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, the environmentally-themed song "Melancholy" was recorded by 365 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 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.
In 2025 Radio Nepal had 35 FM relay stations.
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.
Stations
+Transmission Network of Radio NepalProvincesStationService TypeFrequencyProvince no. 1Dharan, SunsariMW648 kHzPattale, SolukhumbuFM98 MHzBhedetar, SunsariFM100 MHzAitabare, IlamFM103 MHzMadhesh ProvinceBardibas, MahottariMW1143 kHzFM 103 MHzJitpur, BaraFM103 MHzBagmati ProvinceSinghadurbar, KathmanduStationBhaisepati, LalitpurMW792 kHzKhumaltar, LalitpurFM100 MHzSimbhanjayang, MakawanpurFM100 MHzCharikot, DolakhaFM100 MHzGandaki ProvincePokhara, KaskiMW684 kHzFM100 MHzDaunne, NawalparasiFM103 MHzJomsom, MustangFM100 MHzResunga, GulmiFM100 MHzBandipur, TanahunFM100 MHzLumbini ProvinceDang StationFM98 MHzRolpa StationFM103 MHzKarnali ProvinceSurkhet StationMW576 kHzHumla StationFM100 MHzJumla StationFM103 MHzManwa StationFM100 MHzMugu StationFM100 MHzDolpa Station FM 103 MHzHarre StationFM100 MHzSudurpaschim ProvinceDipayal StationMW810 kHzBuditola StationFM103 MHzUditola StationFM100 MHzKhodape StationFM98 MHzDarchula StationFM98 MHzBajhang StationFM103 MHz
Gallery
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
The Modern Song Competition is organised by Radio Nepal. Past winners are:
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)
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.
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