Nepal Television (), shortened to NTV is the Nepali national public state-controlled television broadcaster. It is the oldest and most watched television channel in Nepal. The news broadcast at 8:00 PM is the channel's most popular show, followed by comedy programmes such as Sakkigoni, Mundre Ko Comedy Club and Meri Bassai.
It also has four sister channels, NTV PLUS, NTV News, NTV Kohalpur and NTV Itahari, all owned by the Nepali government. The network started broadcasting in HD from 31 January 2019.
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. Nir Shah was the first chairman.
History
The Nepali government signed an agreement with French government company Sofratev on 14 February 1982 to conduct a preliminary study of the feasibility of a television network in the country for 30 days.
When NTV was in its infancy, Finance Minister Prakash Chandra Lobani had visited Tokyo in January 1986 and wanted Japanese technicians to help enter Nepal into the television age.
Former shows on NTV
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 Sekhi 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 Raap Yuga Dekhi Yuga Samma 8 Baje Talk Show Vijay Kumar Pandey
Current shows on NTV
Comedy
Bhadragol
Chaleko Chalan
Cheu Na Tuppo
Gup Chup
Hakka Hakki
Jai Hosh
Jire Khursani
Madan bahadur Hari bahadur 4
Maha Jodi
Meri Bassai
Sishnu Pani
Tato Na Saro
Tato Piro
super hero" Ke Jamana Aa Reality
Mero Voice UniverseNepali Tele Film
Jiwan Chakra
Drama
Aphanta Guthi Santan Sunaulo Sansar Yatra Jindagi KoGame shows
Chham Chhami Magical Thumb: A Live Game Show Pratibhako Aagan Quiz Mania Worldwide by Wai Wai Singing Icon Nepal The Singing Star Kids Baal Shanti Abhiyaan Moomin Nature Calls Ferdy the Ant (TV series) Opening Children Programme Perman Motu Patlu Doraemon News Gunte bhai Maile timilai kute NTV Peace Forum Samachar (समाचार) Sero PheroMiscellaneous Miss Nepal Artha Ko Artha Krishi Karyakram(Agriculture Program) Mero Ghar Mero Sansar Swasthya Charcha''
Broadcasting hours
Nepal Television broadcasts for 24 hours daily.