Radio Nepal

INTRODUCTION

Radio Nepal was established on 1st April 1951. Initially, the transmission covered duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes through a 250 Watt SW transmitter. Over the years, Radio Nepal has strengthened its institutional capacity considerably and diversified itself in terms of programme format, technical efficiency and coverage. Radio Nepal airs programmes on Short Wave, Medium Wave and FM frequencies. Regular broadcasts cover duration of 16 hours everyday which includes 2 hours of regional broadcasts 09:30 hrs. to 11:00 hrs. in the morning and 18:05 hrs 18:30 hrs in the evening. However on public holidays, there is an additional 2 hours, extending the total duration to 19 hours. FM Kathmandu, the first FM-Channel covering Kathmandu valley and adjoining areas was started in 1995 from its premises at Singh Durbar, Kathmandu.

ROLE OF Radio Nepal
Radio broadcasting is the cheapest and quickest means of mass communications in Nepal. In a mountainous country like Nepal, radio broadcasting has proved to be a very effective medium for disseminating information, educating people and entertaining the masses. Radio Nepal recognizes that its primary obligation is to serve its listeners. It has been providing various programs aimed at creating mass awareness in its attempt to reflect the views of all sections of the society. The people in the hilly areas and many of the remote villages have little or no access to motorable roads nor to any communication and entertainment facilities. Illiteracy being a common feature among the people, little use is made of the newspapers, which have very limited and delayed circulation. Therefore, Radio has been the most suitable means of disseminating information and providing entertainment to masses in Nepal.

TRANSMISSION COVERAGE
*The short Wave transmission of Radio Nepal is estimated to reach listeners throughout the kingdom.
*Medium Wave transmission covers 70% to 80% of the population.

PROGRAMMING
(a) Regional Programmes:
Two hours of programmes for audience in different regions broadcast from regional stations simultaneously from 09:30 hrs to 11:00 hrs and 17:30 hrs to 18:30 hrs every day.
(b) National Programmes:
Broadcast for a duration of 16 hours everyday (05:00-11:00 and 13:00-23:00 hrs.) and 18 hours on public holidays from 05:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs.
Radio Nepal uses a wide range of formats including features, documentaries, docu-dramas, dramas, talk shows, interviews, music shows, live commentaries etc. Recognizing the citizen's right to be informed under a multi-party democracy, Radio Nepal attempts to provide informative, educational as well as entertainment programmes.
The major programme highlights include:
Educational:Programmes on religion, literature, science and technology, agriculture, distance learning, women , health and sanitation, public health, children and youth.
Entertainment:Music: Nepali songs, Hindi songs and Gazals and Western music.Songs in the different national languages.Radio dramas and comedy shows.


Information:
» News and Current Affairs.
» Phone-in for Parliamentarians.
» Radio Reports.
» Review of the press.
» Developmental Programmes.
Programmes on information and education constitute 42% of the total programming and entertainment covers the remaining 58% which also include commercials.

RADIO NEPAL: FM - KATHMANDU
In consonance with the policy of forging ahead in tune with the changing broadcasting scenario, Radio Nepal launched the first FM Channel in Nepal on he 30th of Kartik 2052 B.S.(16th Nov.1995). The FM Channel airs programmes on 100 MHz on the FM band through a 1 KW stereo transmitter installed at Khumaltar, Lalitpur. A fairly well equipped studio with stereo facilities has been established at Singh Durbar. This studio along with the provision of a standby studio has made it possible to broadcast programmes live. Radio Nepal has a policy of leasing out its air time to private parties to broadcast programmes on its FM channel by permitting private operators to use their own staff. These programmes have proved to be very popular among the urban youth of Kathmandu.

NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
Radio Nepal broadcasts news bulletins in at regular intervals (hourly) from 06:00 hrs until the close of the transmission. News bulletins in English are broadcast at 08:00 hrs, 14:00 hrs and 20:00 hrs everyday.In additional to the news in Nepali and English, there are bulletins in other languages at various timings. They are Magar, Gurung, Tamang, Rai Bantawa, Limbu, Newari, Bhojpuri, Hindi, Urdu, Tharu East and Tharu West, Avadhi, Sherpa, Maithili, Sanskrit, Kham Magar and Doteli. Radio Nepal attempts to provide prompt and accurate coverage of all national and international news including political, economic and social highlights in a balanced and objective manner. It attempts to safeguard the basic principle of public interest and the public's right to be informed as the prime public broadcaster of the country. The station has designated stringer reporters in more than 50 districts for coverage of news and information.

