Radio Nepal
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 short wave, medium wave (AM) and FM frequencies.
| Type | Public broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Country | |
Broadcast area | National & International |
| Headquarters | Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | World Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Government of Nepal |
Key people | Buddhi Bahadur K.C. |
| History | |
| Founded | 2 April 1951 |
| Launch date | 2 April 1951 |
| Coverage | |
| Availability | International |
| Links | |
| Webcast | www |
| Website | www |
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.