STORIES

September 15, 2020

The question of what is ‘free media’? It derives its meaning from ‘free thinking’. What is ‘free thinking’ then? It is the possibility of thinking without any ‘blinkers’ on. No inhibitions, no weird opinions, an accurate thinker, if you like. Free media should actually embrace libertarian values. Journalists are the fourth estate in line of

Applications and brochures of the Journalism Awards for Excellence 0

The closing date to receive applications for Journalism Awards for Excellence 2019 has been extended to Friday, November 20, 2020 due to the prevailing health situation. Applicants, please note that there will be no further extension. Brochure (E)-1 Application Form (E)

UN watchdog reaffirms: Peaceful protests a ‘fundamental human right’1
- STORIES, Uncategorized
- August 19, 2020
GENEVA -As authorities worldwide grapple with swelling demonstrations over issues like political rights and racial justice, a UN committee on July 29, reaffirmed that protesting peacefully, online or in person, is a fundamental human right. The independent experts on the Human Rights Committee published a fresh interpretation of the right to peaceful assembly, offering comprehensive
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New York Times opinion editor resigns 1
- STORIES, Uncategorized
- June 9, 2020
NEW YORK – James Bennet resigned on Sunday (7) from his job as the editorial page editor of The New York Times, days after the newspaper’s opinion section, which he oversaw, published a much-criticized op-ed by a US senator calling for a military response to civic unrest in American cities. “Last week we saw a
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Stress and mental health during reporting of a pandemic (Part II)0
- STORIES, Uncategorized
- May 19, 2020
The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) hosted the second in a series of Webinars – Media Salon – on ‘Stress & Mental Health Reporting in a Time of a Pandemic’ on May 03, 2020 at 3 pm. There were in all 21 participants consisting journalists representing both the print and digital industry and students of
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