COMPUTERIZATION OF THE NEWS ROOM
In its effort to utilize the advances in modern technology and introduce useful changes in its broadcast environment, Radio Nepal has recently launched a project called "Newsroom Computerization Project". The overall concept of the project is to eventually make a paperless newsroom. A special broadcast software, NewsBoss, developed by Desktop technologies, Australia has been initially licensed to seven workstations linked-up within a local area networking system. With the support from UNESCO, Radio Nepal is proud to be among the few radio stations in Asia trying to turn the news system digital. The main features of the system are:» Text Editing» Audio Editing» Auto recording» Wire Service» Prompter for the news delivery» Archiving
It is a pilot project and is implemented in the central newsroom. Upon the satisfactory performance of this system, Radio Nepal has a plan to computerize its regional stations' newsrooms and interconnect them to the central grid.
RADIO PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION THROUGH V-SAT NETWORK
Radio Nepal started its program distribution through V-SAT Network from 26th August 1999. Earlier it was distributing its program to the different broadcast stations through the telephone lines of Nepal
Telecom ( NTC ). In the system introduced recently, the main hub station is at Singhadurbar, Kathmandu and the programme can be received in all the receiving stations. With the introduction of new system, an AM high quality monaural program channel now available is through the V-SAT. The system has the facility of upgrading to provide multichannel capability for further use.

AUDIENCE SURVEY
There is an in house Audience Survey Unit, which undertakes surveys periodically to find out patterns of listenership and effectiveness of the programs, broadcast by Radio Nepal. Reports of such surveys are available for reference at Radio Nepal.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Radio Nepal enjoys cordial relations with all friendly countries and broadcasting organizations. It is a member of the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and liaises closely with the regional broadcasting centre and Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD). Training programmes at Radio Nepal are conducted on a regular basis either by in-house trainers or in cooperation with other friendly institutions. Several training courses have been conducted in cooperation with the Deutsche Welle (The Voice of Germany) and the BBC. Programmes under the SAARC Audio Visual Exchange SAVE are broadcast every month. Organizations like JICA, USIS and UNICEF have extended generous assistance in the past and continue to show renewed interests in our activities. Occasionally Radio Nepal joins hands with International broadcasting stations to co-produce programs of mutual interest.

OTHER FACILITIESRadio Nepal has its own studios for programme production, music recording, drama recording, talks shows and news broadcasts. A music library at its premises in Singh Durbar has a collection of about 20,000 songs. Foreign broadcasting Stations also make use of our Studio facilities and transmitters for live and other broadcasts on a rental basis.
The Broadcasting Headquarters at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu has two broadcasting houses consisting of one drama studio, two music studios, one reporting studio, three continuity studios, one news studio and seven programme production studios. One of the music studios is equipped with a 24 track recording facility. This studio is open for hiring purposes for anyone desirous of recording music digitally whether solo track or for albums after payment of studio charges which are very relatively reasonable compared to other private studios.
The complex also has one open air live theatre facility for functions and musical performances.
Like other transmitting stations, the Head quarters also has a 100 kVA stand by diesel generator to cope with occasional power failure.

ARCHIVING
The mainstream of broadcasting business these days is moving towards digitization. Radio Nepal is making a modest effort to make use of the latest development in computer and digital radio. The task of digitizing old songs and mastering on digital format (COMPACT DISC) has recently been initiated. Today, CD has become the dominant digital storage medium due to its large storage capacity, high fidelity and low cost. Now our valuable songs of the good old days, which were recorded on analog reel tape, are getting new life.

