At a program organized by the International Literary Society of Maryland Chapter, the Nepali community pitched on the need for promotion of Nepali language on a global scale.

Towards this end, they urged all the Nepali communities living in foreign destinations to come forward for the world-class translation of key Nepali literary works into English and other international languages.

“There was the need of publications that would provide information to the future generations about language, culture and tradition. A book on various subjects providing information to the future generation on Nepal and written in the English language which meets the global standard is badly needed at present,” says Kishor Nepal, an author and the Former President of Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ).

Kishor urged the Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN) to extend support to their homeland in promoting Nepali literature through their skills and knowledge.

Translation, Need of the Hour

HB Bhandari, American politician of Nepali origin, called on for an immediate move towards translation of important Nepali documents and literary works.

Bhandari highlighted that there exists a sort of confusion in US-based universities regarding research on various Nepal-related topics.

NRN Maryland Chapter Pledges Support

In response, NRN Maryland Chapter President Durga Shrestha pledged the community’s support towards promotion and preservation Nepali language and literature, while highlighting its efforts for socio-economic transformation of Nepal.

Nepalese Journalists in America (NEJA) Former President Gautam Dahal called on the Non-Resident Nepali journalists community to come forward towards promotion of Nepali literature and language.

Journalist Tarun Poudel, Madhukar Adhikari, Dr Uttam Gauli, Dr Krishna Bista and Morgan State University Professor Dr Bhim Kattel were among other key delegates and speakers present at the event.

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An international media conference with the theme ‘Promotion of Freedom of Expression and the Voice of Marginalized Communities in the Media’ began in Kathmandu yesterday.

Jointly organized by the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and the International Alert, the conference witnessed discussions on various key issues including amendments, laws, among others related to the development of Nepal.

In her inaugural address, Nepali Parliament Speaker Onsari Gharti Magar stated that the Nepali Constitution fully guarantees the press freedom and urged the media to ensure due importance to the concerns of marginalized sections of the society.

She termed mass communication as the best means to institutionalize and enhance the democracy.

Onsari further informed that the key task of implementing the Nepali Constitution will be completed with the conclusion of the country’s federal and provincial elections between November 26-December 7, 2017.

In this regard, she urged on the need for amendment and revision of various Acts and regulations of Nepal in line with the federalism.

Meanwhile, FNJ President Govinda Acharya said, “Although the constitution has guaranteed the freedom to write and express, there were challenges to put this into practice.”

Tribhuvan University’s (TU) journalism professor P Kharel pointed at lack of implementation regarding press freedom.

Senior journalist Kishor Nepal also stressed on the need for focus on marginalized communities.

The two-day international conference that will end today has brought together the journalists and media experts from various countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, among others.

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