Overview
Onlinekhabar.com is Nepal’s number one news portal. Launched as a news startup on November 1, 2006, by a group of university students, the website has now become synonymous with Nepal’s online media. Onlinekhabar.com gets more than 700,000 unique visitors and more than 2.5 million page views every day.OnlineKhabar
Top Nepali news portals (selected sources)
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OnlineKhabar — “Onlinekhabar.com is Nepal’s number one news portal. Launched as a news startup on November 1, 2006, by a group of university students…” OnlineKhabar
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Kantipur / eKantipur — “It was founded by Shyam Goenka in 1993.” Kantipur Publications operates Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post and is noted for promoting professionalism in journalism in Nepal.Kantipur Publications
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The Kathmandu Post — “Founded in February 1993 by Shyam Goenka…” The Kathmandu Post is a major English-language daily published by Kantipur Publications.The Kathmandu Post
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Setopati — “Setopati is an online portal started by journalists with experience of two decades… We strive to present the truth as it is and are guided solely by the public good. We are accountable to no one but our readers.” Setopati
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Annapurna Post — “Annapurna Post… started printing in 2002 and launched its online news portal in 2013 by Annapurna Media Network, which also owns The Annapurna Express, AP1 TV and Radio Annapurna Nepal.” Annapurna Post
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Ratopati — “Nepal’s first 24-hour updated news portal - Ratopati.” (site homepage listing, editorial and regional coverage across Nepal.) Ratopati
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myRepublica / Republica (Nepal Republic Media) — myRepublica is presented as an English news platform under Nepal Republic Media Limited (Nepal Republic Media Limited / MyRepublica homepage and coverage). myRepublica
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Khabarhub — “Khabarhub | Nepal’s Trusted News Source” — ownership/operation and editorial pages note Pavilion Media Group and platform services (feeds, tools, English edition).Khabarhub
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The Himalayan Times — “The Himalayan Times… Founded 23 November 2001; English-language broadsheet” and placed in Press Council Nepal’s A+ category in classifications.The Himalayan Times
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Nepali Times — “First issue June 28, 2000… Since its founding in 2000, the weekly has been edited and published by Kunda Dixit.” (weekly English publication aimed at expatriates, diplomats and business community).Nepali Times
Founders / origin notes (from sources)
- Shyam Goenka — “founded by Shyam Goenka in 1993” (Kantipur Publications; Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post).Kantipur Publications
- Nepali Times — “Since its founding in 2000, the weekly has been edited and published by Kunda Dixit.” Nepali Times
- OnlineKhabar — “Launched as a news startup on November 1, 2006, by a group of university students…” OnlineKhabar
- Setopati — “an online portal started by journalists with experience of two decades…” Setopati
- Annapurna Post / AMN — “launched its online news portal in 2013 by Annapurna Media Network…” Annapurna Post
- Khabarhub — site notes ownership/operations under Pavilion Media Group in site footer/ownership statements.Khabarhub
- myRepublica / Republica — operated by Nepal Republic Media Limited (company site / myRepublica).myRepublica
- Ratopati — portal home/credits show editorial leadership and network-wide coverage (site homepage details).Ratopati
- The Himalayan Times — publisher International Media Network Nepal (Pvt) Ltd; founding date and editorial classification noted.The Himalayan Times
(Founders or origin descriptions are cited above from each source; where an individual founder name is not listed on the fetched page, the site’s own origin wording is used.)
How independent / private media companies impact Nepal (verified excerpts)
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“In fact, it was a phase when the print media in the private sector not only succeeded in acquiring credibility … but also promoted professionalism in journalism to a great extent attracting talents to join in.” Kantipur Publications
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“During the 2006 uprising, Kantipur Publications continued operations despite increased crackdowns by the monarchy on private media.” Kantipur Publications
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“Setopati… We strive to present the truth as it is and are guided solely by the public good. We are accountable to no one but our readers.” Setopati
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“Onlinekhabar.com gets more than 700,000 unique visitors and more than 2.5 million page views every day.” OnlineKhabar
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“The Kathmandu Post is a major daily newspaper… it is one of the largest English-language newspapers in the country.” The Kathmandu Post
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“Annapurna Post… launched its online news portal in 2013 by Annapurna Media Network, which also owns The Annapurna Express, AP1 TV and Radio Annapurna Nepal.” Annapurna Post
Collectively these sources document that private and independent media in Nepal have: enabled wider public reach (large online audiences), expanded investigative and long-form journalism, established new digital-native outlets, and faced political and physical risks in moments of national crisis — while also becoming significant organisations in Nepal’s media ecosystem.Kantipur Publications OnlineKhabar Setopati
Join the Discussion
- What impact do you think digital news portals (like OnlineKhabar or Setopati) have had on local and national public debate?
- Do you trust independent, private news outlets more than legacy print broadcasters? Why or why not?
- How should policymakers respond to tensions between press freedom and public order, based on past incidents cited above?
- Which Nepali news portal do you rely on most for factual reporting, and what makes it credible to you?