Nepal Television
| Nepal Television | |
|---|---|
|
Logo of Nepal Television | |
| Launched |
December 31, 1983 (tests) January 5, 1984 (regular programing) |
| Network | Broadcast television, satellite, optical and online |
| Owned by | Government of Nepal |
| Picture format | 4:3 (576i, SDTV, HDTV) |
| Slogan | Communication for Development |
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | |
| Broadcast area | Nepal and worldwide |
| Headquarters | Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Sister channel(s) |
NTV PLUS NTV News |
| Website |
www |
Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Analogue | VHF band |
| Satellite | |
| Dish Home | Channel No 109 |
| Cable | |
| Available on most cable systems | Check local listings |
| ClearTv | TBA |
| SIMTV | TBA |
| Doen TV | TBA |
| IPTV | |
| Net TV Nepal | Channel TBA |
Nepal Television (Nepali: नेपाल टेलिभिजन)[1] is the oldest and most watched television channel in Nepal. This was for many years the only television channel native to Nepal, but several others have recently begun operation. The News (broadcast at 8:00 p.m.) is the channel's most popular show, followed by comedy program Bhadragol, Meri Bassai and Jire Khursani.
Other important TV channels in Nepal are NTV PLUS, NTV News which is owned by the Nepalese government. Private channels include Kantipur Television, Image Channel, Channel Nepal, Avenues TV, Nepal 1 Television and Sagarmatha Television. Nepal 1 Television is broadcast from India. All except Nepal Television, Kantipur Television, Image Channel and NTV PLUS are satellite channels in Kathmandu valley.
Several attempts are being made by media stakeholders to convert and transform NTV into a truly Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) entity. NTV, being currently owned by the government, has lost its editorial independence and is blamed for continuously being a government mouthpiece. As the country's only largest and oldest television channel, a need for transforming its operation into the hands of the public is realized by media experts in Nepal.
Former shows on NTV
- Aayam
- Abhibyakti
- Biswo Ghatna
- Chintan Manan / Manthan
- Hamro Gaun Ramro Gaun
- Hijo Aaj Ka Kura
- Hostel
- Khel Khel
- Mayos Super Challenge
- Nagad Panch Lakh
- Nepali Tara
- Sanibar Vijay Kumar Sanga
- Tito Satya
- Twakka Tukka
Current shows on NTV
Comedy
- Bhadragol
- Chaleko Chalan
- Cheu Na Tuppo
- Gup Chup
- Hakka Hakki
- Jai Hosh
- Jire Khursani
- Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur 4
- Meri Bassai
- Mitho Satya
- Sishnu Pani
- Tato Na Saro
- Tato Piro
- Virus
Drama
- Aphanta
- Guthi
- Santan
- Sunaulo Sansar
- Yatra Jindagi Ko
Game shows
- Chham Chhami
- Magical Thumb: A Live Game Show
- Pratibhako Aagan
- Singing Icon Nepal
- The Singing Star
Kids
- Baal Shanti Abhiyaan
- Moomin
- Nature Calls
- Opening Children Programme
News
- Gunte bhai
- Maile timilai kute
- NTV Peace Forum
- Samachar (समाचार)
- Sero Phero
Miscellaneous
- Miss Nepal
- Artha Ko Artha
- Krishi Karyakram
- Mero Ghar Mero Sansar
- Swasthya Charcha
Broadcasting hours
Nepal Television broadcasts for 18 hours daily from 04:00 to 22:00 Nepal Time.
| Date | Transmission times |
|---|---|
| 31 December 1983-now | 04:00-22:00 Nepal Time |
Station hours
Nepal Television starts at 04:00 am Nepal Time with the National anthem, Buddha or Hindu quotes and prayer and its first television programmes.
Nepal Television closes down at 21:55 Nepal Time with its last television programmes, Buddha or Hindu quotes and prayer, National anthem and test card. It ends at 22:00 Nepal Time.