Kathmandu:A discussion was held concerning a Bill aimed at amending and consolidating the Press Council Act, focusing on the professional and ethical conduct of journalism as outlined in its preamble.
According to National News Agency RSS, the Bill seeks to elevate the press to a status of credibility and dignity. It proposes establishing the Press Council as an autonomous regulatory body to encourage self-regulation and foster fair, independent, and accountable journalism.
The discussion took place at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and was attended by Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam, and Minister for Information and Communications Dr. Bikram Timilsina. High-ranking government officials and representatives from the Cyber Bureau under the Nepal Police were also present.