Radio Nepal

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 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.
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 2025 Radio Nepal have 35 FM relay station.
In 2024, Radio Nepal airing on these medium wave 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.
Image:Radio Nepal.JPG|thumb|Radio Nepal's first Transmission Device

Stations

Provinces	Station	Service Type	Frequency
Province no. 1	Dharan, Sunsari	MW	648 kHz
Province no. 1	Pattale, Solukhumbu	FM	98 MHz
Province no. 1	Bhedetar, Sunsari	FM	100 MHz
Province no. 1	Aitabare, Ilam	FM	103 MHz
Madhesh Province	Bardibas, Mahottari	MW	1143 kHz
Madhesh Province	Bardibas, Mahottari	FM	103 MHz
Madhesh Province	Jitpur, Bara	FM	103 MHz
Bagmati Province	Singhadurbar, Kathmandu	Station
Bagmati Province	Bhaisepati, Lalitpur	MW	792 kHz
Bagmati Province	Khumaltar, Lalitpur	FM	100 MHz
Bagmati Province	Simbhanjayang, Makawanpur	FM	100 MHz
Bagmati Province	Charikot, Dolakha	FM	100 MHz
Gandaki Province	Pokhara, Kaski	MW	684 kHz
Gandaki Province	Pokhara, Kaski	FM	100 MHz
Gandaki Province	Daunne, Nawalparasi	FM	103 MHz
Gandaki Province	Jomsom, Mustang	FM	100 MHz
Gandaki Province	Resunga, Gulmi	FM	100 MHz
Gandaki Province	Bandipur, Tanahun	FM	100 MHz
Lumbini Province	Dang Station	FM	98 MHz
Lumbini Province	Rolpa Station	FM	103 MHz
Karnali Province	Surkhet Station	MW	576 kHz
Karnali Province	Humla Station	FM	100 MHz
Karnali Province	Jumla Station	FM	103 MHz
Karnali Province	Manwa Station	FM	100 MHz
Karnali Province	Mugu Station	FM	100 MHz
Karnali Province	Dolpa Station	FM	103 MHz
Karnali Province	Harre Station	FM	100 MHz
Sudurpaschim Province	Dipayal Station	MW	810 kHz
Sudurpaschim Province	Buditola Station	FM	103 MHz
Sudurpaschim Province	Uditola Station	FM	100 MHz
Sudurpaschim Province	Khodape Station	FM	98 MHz
Sudurpaschim Province	Darchula Station	FM	98 MHz
Sudurpaschim Province	Bajhang Station	FM	103 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. 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 of Radio Nepal has its specialty and importance for Nepali music workers

Winners of the Modern Song Competition organized by Radio Nepal

2022: Sweta Mainali, Khadga Gandarbha and Mamata Gurung
2021: Mahesh Paudel, Ramesh Subedi and Rajkumar Sundas
2020: Ramesh Dahal, Shankar Smile Thapa and Shubhash Mandal
2017: Padma Likha Magar, Santosh Shrestha, and CD Bijaya Adhikari
2016: Prakash KC, Chandan Kumar Shrestha, and Durga Pariyar
2015: Prakat Pangeni Shiva, Nabaraj Baral and Menuka Paudel
2014: Yogendra Upadhayay
2011: Manisha Pokharel
2009: Ramesh Dahal, Sachin Singh, Nisha Deshar
2008: Sheetal Kadambini
2001: Naba Raj Lamsal, Dhading
2000: Bhabesh Bhumari, from Pyuthan district. Danney Noraula
1998: Rajkumar Bagar
1997: Gyandendra Gadal, from Ilam district
1993: Ramesh Paudel /Ramesh Khitiz
1987: Buddhabira Lama from Solukhumbu district
1983: Dinesh Adhikari
1978: Prakash Shrestha
1965: Kiran Kharel, from Kathmandu district.