Kathmandu: Various media organizations in Nepal observed International Press Day, May 3 with great fanfare.
To commemorate this occasion, the Federation of Nepalese Journalists, the umbrella organization, Monday morning organized a morning-rally, which was participated in by the leaders of several media institutions. The rally looked impressive.
The FNJ President, Tara Nath Dahal, dwelt at length on the importance and the very significance of this day for the media men the world over.
He also spoke on the need to protect the freedom of the press in the country.
Later in the day, the FNJ organized a talk-program on the topic of Media Freedom in Nepal.
Seen in the inset if the FNJ President, Mr. Dahal.