Radio Nepal

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Radio Nepal
रेडियो नेपाल
File:Radio Nepal.jpg
TypePublic broadcasting
Country
Nepal
Broadcast area
National & International
HeadquartersSingha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Programming
AffiliationsWorld Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerGovernment of Nepal
Key people
Buddhi Bahadur K.C.
History
Founded2 April 1951 (72 years ago) (1951-04-02)
Launch date2 April 1951 (1951-04-02)
Coverage
AvailabilityInternational
Links
Webcastwww.radionepal.gov.np onlineradionepal.gov.np
Websitewww.radionepal.gov.np

Radio Nepal (Nepali: रेडियो नेपाल) is the state-owned Radio broadcasting organisation of Nepal. It was established 2 April 1951. Radio Nepal airs programs on short wave, 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 Radio Nepal studio.[1][2]

In 2016 Radio Nepal had six medium wave relay stations, one shortwave relay station, and 20 FM relay stations. Broadcasts are available online.

History

In 1951, Radio Prajatantra was transferred to Kathmandu at Singha Durbar by Tarini Prasad Koirala[citation needed], where it took the name Radio Nepal and started regular broadcasting at 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
File:Radio Nepal Coverage Map.jpg
Coverage map of Radio Nepal
Transmission Network of Radio Nepal[3]
Provinces Station Service Type Frequency
Province no. 1 Dharan, Sunsari MW 648 KHz
Pattale, Solukhumbu FM 98 MHz
Bhedetar, Sunsari FM 100 MHz
Aitabare, Ilam FM 103 MHz
Madhesh Province Bardibas, Mahottari MW 1143 KHz
FM 103 MHz
Jitpur, Bara FM 103 MHz
Bagmati Province Singhadurbar, Kathmandu Station
Bhaisepati, Lalitpur MW 792 KHz
Khumaltar, Lalitpur FM 100 MHz
Simbhanjayang, Makawanpur FM 100 MHz
Charikot, Dolakha FM 100 MHz
Gandaki Province Pokhara, Kaski MW 684 KHz
FM 100 MHz
Daunne, Nawalparasi FM 103 MHz
Jomsom, Mustang FM 100 MHz
Resunga, Gulmi FM 100 MHz
Bandipur, Tanahun FM 100 MHz
Lumbini Province Dang Station FM 98 MHz
Rolpa Station FM 103 MHz
Karnali Province Surkhet Station MW 576 KHz
Humla Station FM 100 MHz
Jumla Station FM 103 MHz
Manwa Station FM 100 MHz
Mugu Station FM 100 MHz
Dolpa Station FM 103 MHz
Harre Station FM 100 MHz
Sudurpaschim Province Dipayal Staion MW 810 KHz
Buditola Station FM 103 MHz
Uditola Station FM 100 MHz
Khodape Station FM 98 MHz
Darchula Station FM 98 MHz
Bajhang Station FM 103 MHz

Gallery

  • Tower at Khumaltar, Lalitpur

    Tower at Khumaltar, Lalitpur

  • Tower at Murmatop

    Tower at Murmatop

References

  1. ^ "Nepali house-hold names go for the Guinness World Records".
  2. ^ "Most vocal solos in a song recording". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
  3. ^ "Station Details". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
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