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Paydesk has 22 journalists in Kathmandu. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography.

Our top journalists in Kathmandu are Ramu Sapkota and Deepak Adhikari.

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Journalists in Kathmandu



Ramu Sapkota

Kathmandu, Nepal
Ramu Sapkota is an investigative journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He is a contributor for Himal News Weekly Magazine and fellow investigative for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) Nepal. His work has been featured by Columbia Journalism Review, The Kathmandu Post (Nepal's English daily newspaper) Read moreand The Medium ( German Magazine) #100hiddendstar.
Languages
English Nepali
Services
Journalism
Skills
Climate Change Science & Environment Investigative Reporting
+1

Deepak Adhikari

Kathmandu, Nepal
Deepak Adhikari is an investigative journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He is currently the editor of Nepal Check, a fact-checking platform in Nepal. From March 2020 to July 2022, he was the editor of South Asia Check, Nepal's pioneering fact-checking outlet. 

His areas of work include Nepal's Read morepolitics, geopolitics, foreign investments, tourism and human trafficking. His work has appeared in several international outlets including Al Jazeera English, TIME magazine, The Caravan magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, The Guardian, among others.
Languages
Hindi Nepali
Services
Journalism
Skills
Investigative Reporting

Hikmat Acharya

Kathmandu, Nepal
Hikmat Acharya is a IT journalist with a strong background in technology, specializing in investigative reporting. His articles delve into the darker side of the digital world, focusing on issues such as illegal betting, cybercrime, and illicit transactions. With a passion for uncovering the truth, Read morehe uses his expertise to shine a light on the complexities of online crime, revealing the hidden connections and vulnerabilities that lurk beneath the surface.
Languages
Nepali
Services
Research
Skills
Technology

Shyam Karki

Kathmandu, Nepal
Shyam Karki is widely recognized as one of the finest cinematographers working in Nepal at present with Shunyata Film Production. The cinematographer for many prestigious national and international Television and Film Companies. Worked with some of the finest national and international filmmakers Read moreand journalists, including Kesang Testen. He has produced several short films and also worked with CNN on post-quake production and Al Jazeera Arabic. He is fluent in English, Nepali, and Hindi and skilled in Adobe-Premiere, After-effects, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro.
Languages
English Hindi Nepali
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+14
Skills
Current Affairs Science & Environment Sports
+24

Kamal Dhital

Kathmandu, Nepal
Kamal Dhital is a seasoned journalist hailing from Nepal, renowned for his contributions to the field of media and communication. With a career spanning over several years, Dhital has established himself as a stalwart in Nepalese journalism, particularly through his role at Kantipur Daily, one of Read morethe nation's premier newspapers. Throughout his career, Dhital has displayed a keen dedication to reporting on diverse issues, ranging from politics and social affairs to culture and economics, thereby enriching public discourse and fostering informed citizenship. His insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage have earned him respect and admiration both within Nepal and beyond. As a senior journalist, Dhital continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the media landscape of Nepal, upholding the principles of journalistic integrity and serving as a voice for the people.
Languages
English Hindi Nepali
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Feature Stories Content Writing
+5
Skills
Breaking News Social Technology
+3

Rojan Shrestha

Kathmandu, Nepal
Rojan Shrestha is a Photojournalist based in Nepal currently working in an online portal, Pahilopost.com  and Bizmandu.com. He is also a contributing photojournalist for NurPhoto Agency, Italy.
| Available for assignments |
Languages
English
Services
Documentaries Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast) Photography
+2
Skills
Breaking News Sports War Reporter
+4

Smriti Dhunganaa

Kathmandu, Nepal
Smriti Dhungana is a journalist, storyteller, and photographer based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Her areas of work include Nepal's politics, human trafficking, gender, development & social issues in Nepal. Her work has appeared in several international outlets including SBS, and Celluroid magazine, among Read moreothers.
Languages
English Hindi Nepali
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries News Gathering
+9
Skills
Film & Theatre Research Current Affairs
+14

Ashok Pahari

Kathmandu, Nepal
Ashok Pahari is a video journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Extensive passion for films made me an inseparable part of the filming industry. As versatile as it gets, I look after a wide spectrum of areas, while my speciality lies in video production. I believe that the very essence of the filming Read moreindustry lies within the verses.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+10
Skills
Medical Cultural Business
+25

Rajneesh Bhandari

Kathmandu, Nepal
Rajneesh Bhandari is an independent multimedia journalist and filmmaker. 

His multi-media work on different issues have appeared in the New York Times (NYT), National Geographic (Nat Geo), Aljazeera, Aljazeera Plus, NPR, Los Angeles Times and other outlets as well. 

