Media groups point to ministerial warnings, online intimidation, a disputed advertising policy and court rulings as evidence of growing pressure on the press.

Kathmandu District Court jails Saroj Mishra for four months over a 2023 report.

Government announces investigation.

Prime Television says it inserted beep sounds after a verbal caution from the Press Council, while artists accuse state institutions of undermining freedom of expression.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s daughter rejects claims that she is preparing to flee the country, describing them as part of a politically motivated “media trial”.

At a time when the government is courting one controversy after another, the prime minister’s digital footprint has channelled public energy into superficial online disputes, observers say.

Once the backbone of communication, the postal system now relies largely on government business.

Fresh controversy surrounding the veteran journalist has revived debate over media ethics, privacy, accountability and the legacy of a 23-year-old tragedy.

Government announces financial assistance for martyrs’ families, free treatment and monthly allowances for injured, along with entrepreneurship and rehabilitation programmes.

AI-generated content, fake police social media pages and hacked school digital platforms were used to spread misinformation and mobilise protesters, according to the commission’s report.

The Chinese Embassy objects to claims of its nationals’ involvement in an alleged audio recording; Shrestha calls it a “coordinated attempt” to discredit him and his media outlet.

It implemented Labour Court order to clear dues to Anuj Arora after bank accounts and share transactions of The Himalayan Times were frozen over non-compliance.

The action follows a Labour Court verdict in favour of former News Editor Anuj Arora, whose dues of over Rs 2 million remained unpaid despite repeated directives.

Unregulated content creators outside Parliament are blurring the line between reporting and provocation.

Activists demand full implementation of past agreement and withdrawal of cases before engaging in dialogue.