BUSINESS DIVISIONAfter the change in its structure in 1984A.D. as a self-sustaining board, Radio Nepal has been more aware in marketing. It has been adopting the policy of selling commercial air-time to interested parties. Promotional advertisements in the form of jingles and other formats as well as sponsored programmes are aired. The time division categories are as follows:

Contact US:
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Information & Communication
Radio Broadcasting Service (Radio Nepal)
G.P.O. Box. No. 634
Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
E-mail: radio@rne.wlink .com.np
radio@engg.wlink .com.np
Fax No. : +977-1-4211952 [Executive Director]
+977-1-4211896 [Business Division]
+977-1-4211652 [News Division]

Phone No: +977-1-4211910 [Executive Director]
+977-1-4211923 [Dy. Ex. Director I]
+977-1-4211842 [Dy. Ex. Director II]
+977-1-4211667 [Chief Engineer]
+977-1-4211649[News Room]
+977-1-4211691 [Reporting Room]
+977-1-4211582 [Program Chief]
+977-1-4211921 [Business Division]
+977-1-4211705 [Engg. Division]
+977-1-4211751 [Ghatna Ra Bichar]
+977-1-4211850 [Music Chief]
+977-1-4211769 [Hunting line]
+977-1-4211951 [Hunting line]

Speacial Thanks :
Radio Nepal 100 MHZ, kathmandu
Ministry of Information and communication, kathmandu;Nepal

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Times Fm

TIMES FM 90.6 MHz Chabahil, Kathmandu

GPO: 8975, EPC: 906

Phone: +977-01-4481471 +977-01-2074502

Fax: +977-01-4481471

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Image Fm

About Image FM
An overview:

After seven years of successful performance in Kathmandu valley IMAGE FM 97.9 has spread its wings beyond the boundary of Kathmandu valley to entertain the listener of Purbabchal and Paschimanchal.
Established on 23rd Poush, 2005, the inaugural songs of IMAGE FM 97.9 were chosen by the then His Royal Highness Crown Prince Late Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev which was an unforgettable historical moment for all music lovers. The station started out with a few hours of test transmission, and has now become a household name in the valley. "Music of your Life", being the theme of the channel, it reached to a new height when it started broadcasting 24 hours, of continues entertainment for people of all age group.
IMAGE FM 97.9 believes in presenting high-quality programs, via airing shows and playing songs that the listeners can essentially relate to. It believes in going that extra mile to mingle and inter-act with its listeners.
Our programs are well designed to the taste of all age groups. It provides information, pure entertainment and news update. There are certain shows that encourage listeners' involvement through mails and live conversation, which, in a way is contributing towards socialization. The show encourages the young listeners to share their views and opinions via phone calls and mails.
Besides this, IMAGE FM 97.9 is a platform for upcoming artists as it acts as a platform to showcase there talent. It provides adequate airplay of their songs thus helping them to reach out to the listeners. IMAGE FM 97.9 also promotes existing artists through "Artist of the Month" section.

GERERAL POLICY
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
>25% extra will be charged for FIXED TIME release orders.
>15% Agency Commission will be provided for Agency releases.
>Release order should be sent on slot/spots or Time Basis.
>Cancellation is subjected to written notice, one week prior to broadcast. Cancellations within a week prior to the broadcast will incur a penalty of 10% of the rate card rate for spots cancelled within this period.

