Radio Nepal Explained

Radio Nepal
रेडियो नेपाल
Type:Public broadcasting
Country:Nepal
Available:International
Headquarters:Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Broadcast Area:National & International
Owner:Government of Nepal
Key People:Buddhi Bahadur K.C.
Affiliation:World Radio Network

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, 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 Nepal[3] !Provinces!Station!Service Type!Frequency
Province no. 1Dharan, SunsariMW648 KHz
Pattale, SolukhumbuFM98 MHz
Bhedetar, SunsariFM100 MHz
Aitabare, IlamFM103 MHz
Madhesh ProvinceBardibas, MahottariMW1143 KHz
FM 103 MHz
Jitpur, BaraFM103 MHz
Bagmati ProvinceSinghadurbar, KathmanduStation
Bhaisepati, LalitpurMW792 KHz
Khumaltar, LalitpurFM100 MHz
Simbhanjayang, MakawanpurFM100 MHz
Charikot, DolakhaFM100 MHz
Gandaki ProvincePokhara, KaskiMW684 KHz
FM100 MHz
Daunne, NawalparasiFM103 MHz
Jomsom, MustangFM100 MHz
Resunga, GulmiFM100 MHz
Bandipur, TanahunFM100 MHz
Lumbini ProvinceDang StationFM98 MHz
Rolpa StationFM103 MHz
Karnali ProvinceSurkhet StationMW576 KHz
Humla StationFM100 MHz
Jumla StationFM103 MHz
Manwa StationFM100 MHz
Mugu StationFM100 MHz
Dolpa Station FM 103 MHz
Harre StationFM100 MHz
Sudurpaschim ProvinceDipayal StationMW810 KHz
Buditola StationFM103 MHz
Uditola StationFM100 MHz
Khodape StationFM98 MHz
Darchula StationFM98 MHz
Bajhang StationFM103 MHz

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nepali house-hold names go for the Guinness World Records.
  2. Web site: Most vocal solos in a song recording . 2022-09-28 . Guinness World Records . en-gb.
  3. Web site: Station Details . 2022-09-28 . Radio Nepal.
  4. Web site: Radio Nepal organizes nation-wide open modern song competition . 2023-11-25 .
  5. Web site: रेडियो नेपालको आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा थापा, मण्डल र दाहाल प्रथम . 2023-11-25 .
  6. Web site: रमेशलाई रेडियो नेपालको फेरि अर्को उत्कृस्ट गीतकारको पुरस्कार . 2023-11-25 .
  7. Web site: आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा ममता गुरुङ प्रथम .
  8. Web site: राष्ट्रव्यापी आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगिता: गायनतर्फ सुन्दास प्रथम .
  9. Web site: रेडियो नेपालको आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा थापा, मण्डल र दाहाल प्रथम .
  10. Web site: वर्षको उत्कृष्ठ संगीतकार .
  11. Web site: रेडियो नेपाल सक्षम संस्था .
  12. Web site: रेडियो नेपालको रास्ट्रव्यापी आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा अमेरिकाकी रोबिनाले गाएको गीतको रचना उत्कृस्ट . . 3 April 2016 .
  13. Web site: संगीतकार योगेन्द्र उपाध्यायका तिनवटा गीति एल्बम एकसाथ बिमोचन . .
  14. Web site: सुगम संगीत पछ्याउँदै मनीषा .
  15. Web site: रेडियो नेपालबाट दुई–दुई पटक पुरस्कृत गीतकार रमेश .
  16. Web site: रचना, संगीत,तथा स्वरको पाँचौँ श्रृङ्खला सम्पन्न .
  17. Web site: शीतल कादम्बिनी सिन्का भएर बाँचिन्, पाउँरू भएर फुटिन् . 11 June 2020 .
  18. Web site: Denny Niroula .
  19. Web site: राजकुमार बगर : जो लोकदोहोरी र आधुनिक दुवैमा चले .
  20. Web site: नेपाली साहित्यको भविष्य फराकिलो छ : वरिष्ठ गीतकार ज्ञानेन्द्र गदाल थप सामग्री .
  21. Web site: मन्दिरबाहिर फुरेको गीत .
  22. Web site: अग्रजले म नै जान्ने हुँ भन्यो भने टापुको एक्लो रुख हुन्छ : दिनेश अधिकारी .
  23. Web site: गायक श्रेष्ठलाई एक लाखको पुरस्कार .