Nepal's news sources: Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post, the Gorkhapatra — the state daily founded in 1901 — the Onlinekhabar and Setopati portals, and the RSS national news agency.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in Nepal?
- The Gorkhapatra, founded in 1901, is Nepal's oldest newspaper and still publishes as the state daily.
- What are the most read newspapers in Nepal?
- Kantipur is the leading Nepali-language daily and The Kathmandu Post the top English title, with Onlinekhabar dominant online.
- What is Nepal's official news agency?
- RSS (Rastriya Samachar Samiti) is the national news agency.
Nepal has one of South Asia's most dynamic and rapidly evolving newspaper industries, serving a population of 30 million from the dramatic heights of the Himalayas to the tropical Terai plains. Nepali newspapers publish primarily in Nepali (the national language), alongside a strong English-language press and publications in Maithili, Bhojpuri, and dozens of other languages reflecting Nepal's extraordinary ethnic and linguistic diversity. Kathmandu is South Asia's fastest-growing media hub.
Among the most widely read Nepali newspapers online is Onlinekhabar, Nepal's most-read digital newsroom. Kantipur is the country's flagship Nepali daily. The Kathmandu Post is the premier English daily. BBC Nepali is widely trusted for independent international coverage. For business, Karobar Economic Daily and the official Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) are essential. In sports, cricket and football dominate — covered by CricNepal and the official ANFA. Nepal is also home to the world's highest mountain — Mount Everest — attracting global media attention every expedition season.
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