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Radio Sagarmatha

Radio Sagarmatha : A Community Public Radio in Nepal...
Radio Sagarmatha was the first independent radio in Nepal. It is a community based public radio station broadcasting on FM to the Kathmandu Valley since 1977, when the broadcasting day was two hours. The station's goal is to stimulate awareness and participation in public issues. Impact is apparent in strengthening media freedom, pluralism and public expression. After listening to Radio Sagarmatha, you will be able to distinguish between the ageless and that which is of passing interest.
So, turn on your radio at FM 102.4 MHz or log on to the live audio on the net and you will hear a sound of Radio Sagarmatha which is very peculiar in nature. A group of highly professional staffs, programs totally responsible to the general public and a modern approach to the traditional values are some of the qualities that put Radio Sagarmatha in a class above the rest.
In Radio Sagarmatha, traditional values thrive alongside modern hullabaloo and have never forgot its responsibility of representing the people on the streets. This is why Radio Sagarmatha has now become a synonym of a public FM station.
Current Situation
Radio Sagarmatha had been broadcasting for twelve hours a day with full day of programming on Saturday and now has moved to 14-hours daily transmission from November 1, 2000 (Kartik 16). The daily transmission includes ten daily news and sports bulletins, two news magazines, a current affairs' morning show, editorials, Newari language programs and 75 minutes of BBC Nepali service. There is a regular programming on good governance, gender, women's issues, environment and other public matters. Music and cultural programming include folk music, weekly live classic recitals, contemporary music as well as regular programs on the visual and oral arts.
Profile is very high. Listenership and popularity have increased significantly. The morning block of programming is rumored to be the most popular in Kathmandu. The station has an independent listener's fan club as well as a growing registry of listeners and supporters.
Background
Established in May 1997, Radio Sagarmatha is the first independent community broadcasting station in South Asia. After the successful launch of this first private FM station in Nepal, more and more private stations have been established with a commercial purpose. But Radio Sagarmatha has always remained as the pioneer public interest radio station in Nepal. With Nepal Forum of Environment Journalists (NEFEJ) at the helm of the affair (as the parent organization), Radio Sagarmatha concentrates more on news, views and brainstorming sessions. But entertainment too is given an equal importance.
As an organization working closely with the public and community, Radio Sagarmatha increases people's participation in the debate of important day-to-day issues that affect their lives. It also serves as a forum to examine the merits and demerits of ongoing development efforts and approaches.
Though based in Kathmandu, Radio Sagarmatha works as the bridge between people throughout the country and the decision-makers at the center.
Objectives
With the general public on top of the mind, Radio Sagarmatha primarily focuses on issues that directly affects them and serving the public interest, undoubtedly, is the main objective of the station.

Hence, Radio Sagarmatha aims to,
Set standards for public interest broadcasting in the country by programming to address the information needs of all sections of the audience.
Produce a cadre of journalists sensitized in community and public interest broadcasting and provide them with a forum to sharpen their skills.
Establish Radio Sagarmatha as Nepal's leading organization in development media by working to build an institution through in-house capacity for training, programming and management.
Contribute to development efforts by assisting community radio stations in various parts of the country.

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Kantipur Fm

RADIO RASTRA KO " Kantipur Fm"

Kantipur FM is the first private FM Station established in October 1998. It is especially popular in the eastern region of Nepal with 96% listenership according to the research done by AC Nielsen, Nepal . It is the most listened Radio Station in the Capital City Kathmandu with more than 80% listenership figure. The station is popular for its' prompt news service and varieties of entertaining programs with special focus on music, lifestyle and leisure. The expertise in identifying the audience's preferences, combined with outstanding on-air personalities, has helped, kantipur FM 96.1, maintain a loyal listening audience.
History
1995 – the establishment of Kantipur FM
October 1998 – Kantipur FM 96.1 starts its independent broadcasting from its own station.
October 1999 - Kantipur FM goes 24 hours on air
2001 – Eastern Region Transmission from Bhendetar Station.

Vision
The vision of our station is to provide music and entertainment programs that are valuable, accurate and entertaining to the citizens we serve and to maintain our leadership position in the market

Library
The library of the Fm station is equipped with huge collection of varieties of songs and the studios are equipped with AudioVault workstations and are capable of recording, playing and tracking the elements, making it much easier to play them on-air. Kantipur FM, on its anniversary, every year maintains a tradition of honoring the top ten Nepali singers, musicians, bands and lyricists to encourage and motivate them to bring out the best of their talents.

Professional Jingle of Kantipur FM
NEPALI: - “Harpal ko Saathi”

ENGLISH: - “Simply the Best”

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Pokhara Fm

Location
■ Pokhara FM lies in the heart of the Pokhara called Chipledhunga.

■ It is Near By the B P Chowk and 200 meter west from the Mahendra Pool.

■ North of the busy market lane of the Chipledhunga.

History of Pokhara Fm Pvt. Ltd
■ Baishak 24 2058 (Buddha Jayanti) -Station Establishment.

■ Pokhara FM is On Air Daily 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM on 95.8 Mhz .

