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In 1951, Radio Prajatantra was transferred to [[Kathmandu]] at [[Singha Durbar]] by Tarini Prasad Koirala{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}, 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. |
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In December 1946, the [[Nepal Electricity Authority|Electricity Authority]] launched a 5-watt power transmitter. It broadcast for 7–8 months.{{Clarify|date=April 2022}} |
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In 1950 a radio center was established in [[Biratnagar]]. On the morning of 13 December, at 8:30 pm the initial broadcast began with "This is Nepal Democracy Radio. We are speaking from Biratnagar Muktimorcha." ({{lang-ne| "यो नेपाल प्रजातन्त्र रेडियो हो। हामी विराटनगर मुक्तिमोर्चाबाट बोलिरहेका छौ।"}}) The broadcast reached [[Kathmandu]], [[Darjeeling]], [[Calcutta]], [[Gorakhpur]] and [[Benares]]. These places were major centers of operations in the 1951 struggle against the [[Rana dynasty]]. Using the radio station to broadcast news aided the rebels.[[Image:Radio Nepal.JPG|thumb|Radio Nepal's first Transmission Device|left]]In 1951, after the revolution, Radio Prajatantra was transferred to [[Kathmandu]] at [[Singha Durbar]] by Tarini Prasad Koirala, 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. |
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On April 2, 1994, regional centers began regional broadcasting services. |
On April 2, 1994, regional centers began regional broadcasting services. |
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| 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 |
Radio Nepal (Template:Lang-ne) 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.
Stations
| 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
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Tower at Khumaltar, Lalitpur -
Tower at Murmatop
References
- ^ "Nepali house-hold names go for the Guinness World Records".
- ^ "Most vocal solos in a song recording". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ "Station Details". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2022-09-28.