Radio Nepal

Radio Nepal
रेडियो नेपाल
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 (73 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 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.[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. Radio Nepal broadcasts six different programs from satellite.

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[citation needed], 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
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 Station 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
  • Tower at Khumaltar, Lalitpur
    Tower at Khumaltar, Lalitpur
  • Tower at Murmatop
    Tower at Murmatop

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.[4] 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.[5]

Modern Song Competition of Radio Nepal has its specialty and importance for Nepali music workers [6]

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)[7]

2021: Mahesh Paudel (best lyrics), Ramesh Subedi (best music composer) and Rajkumar Sundas ( Bhojpur) (best singing)[8]

2020: Ramesh Dahal (best lyrics), Shankar Smile Thapa (best music composer) and Shubhash Mandal(best singing)[9]

2017: Padma Likha Magar (best lyrics), Santosh Shrestha (music composition), and CD Bijaya Adhikari (singing)[10]

2016: Prakash KC (best lyrics), Chandan Kumar Shrestha (music composition), and Durga Pariyar (singing)[11]

2015: Prakat Pangeni Shiva (best lyrics), Nabaraj Baral (best music composer)and Menuka Paudel(best singing)[12]

2014: Yogendra Upadhayay (best music composer)[13]

2011: Manisha Pokharel (best singer)[14]

2009: Ramesh Dahal (best lyrics),[15] Sachin Singh, Nisha Deshar (best singer)[16]

2008: Sheetal Kadambini (best lyrics) [17]

2001: Naba Raj Lamsal (best lyricist), Dhading

2000: Bhabesh Bhumari (best lyricist), from Pyuthan district. Danney Noraula (Music composition) [18]

1998: Rajkumar Bagar (best lyrics) [19]

1997: Gyandendra Gadal (best lyricist), from Ilam district [20]

1993: Ramesh Paudel (best lyrics) [21]/Ramesh Khitiz

1987: Buddhabira Lama (best lyricist) from Solukhumbu district

1983: Dinesh Adhikari (best lyrics)[22]

1978: Prakash Shrestha (best singer)[23]

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

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.
  4. ^ "Radio Nepal organizes nation-wide open modern song competition". Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  5. ^ "रेडियो नेपालको आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा थापा, मण्डल र दाहाल प्रथम". Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  6. ^ "रमेशलाई रेडियो नेपालको फेरि अर्को उत्कृस्ट गीतकारको पुरस्कार". Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  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. ^ "रेडियो नेपालको रास्ट्रव्यापी आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा अमेरिकाकी रोबिनाले गाएको गीतको रचना उत्कृस्ट". YouTube. 3 April 2016.
  13. ^ "संगीतकार योगेन्द्र उपाध्यायका तिनवटा गीति एल्बम एकसाथ बिमोचन". YouTube.
  14. ^ "सुगम संगीत पछ्याउँदै मनीषा".
  15. ^ "रेडियो नेपालबाट दुई–दुई पटक पुरस्कृत गीतकार रमेश".
  16. ^ "रचना, संगीत,तथा स्वरको पाँचौँ श्रृङ्खला सम्पन्न".
  17. ^ "शीतल कादम्बिनी सिन्का भएर बाँचिन्, पाउँरू भएर फुटिन्". 11 June 2020.
  18. ^ "Denny Niroula".
  19. ^ "राजकुमार बगर : जो लोकदोहोरी र आधुनिक दुवैमा चले".
  20. ^ "नेपाली साहित्यको भविष्य फराकिलो छ : वरिष्ठ गीतकार ज्ञानेन्द्र गदाल थप सामग्री".
  21. ^ "मन्दिरबाहिर फुरेको गीत".
  22. ^ "अग्रजले म नै जान्ने हुँ भन्यो भने टापुको एक्लो रुख हुन्छ : दिनेश अधिकारी".
  23. ^ "गायक श्रेष्ठलाई एक लाखको पुरस्कार".

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