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Radio Nepal

Public radio broadcaster of Nepal

Radio Nepal
Summary

Public radio broadcaster of Nepal

FieldValue
nameRadio Nepal
रेडियो नेपाल
logoRadio Nepal.jpg
typePublic broadcasting
countryNepal
availableInternational
founded
headquartersSingha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
broadcast_areaNational and international
ownerGovernment of Nepal
key_peopleBuddhi Bahadur K.C.
launch_date
affiliationWorld Radio Network
webcast
website

रेडियो नेपाल

Radio Nepal () is the state-owned Radio broadcasting organisation of Nepal. It was established on 2 April 1951. Radio Nepal airs programs on shortwave, medium wave (AM) and FM frequencies.

Regular broadcasts consume sixteen hours every day, including two hours of regional broadcasts. Public holidays feature an additional two hours. FM Kathmandu, the first FM channel covering Kathmandu Valley and adjoining areas, was started in 1995 in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu.

On 19 May 2016, An environmental song, Melancholy was recorded by 365 renowned Nepali singers and musicians in a single day at the Radio Nepal studio.

In 2016 Radio Nepal had six medium wave relay stations, one shortwave relay station, and 20 FM relay stations. Broadcasts are available online. Radio Nepal broadcasts six different programs from satellite. In 2025 Radio Nepal have 35 FM relay station .

In 2024, Radio Nepal airing on these medium wave (MW/AM) frequencies; 576 kHz, 648 kHz, 1143 kHz, 810 kHz, 684 kHz, and 792 kHz.

Transmission coverage of the MW transmitters is able to reach the 80 and 90% of the population of nation.

History

In 1951, Radio Prajatantra was transferred to Kathmandu at Singha Durbar by Tarini Prasad Koirala, where it took the name Radio Nepal and started regular broadcasting on April 2, 1951. A 250-watt short-wave transmitter was used. Initially, daily transmission lasted 4 hours and 30 minutes.

On April 2, 1994, regional centers began regional broadcasting services.

The Radio Nepal Broadcasting Act was enacted in 2014.

Radio Nepal's first Transmission Device

Stations

Inside a Radio Nepal studio during a live talk show
Coverage map of Radio Nepal
ProvincesStationService TypeFrequency
Province no. 1Dharan, SunsariMW648 kHz
Pattale, SolukhumbuFM98 MHz
Bhedetar, SunsariFM100 MHz
Aitabare, IlamFM103 MHz
Madhesh ProvinceBardibas, MahottariMW1143 kHz
FM103 MHz
Jitpur, BaraFM103 MHz
Bagmati ProvinceSinghadurbar, KathmanduStation
Bhaisepati, LalitpurMW792 kHz
Khumaltar, LalitpurFM100 MHz
Simbhanjayang, MakawanpurFM100 MHz
Charikot, DolakhaFM100 MHz
Gandaki ProvincePokhara, KaskiMW684 kHz
FM100 MHz
Daunne, NawalparasiFM103 MHz
Jomsom, MustangFM100 MHz
Resunga, GulmiFM100 MHz
Bandipur, TanahunFM100 MHz
Lumbini ProvinceDang StationFM98 MHz
Rolpa StationFM103 MHz
Karnali ProvinceSurkhet StationMW576 kHz
Humla StationFM100 MHz
Jumla StationFM103 MHz
Manwa StationFM100 MHz
Mugu StationFM100 MHz
Dolpa StationFM103 MHz
Harre StationFM100 MHz
Sudurpaschim ProvinceDipayal StationMW810 kHz
Buditola StationFM103 MHz
Uditola StationFM100 MHz
Khodape StationFM98 MHz
Darchula StationFM98 MHz
Bajhang StationFM103 MHz

Radio Nepal and Development of Nepali Songs and Music

Radio Nepal has been producing and presenting songs and music of different genres in different languages spoken in Nepal since its establishment for the national integrity and upliftment of Nepali art and culture. In order to present the wanted songs by the listeners, Radio Nepal also organizes modern song competitions from 1965. From Narayan Gopal, Bhaktaraj Acharya, Deep Shrestha to Ram Krishna Dhakal, Anju Panta, Danney Noraula, Shiva Pariyar have been grown from Radio Nepal. Likewise, Kiran Kharel, Ratnashamser Thapa, and Kaliparsad Rijal from the old generation to the lyricists Ramesh Dahal, Mahesh Acharya, Rajkumar Bagar, Ramesh Chhitiz, Ramesh Paudel started and have been grown from Radio Nepal.

