NEAJA Organizes Interaction on Diaspora Journalism and Literature

USA — With the development of technology-driven journalism, the condition of limiting the practice and impact of Nepali journalism within the geographical boundaries of Nepal is gradually coming to an end. This was highlighted during an interaction program organized by the Nepal America Journalists Association (NEAJA).

The interaction on the "Role of Diaspora Journalism in Promoting Nepali Language and Literature" was coordinated by NEAJA on Sunday in Westminster, Colorado, on the occasion of the 9th International Literary Conference of the International Nepali Literary Society. 

Participating speakers stated that since a large number of Nepalis and Nepali speakers reside outside the geographical boundaries of Nepal, the journalism practiced there and the advancements in technology have globalized journalism. As a result, the situation where the practice of journalism inside and outside Nepal is viewed from two different angles is moving toward an end.

Emphasizing that Nepalis are present in many countries around the world and that there is a significant number of Nepali journalists practicing journalism in both the Nepali language and other languages, the participating speakers stressed that a large number of media outlets are operating outside the geography of Nepal, contributing significantly to the development of Nepali journalism.

Pointing out that the role of journalism is crucial in the promotion and expansion of Nepali language, literature, and culture, the speakers highlighted the need to make the scope even wider by making the best use of technology.

The program was chaired by Suraj Bhandari, President of the Nepal America Journalists Association (NEAJA). Former President of the Federation of Nepali Journalists Bipul Pokhrel, senior journalist Sudheer Sharma, Editor-in-Chief of Onlinekhabar Basanta Basnet, senior journalist Babita Basnet, Madan Puraskar-winning writer Dr. Neelam Karki Niharika, former Commissioner of the National Information Commission and NEAJA executive committee member Yashoda Timsina, and senior journalist Narayan Shrestha, among others, shared their views as speakers, emphasizing the development of qualitative journalism alongside quantitative growth.

The interaction was conducted by executive committee member Dipendra Khadka, with a vote of thanks by regional coordinator Om Acharya, and facilitation by senior journalist Dinesh Karki. Speaking at the event, Sarbagya Wagle, President of the International Nepali Literary Society, stated that a collaboration has begun between the Nepal America Journalists Association and International Nepali Literary Society for the promotion of language and literature, which will be further expanded in the coming days.