Radio Nepal
{{short description|Public radio broadcaster of Nepal}}
{{more citations needed|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox radio network
| name = Radio Nepal
रेडियो नेपाल
| image =
| logo = Radio Nepal.jpg
| type = Public broadcasting
| country = Nepal
| available = International
| founded = {{start date and age|1951|April|2|p=y|df=y}}
| ceo =
| headquarters = Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
| broadcast_area = National & International
| owner = Government of Nepal
| key_people = Buddhi Bahadur K.C.
| launch_date = {{Start date|1951|04|02|df=y}}
| affiliation = World Radio Network
| webcast = {{URL|www.Radionepal.gov.np}}
{{URL|onlineradionepal.gov.np}}
| website = {{URL|www.Radionepal.gov.np}}
}}
Radio Nepal ({{langx|ne|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.{{Cite web|url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-05-29/nepali-house-hold-names-go-for-the-guinness-world-records.html|title = Nepali house-hold names go for the Guinness World Records}}{{Cite web |title=Most vocal solos in a song recording |url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-vocal-solos-in-a-song-recording |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=Guinness World Records |language=en-gb}}
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{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}, 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
File:Radio Nepal Coverage Map.jpg
| class="wikitable"
|+Transmission Network of Radio Nepal{{Cite web |title=Station Details |url=https://radionepal.gov.np/en/station-details |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=Radio Nepal}} !Provinces !Station !Service Type !Frequency |
| rowspan="4" |Province no. 1
|Dharan, Sunsari |MW |648 KHz |
| Pattale, Solukhumbu
|FM |98 MHz |
| Bhedetar, Sunsari
|FM |100 MHz |
| Aitabare, Ilam
|FM |103 MHz |
| rowspan="3" |Madhesh Province
| rowspan="2" |Bardibas, Mahottari |MW |1143 KHz |
| FM
|103 MHz |
| Jitpur, Bara
|FM |103 MHz |
| rowspan="5" |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 |
| rowspan="6" |Gandaki Province
| rowspan="2" |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 |
| rowspan="2" |Lumbini Province
|Dang Station |FM |98 MHz |
| Rolpa Station
|FM |103 MHz |
| rowspan="7" |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 |
| rowspan="6" |Sudurpaschim Province
|Dipayal Station |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
File:Khumaltaar r.jpg|alt=Tower at Khumaltar, Lalitpur|Tower at Khumaltar, Lalitpur
File:Murmatop r.jpg|alt=Tower at Murmatop|Tower at Murmatop
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.{{Cite web |title=Radio Nepal organizes nation-wide open modern song competition |url=https://nepalnews.com/index.php/s/nation/radio-nepal-organises-nation-wide-open-modern-song-competition |access-date=2023-11-25 }} 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.{{Cite web |title=रेडियो नेपालको आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा थापा, मण्डल र दाहाल प्रथम |url=https://www.newsofglobal.com/details/3843.html |access-date=2023-11-25 }}
Modern Song Competition of Radio Nepal has its specialty and importance for Nepali music workers {{Cite web |title=रमेशलाई रेडियो नेपालको फेरि अर्को उत्कृस्ट गीतकारको पुरस्कार |url=https://www.enepalese.com/2021/04/311598.html |access-date=2023-11-25 }}
