Nepal Television

Nepal Television (Nepali: नेपाल टेलिभिजन)[1] (commonly known as NTV) is the oldest and most watched television channel in Nepal. For many years this was the only television channel from Nepal. The news broadcast at 8:00 p.m. is the channel's most popular show, followed by comedy program Sakkigoni, Mundre Ko Comedy Club and Meri Bassai.

Nepal Television (NTV)
CountryNepal
NetworkBroadcast television, satellite, optical and online
SloganCommunication for Development
HeadquartersSingha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Programming
Language(s)
Picture format4:3 (576i, SDTV)
16:9 (1080i, HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerGovernment of Nepal
History
LaunchedDecember 31, 1983 (1983-12-31) (tests)
January 5, 1984 (1984-01-05) (regular programing)
Links
Websitewww.ntv.org.np
Availability
Terrestrial
AnalogueVHF band
Cable
Available on most cable systemsCheck local listings
ClearTvTBA
SIMTVTBA
Doen TVTBA
Satellite
Dish Home
(Nepal)		Channel 133 (SD) Channel 985 (HD)
IPTV
Net TV (Nepal)Channel 103 (HD)
Streaming media
Nepal Television (NTV National)http://ntv.org.np/?page_id=1165
Nepal Television (NTV Kohalpur)http://ntv.org.np/?page_id=1167
Nepal Television (NTV Plus)http://ntv.org.np/?page_id=1299
Nepal Television (NTV News)http://ntv.org.np/?page_id=1308

It also has three sister channels, NTV PLUS, NTV News and NTV Kohalpur, all owned by the Nepalese government. The network started broadcasting in HD from 31 January 2019.

The administrative block of Nepal Television
The studio block of Nepal Television

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 oldest television channel, a need for transforming its operation into the hands of the public is realized by media experts in Nepal. Mr.Nar Shah was the first chairman.

Former shows on NTV
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Nepal Television
  • Yestai Hunchha (First television drama of Nepal, directed by Ujwal Ghimire)
  • Aayam
  • Abhibyakti
  • Biswo Ghatna
  • Chintan Manan / Manthan
  • Hamro Gaun Ramro Gaun
  • Hijo Aaj Ka Kura
  • Bhid dekhi bhid samma( Directed by Badri adhikari)
  • Hostel
  • Khel Khel
  • Hatterika
  • Tadha ko basti ( Directed by Krishna Malla)
  • Mayos Super Challenge
  • Nagad Panch Lakh
  • Nepali Tara
  • Sanibar Vijay Kumar Sanga
  • Tito Satya
  • Twakka Tukka
  • Chakrabyuha teleserial
  • Raap teleserial
  • Yug dekhi Yug samma
  • 8 Baje Talk Show Vijay kumar Pandey

Current shows on NTV

Comedy

Nepali Tele Film
  • Jiwan Chakra

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

News
  • Gunte bhai
  • Maile timilai kute
  • NTV Peace Forum
  • Samachar (समाचार)
  • Sero Phero

Miscellaneous
  • Miss Nepal
  • Artha Ko Artha
  • Krishi Karyakram(Agriculture Program)
  • Mero Ghar Mero Sansar
  • Swasthya Charcha

Broadcasting hours

Nepal Television broadcasts for 24 hours daily.

DateTransmission times
31 December 1983-now 04:00-22:00 Nepal Time

References
  1. "NTV". Nepal Television. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
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