Crown Prince inaugurates Radio Nepal function

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Crown Prince inaugurates Radio Nepal function

KATHMANDU, April 2: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram

Shah Dev inaugurated the 55th anniversary function of Radio Nepal at

the Radio Nepal premises here today.

 

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Himani Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah was

also present on the occasion.

 

Upon arrival at the Radio Nepal premises, Their Royal Highnesses the

Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were accorded a warm welcome by

Minister for Information and Communications Tanka Dhakal, Secretary

Lokman Singh Karki, Executive Director of Radio Nepal Tapanath Shukla

and high ranking officials of Radio Nepal.

 

At the programme, HRH the Crown Prince gave away letters of

appreciation to various personalities making distinguished

contribution to the development of Radio Nepal, including Janakabi

Kesari Dharma Raj Thapa, theatre director Hari Prasad Rimal, first

woman musician Koili Devi Mathema, former director general Prachanda

Man Singh Pradhan, former deputy executive director Mahesh Prasad

Adhikari and programme presenter Laxmi Bhusal.

 

HRH the Crown Prince also presented the Dirgha Sewa Padak to Krishna

Bahadur Khadka, Satyaman Pradhan and Prakash Kumar Gautam, completing

25 years of service in Radio Nepal and letters of appreciation to the

three leading advertising agencies for the current fiscal year.

 

On the occasion, Their Royal Highnesses observed a musical programme

presented by artists of Radio Nepal and inspected with keen interest

the studio building of Radio Nepal.

 

Addressing the anniversary function, Minister for Information and

Communications Dhakal said as the media have a big role in

controlling terrorism and restoring peace and security in the country

the media persons should respect the popular sentiment and

consolidate their voices against terrorism.

 

Stating that the people have experienced huge relief in just two

months following the historical, courageous and popular step taken by

His Majesty the King, Minister Dhakal said the confidence and trust

of the general Nepali is on the rise, happiness has prevailed, spate

of murder and violence is on the decline and thousands of terrorists

are surrendering with remorse over the sin and crimes committed in

the past while the terrorist group weakens due to internal conflict

among themselves.

 

The present government is moving ahead with the target of making the

country beautiful, peaceful and prosperous, Minister Dhakal said and

urged all political parties to openly protest against terrorism and

stand for peace.

 

Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Communications and

Chairperson of the Radio Nepal Board of Directors Lokman Singh Karki

said Radio Nepal has remained a friend of the people during the time

of happiness as well as sorrow, and has always been dedicated to the

nation, nationality, Crown and the Nepali people.

 

Executive Director of Radio Nepal Tapanath Shukla shedding light on

the efforts being made to make the state-run radio station more able,

efficient and competitive announced that separate transmission of the

local news transmitted from the capital has begun from the five

development regions starting today.

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