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){{Cite web |title=आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा ममता गुरुङ प्रथम |url=https://onlineradionepal.gov.np/2023/03/31/381845.html }}
2021: Mahesh Paudel (best lyrics), Ramesh Subedi (best music composer) and Rajkumar Sundas ( Bhojpur) (best singing){{Cite web |title=राष्ट्रव्यापी आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगिता: गायनतर्फ सुन्दास प्रथम |url=https://onlineradionepal.gov.np/2022/03/29/266605.html }}
2020: Ramesh Dahal (best lyrics), Shankar Smile Thapa (best music composer) and Shubhash Mandal(best singing){{Cite web |title=रेडियो नेपालको आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा थापा, मण्डल र दाहाल प्रथम |url=https://www.newsofglobal.com/details/3843.html }}
2017: Padma Likha Magar (best lyrics), Santosh Shrestha (music composition), and CD Bijaya Adhikari (singing){{Cite web |title=वर्षको उत्कृष्ठ संगीतकार |url=https://saptahik.com.np/samachar/2018/04/04/20180404134041 }}
2016: Prakash KC (best lyrics), Chandan Kumar Shrestha (music composition), and Durga Pariyar (singing){{Cite web |title=रेडियो नेपाल सक्षम संस्था |url=https://www.souryaonline.com/2017/04/137030.html }}
2015: Prakat Pangeni Shiva (best lyrics), Nabaraj Baral (best music composer)and Menuka Paudel(best singing){{Cite web |title=रेडियो नेपालको रास्ट्रव्यापी आधुनिक गीत प्रतियोगितामा अमेरिकाकी रोबिनाले गाएको गीतको रचना उत्कृस्ट | website=YouTube | date=3 April 2016 |url=https://dhruvascreations.com/2016/04/03/1521/ }}
2014: Yogendra Upadhayay (best music composer){{Cite web |title=संगीतकार योगेन्द्र उपाध्यायका तिनवटा गीति एल्बम एकसाथ बिमोचन | website=YouTube |url=https://www.nepalbahas.com/story/449621/ }}
2011: Manisha Pokharel (best singer){{Cite web |title=सुगम संगीत पछ्याउँदै मनीषा
|url=https://saptahik.com.np/295/2019/11/19/20191118132751 }}
2009: Ramesh Dahal (best lyrics),{{Cite web |title=रेडियो नेपालबाट दुई–दुई पटक पुरस्कृत गीतकार रमेश |url=https://madhyanhadaily.com/post/38267 }} Sachin Singh, Nisha Deshar (best singer){{Cite web |title=रचना, संगीत,तथा स्वरको पाँचौँ श्रृङ्खला सम्पन्न |url=https://www.enepalese.com/2022/03/347237.html }}
2008: Sheetal Kadambini (best lyrics) {{Cite web |title=शीतल कादम्बिनी सिन्का भएर बाँचिन्, पाउँरू भएर फुटिन् |date=11 June 2020 |url=https://nepalsamaya.com/detail/96917 }}
2001: Naba Raj Lamsal (best lyricist), Dhading
2000: Bhabesh Bhumari (best lyricist), from Pyuthan district. Danney Noraula (Music composition) {{Cite web |title=Denny Niroula |url=https://radiokantipur.com/celebrity/hot-property/285 }}
1998: Rajkumar Bagar (best lyrics) {{Cite web |title=राजकुमार बगर : जो लोकदोहोरी र आधुनिक दुवैमा चले |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2021/04/944580 }}
1997: Gyandendra Gadal (best lyricist), from Ilam district {{Cite web |title=नेपाली साहित्यको भविष्य फराकिलो छ : वरिष्ठ गीतकार ज्ञानेन्द्र गदाल थप सामग्री |url=https://ehimalayatimes.com/2023/03/100420/ }}
1993: Ramesh Paudel (best lyrics) {{Cite web |title=मन्दिरबाहिर फुरेको गीत |url=https://nayapatrikadaily.com/news-details/27692/2019-10-24 }}/Ramesh Khitiz
1987: Buddhabira Lama (best lyricist) from Solukhumbu district
1983: Dinesh Adhikari (best lyrics){{Cite web |title=अग्रजले म नै जान्ने हुँ भन्यो भने टापुको एक्लो रुख हुन्छ : दिनेश अधिकारी |url=https://farakdharnews.com/story/58365/ }}
1978: Prakash Shrestha (best singer){{Cite web |title=गायक श्रेष्ठलाई एक लाखको पुरस्कार |url=https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/arts/56194-1393543427.html }}
1965: Kiran Kharel (best lyricist), from Kathmandu district.