The impact of social media poses a challenge to the stability of the media: Minister of Communications
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Media Baaji
- Sun, 9 November 2025
Kathmandu. The Minister of Communication and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has said that it is difficult for mass media to survive.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony of public service broadcasting and 'NTV World' channel on Sunday, Minister Kharel said that the work of traditional media has become challenging due to the influence of social media.
He said that it is necessary for traditional media to strengthen its role as a source of reliable news and information despite the pressure of social media. Minister Kharel expressed his belief that 'NTV World', which started today, will help to make Nepal known at the international level.
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