Discussion on a Bill related to Press Council

Kathmandu: A discussion was held on the Bill designed to amend and consolidate the Press Council Act.

The preamble of the Bill has stressed professional and ethical conduct of journalism. The Bill aims to make the press a credible and dignified sector.

The Press Council has been proposed as an autonomous regulatory body to promote self-regulation and develop fair, independent and accountable journalism.

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam and Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina attended the discussion held at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on Friday.

High-ranking government officials and representatives of the Cyber Bureau under the Nepal Police also participated in the discussion.

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