Press Council Nepal Chairman Bal Krishna Basnet has said that the media should enhance its role and presentation with the increasing use of social media sites. He suggested the media to pay attention for the same.

Saying that the materials posted by the individual are spreading confusion, he was of the opinion that the media should be aware of this and should do trustworthy journalism.

“Let’s not get anyone confused. All the issues posted in social media are not news. But those issues are spreading confusion among the people. The media should remove such confusion through their factual and credible presentations,” Chairman Basnet said during a program organized to give orientation to the editors and publishers of the newly opened online media portals at the office of the Council.

He further said the council has also been taking action against online media portals who have been making news by stealing contents or materials from others by going against the values of journalism.

Former acting chairman of the Council Gopal Budhathoki and Nepal Television news Chief Pushpa Hari Kyampa Rai highlighted the challenges brought by the digital media and the issues that the media should pay attention to.