The 1990 political changes and the open market they heralded infused the Nepali economy with new energy. In fact, the professional journey of Nepali media kicked off around the same time that the country restarted its democratic journey. Established 31 years ago, Kantipur Publications has not only helped establish professional journalism in Nepal but has also strongly and consistently raised its voice in favour of free speech and other political freedoms. In this time, things were not always easy for the country. The drastic changes in short intervals threatened to shake its new confidence. Kantipur Publications played an interventionist role in directing these changes in the desired direction. With Kantipur echoing the country’s voice and the country backing Kantipur’s narrative in favour of a strong system and good governance, the Publications is today successfully celebrating its 31st anniversary. On this auspicious occasion, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our well-wishers, distributors and advertisers as well as each and every one of those who has ever been a part of the Kantipur family.

Right now, there is a deluge of fake news and disinformation that are trying to discredit the mainstream media. This in turn calls for a close cooperation and collaboration between the mainstream media and civil society. Otherwise, the growing trend of discrediting news stories that go through multiple layers of processing and vetting is detrimental for not just a particular organisation or profession, but to democracy itself.

Some people may like our news, some may not. But Kantipur Publications will never compromise on its core principles to please certain interests. In line with the provisions of the new constitution, our guiding principles are democracy with press freedom, federalism and secularism. Kantipur Publications will never shy away from wagging a finger at those who try to deviate from this constitutional path.

Yes, the country is battling an economic malaise. Its effects are visible in tourism, education, health and every other sector and business. The media industry is not immune. These are difficult times but we also believe that even the darkest cloud has a silver lining. Moreover, the media does not have the luxury of being unduly affected by its own problems while losing sight of the country’s overall economic state. In fact, the media has an even bigger challenge at a time the whole society is facing a crisis. Kantipur Publications is ready to take up this challenge. We know that challenges come and go. Only constants are our responsibility and relations with our readers.