencers. During the discussion, Province Assembly Member Saraswoti Gurung […]

06.01.2023News & Actitivies

Discussion on Misinformation Landscape in Lumbini Province

On January 3, 2023, CMR-Nepal organized a discussion in Butwal, Lumbini Province, to address the issue of misinformation in the region. The event was attended by 54 people, including Province Assembly members, political party representatives, youth, students, farmers, business community, women’s groups, journalists, and social media influencers. The participants shared their personal experiences with misinformation […]

03.01.2023News & Actitivies

Nepal’s laws continue to restrict press and civil society, CMR reports find

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 […]

29.12.2022News & Actitivies

CMR-Nepal opens Journalism Academy

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 […]

02.12.2022News & Actitivies

10th Annual General Assembly organized

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 […]

13.10.2022News & Actitivies

Social Audit 2022 for Increased Transparency & Accountability

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 […]

12.10.2022News & Actitivies

Discussion on News Reporting Trends and Issues

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 […]

09.09.2022News & Actitivies

Digital strategy and social media use of political parties during local election

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 […]

11.08.2022News & Actitivies

Data of media monitoring during local elections 2022 presented

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 […]

05.08.2022News & Actitivies