Modern Song Competition of Radio Nepal has its specialty and importance for Nepali music workers

Winners of the Modern Song Competition organized by Radio Nepal

2022: Sweta Mainali (best lyrics), Khadga Gandarbha (best music composer) and Mamata Gurung (best singing)

2021: Mahesh Paudel (best lyrics), Ramesh Subedi (best music composer) and Rajkumar Sundas ( Bhojpur) (best singing)

2020: Ramesh Dahal (best lyrics), Shankar Smile Thapa (best music composer) and Shubhash Mandal(best singing)

2017: Padma Likha Magar (best lyrics), Santosh Shrestha (music composition), and CD Bijaya Adhikari (singing)

2016: Prakash KC (best lyrics), Chandan Kumar Shrestha (music composition), and Durga Pariyar (singing)

2015: Prakat Pangeni Shiva (best lyrics), Nabaraj Baral (best music composer)and Menuka Paudel(best singing)

2014: Yogendra Upadhayay (best music composer)

2011: Manisha Pokharel (best singer){{Cite web |title=सुगम संगीत पछ्याउँदै मनीषा

2009: Ramesh Dahal (best lyrics), Sachin Singh, Nisha Deshar (best singer)

2008: Sheetal Kadambini (best lyrics)

2001: Naba Raj Lamsal (best lyricist), Dhading

2000: Bhabesh Bhumari (best lyricist), from Pyuthan district. Danney Noraula (Music composition)

1998: Rajkumar Bagar (best lyrics)

1997: Gyandendra Gadal (best lyricist), from Ilam district

1993: Ramesh Paudel (best lyrics) /Ramesh Khitiz

1987: Buddhabira Lama (best lyricist) from Solukhumbu district

1983: Dinesh Adhikari (best lyrics)

1978: Prakash Shrestha (best singer)

1965: Kiran Kharel (best lyricist), from Kathmandu district.

References

References

  1. "Nepali house-hold names go for the Guinness World Records".
  2. "Most vocal solos in a song recording".
  3. "Station Details".
  4. "Radio Nepal organizes nation-wide open modern song competition".
  5. "रेडियो नेपालको आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा थापा, मण्डल र दाहाल प्रथम".
  6. "रमेशलाई रेडियो नेपालको फेरि अर्को उत्कृस्ट गीतकारको पुरस्कार".
  7. "आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा ममता गुरुङ प्रथम".
  8. "राष्ट्रव्यापी आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगिता: गायनतर्फ सुन्दास प्रथम".
  9. "रेडियो नेपालको आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा थापा, मण्डल र दाहाल प्रथम".
  10. "वर्षको उत्कृष्ठ संगीतकार".
  11. "रेडियो नेपाल सक्षम संस्था".
  12. (3 April 2016). "रेडियो नेपालको रास्ट्रव्यापी आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा अमेरिकाकी रोबिनाले गाएको गीतको रचना उत्कृस्ट".
  13. "संगीतकार योगेन्द्र उपाध्यायका तिनवटा गीति एल्बम एकसाथ बिमोचन".
  14. "रेडियो नेपालबाट दुई–दुई पटक पुरस्कृत गीतकार रमेश".
  15. "रचना, संगीत,तथा स्वरको पाँचौँ श्रृङ्खला सम्पन्न".
  16. (11 June 2020). "शीतल कादम्बिनी सिन्का भएर बाँचिन्, पाउँरू भएर फुटिन्".
  17. "Denny Niroula".
  18. "राजकुमार बगर : जो लोकदोहोरी र आधुनिक दुवैमा चले".
  19. "नेपाली साहित्यको भविष्य फराकिलो छ : वरिष्ठ गीतकार ज्ञानेन्द्र गदाल थप सामग्री".
  20. "मन्दिरबाहिर फुरेको गीत".
  21. "अग्रजले म नै जान्ने हुँ भन्यो भने टापुको एक्लो रुख हुन्छ : दिनेश अधिकारी".
  22. "गायक श्रेष्ठलाई एक लाखको पुरस्कार".
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