Kathmandu, May 3: The 27th general convention of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has kicked off here today.
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal
'Prachanda' inaugurated the general convention. National Council members of
different chapters of FNJ across the country are attending the general
convention.
Earlier, a morning procession was
organised at the initiative of FNJ today itself on the occasion of World Press
Freedom Day and the FNJ general convention.
The morning rally set out from
Ratnapark Shantibatika and concluded after reaching the National City Hall, the
venue of the 27th General Convention.
FNJ President Bipul Pokharel,
office-bearers, former presidents, and journalists associated with different
media participated in the morning rally. Office-bearers and members of
Nepal Press Union, Press Chautari Nepal, Press Centre Nepal, and Socialist Press
Organisation also participated in the morning rally. (RSS)