Music which you can hear in Pokhara FM
Nepali
>Pop Songs
>Modern Songs
>Folk Songs
>Film Songs
>Old Song
>Gajal's
>Bhajan's
Hindi
>Pop Songs
>Flim Songs
>Morden Songs
>Gajal's
>Bhajan's
English
>Pop Songs
>Hip Pop Song
>Sentimental Songs
>Morden & Rock Songs
>Jazz, Blues and Instrumental

Aim :
To Provide Good and Highest Quality Sound to the listeners offering the largest selection of music with Our Talented broadcasting Manpower.

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Kalika Fm

Broadcast Station
Kathmandu Office
Kalika FM Pvt. Ltd.Bharatpur-10, Chitwan

Phone: 056 - 527158 / 527159Fax: 977 - 56 - 527161

Email: kalikafm@techminds.com.np

Kalika FM Pvt. Ltd.Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

Phone: 01 - 4372344, 4373436Fax: 977 - 1 - 4371554

E-mail: kalika@wlink.com.np

ABOUT KALIKA FM

Kalika FM 95.2 would like to introduce itself as one of the most effective media to cater more than 6 million people in Mid Nepal. Our State-of-the-Art Broadcast Station in Bharatpur, Chitwan covers more than 24 districts, which includes Chitwan, Parsa, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Bara, Makawanpur, Nawalparasi, Tanahun, Lamjung, Gorkha, Dhading, Rupendehi, Kapilbastu, Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Gulmi, Kaski, Syanja, Baglung, Nuwakot, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Dang, Manang etc. Our voice is heard and very much liked in different regions of Mid Nepal where no other commercial radios media can reach.
Our station is equipped with the latest electronic technology from the best brands round the world making it the most financially invested FM station ever in Nepal. Our 160 ft. tall, self supported, station tower, tallest of any FM station in Nepal, with 8 dipole antennae along with 2000 Watt Digital Transmission provides to the impeccable receiving of our broadcast.
We have well trained producers and presenters capable to design any type of program according to the local needs. We are proud to inform that Kalika FM 95.2 airs variety of news and news based programmes including Kaya Kairan, Kalika Highlights, B.B.C. and Kalika News Update every hour which has acquired special trace in the hearts & minds of every listener. We provide news, current affairs, phone inns, interviews, and variety of music to our listeners. Social awareness messages, as well as, public service announcements finally give a perfect blend to our station, which we hope will certainly create an image of "A Complete Regional Radio Station"
We are proud to declare that we have 90 percent of local Chitwan Market business in our station and the 10 percent being shared by our local rival stations. We have the privilege of airing the ENTIRE National Radio advertisements produced so far, which means whichever National Radio Jingle (AD) is made is sent to be aired through our station. We are glorified to inform you that Kalika FM 95.2 is the only FM station outside the Capital, which has an airtime of 24 hours day.

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Hits Fm

A Brief History of HITS Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
January 1996 - Hits Nepal Pvt. Ltd. is established.
April 1996 - HITS FM, Hits Nepal Pvt. Ltd.’s fm radio station goes on air.
Hits FM is on air 24 hours daily on 91.2 Mhz.

Who we are

Promoters:

Mr. Rajib Raj

Mr. Sanjib Raj Bhandari

Mr. Binod Tuladhar

Mr. Sonny Shrestha

Executive Director :

Mr. Jeevan Shrestha

Personnel:

Hits FM currently has 51 employees of whom the majority are Presenters.Presenters are in the 12-40 age group (majority are women.. uh uh).Company philosophy is to hire presenters who are "fresh" - thus ensuring originality and also the ability to shape the presenters in accordance to overall goals and objectives of Hits Nepal Pvt. Ltd

Types of Music Played on Hits FM
>Pop Rock: 60s and 70s sound.

>Modern and heavy Rock.

>Jazz Classic/Contemporary.

>Blues.

>Rap/Reggae/Hip Hop/Dance .

> Nepali pop songs/modern songs/film songs/folk songs/bhazans/oldies Hindi pop songs/film songs/ghazals/bhajans Eastern classical music (instrumental)

Goals of Hits FM
To offer the highest quality of sound to its listeners.
To offer the largest selection of music to its listeners.
To collect and shape the best manpower for the broadcasting industry.
To assist advertisers in getting their value for money.

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