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Press News Freedom Forum concerns over newsprint blockage in India
Press News Freedom Forum concerns over newsprint blockage in India
Freedom Forum concerns over newsprint blockage in India
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 11:53
The news further claimed that no investigation, however, had been carried out despite repeated requests, nor had Kantipur Publications been given a clear explanation for the continued delay, which had meant heavy demurrage and possibility of the newsprint getting damaged.
Generally, the “seal” of containers, which travel by train from Kolkata, is opened upon their arrival at the Birgunj dry port in Nepal. Kantipur Publication's management said, “For the last one month, we have been asking them to expedite the investigation, if you have to. Despite our repeated requests, nothing has been done to resolve the issue,”
It is the matter of serious concern for the Indian government blocking newsprint at the port. The act to obstruct the import of press-materials is nothing but to covertly harass press freedom. Further it is to mention that as per the Nepal-Indian transit treaty, no consignment in transit can be held without explanation. The Forum urges the government to take diplomatic channel to solve the problem at the earliest and up the confidence of media house.