{"id":6663,"date":"2026-05-03T04:02:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T22:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6663"},"modified":"2026-05-03T15:21:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:36:42","slug":"saarc-journalist-forum-president-raju-lama-appointed-as-us-affairs-editor-of-csnn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6663","title":{"rendered":"SAARC Journalist Forum President Raju Lama Appointed as US Affairs Editor of CSNN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">New York. In a significant development in the global media landscape, SAARC Journalist Forum President and Times Asian Editor-in-Chief Raju Lama has been appointed as the US Affairs Editor of Civil Society News Network (CSNN).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The appointment marks a major step in strengthening international journalistic collaboration and enhancing coverage of United States affairs from a global perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Raju Lama, known for his leadership in regional journalism and cross-border media initiatives, will now oversee analysis and reporting related to U.S. politics, policy, and press freedom for CSNN. His recent analytical work on issues such as press freedom and democratic accountability has already been featured on the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">This new role is expected to expand CSNN\u2019s global editorial reach<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Strengthen South Asia\u2013U.S. media linkages and provide deeper insight into international democratic and policy developments. The appointment also highlights the growing recognition of South Asian journalists in influential global media roles.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_260502_181457_407.sdocx--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York. In a significant development in the global media landscape, SAARC Journalist Forum President and Times Asian Editor-in-Chief Raju Lama has been appointed as the US Affairs Editor of Civil Society News Network (CSNN). 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