Khoram furthermore owns at least three private newspapers, a television channel and a radio station.
But the uprisings this morning were prompted by reports in a private newspaper that four students had died as a result of Monday's violence.
There are 40 to 50 private newspapers, most of which are published sporadically.
Flower News is a private weekly newspaper published in Burma.
The family runs also a private newspaper, radio company named "Hrazdan".
There are both state-owned and private newspapers and radio stations.
The private newspaper is run by a group of young reporters and editors.
Even some critics of the government acknowledge that the private newspapers were not the most professional.
The president suggested that some private newspapers might be permitted in comments in July 2010, but none has yet appeared.
In Italy, there are private and public newspapers reflecting all political tendencies.