His recent assignment was Read moreabout Nepal earthquake where he reported from the epicenter Gurkha and other most affected areas of Nepal for the NYT, Nat Geo, NPR and AJ+.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+8
Skills
Fact Checking Business Arts & Books

Nishant Singh Gurung

Kathmandu, Nepal
I am currently working as a photo journalist in one of Kathmandu’s leading English dailies, The Himalayan Times. I am also a contributing journalist for the Zenger News, USA and correspondent for IHA News Agency, Istanbul, Turkey.  It gives me immense joy when I capture a story on development, Read moreinterview people who have changed lives, feature new entrepreneurs and the initiatives of people to expand the local product market or simply just focusing on day to day news. Working as a photo journalist has made me love photography more than ever and made me realize how important photography is in order to bring about change.
Languages
English Hindi Nepali
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+6
Skills
Natural Disasters Fact Checking Food & Drink
+9

Maximillian Mørch

Kathmandu, Nepal
Max is a British born freelance journalist based in Kathmandu, who specialises in writing on political, developmental and human rights issues in South Asia.
Languages
English
Services
Feature Stories Research Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast)
+1
Skills
Fact Checking Current Affairs
Book

Skanda Gautam

Kathmandu, Nepal
I was an art student during my high school days, but I was unaware of photography until I heard about an undergraduate diploma course in Advertising & Graphic Design. After studying this course for three years, I became interested in photography. I did events, weddings, and fashion photography at Read morefirst, but gradually, I realized that they weren’t a good fit for me.

Then ten years ago, I was offered an internship as a photojournalist at a newspaper that changed my life. Since that, nothing has compared to how happy I am in this field. I currently work as a photojournalist at Nepal’s leading and highest-selling English daily newspaper, The Himalayan Times, based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Languages
English Hindi Nepali
Services
Feature Stories Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast) Photography
+3
Skills
Politics Entertainment & Celebrity Fact Checking
+9

Paribesh Sitoula

Kathmandu, Nepal
Hi, I am Paribesh, a versatile filmmaker and a journalist with experience in films, news shows, and advertisements. I am greatly familiar with variety of production and post production tools allowing me to produce professional work of variety of topics and themes.

I can help you come up with Read morestories, or help you piece it together. I am available for research, scripting, reporting, and editing; be it for film, journalism, ads, or any form of visual storytelling.

My Work: paribesh.cargo.site

My Multimedia News Related Experience:
- Research
- Interviewing
- Scriptwriting
- Camera
- Field Reporting
- Video Editing
- Motion Graphics
- Broadcast Writing
- Broadcast Video Editing
- Magazine Shows

My Film Related Experience:
- Screenplay
- Directing
- Storyboard
- Cinematography
- Lighting
- Sound
- Production Design
- Editing
- Compositing
- Producing
Languages
Hindi Nepali Urdu
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+10
Skills
Technology Training Travel
+14

Raj Dhungana

Kathmandu, Nepal
raj dhungana is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Languages
Nepali
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering
+4
Skills
Social Fact Checking Current Affairs
+1

Sagar Ghimire

Kathmandu, Nepal
Sagar Ghimire is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He is a correspondent with Republica, English National Daily in Nepal, specializing himself on business and economic issues. He has been reporting also on politics, disaster and migrant issues in Nepal.  He also works as a translator for Read moreGlobal Press Institute.
Languages
English Hindi
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop Documentaries
+8
Skills
Finance Business Politics
+2

Abhaya Raj Joshi

Kathmandu, Nepal
Abhaya Raj Joshi is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Languages
English Spanish Hindi
+1
Services
Vox Pop News Gathering Feature Stories
+9
Skills
Natural Disasters Fact Checking Travel
+7

Stefanie Glinski

Kathmandu, Nepal
Journalist in Kathmandu, often with BBC Travel, der Spiegel, Stern, the Scotsman and other German and British media. 
Former senior foreign correspondent in Brussels covering EU affairs. Worked in broadcast, but still prefer print and photography. 
I usually write in English and German, but can Read moreinterview in French and Spanish as well. I enjoy writing in English more, but either way works. 

A few recent stories:
Spiegel:
http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/nepal-die-schreie-am-krematorium-von-kathmandu-a-1031020.html
http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/erdbeben-in-nepal-wie-eine-familie-alles-verlor-a-1031115.html
Stern:
http://www.stern.de/panorama/erdbeben-in-nepal-in-kathmandu-harren-tausende-traumatisiert-in-notunterkuenften-aus-2190214.html
BBC:
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20130523-exploring-germanys-northernmost-island
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20130823-journey-to-canadas-secret-sunshine-coast
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20130123-undiscovered-basel
Languages
German English Spanish
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) News Gathering Feature Stories
+9
Skills
Fact Checking

Elen Turner

Kathmandu, Nepal
Elen Turner is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Nepal.

I specialise in travel writing and literary/cultural stories.
Languages
English
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Research
+2
Skills
Food & Drink Arts & Books Fact Checking
+1

William Melhado

Kathmandu, Nepal
William Melhado is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Dipendra Rokka

Kathmandu, Nepal
Dipendra Rokka is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Tom Bell

Kathmandu, Nepal
Former Economist correspondent and Daily Telegraph South East Asia Correspondent. Author of 'Kathmandu' - a social and political history of the city. www.kathmandubook.com
Languages
English

Ramyata Limbu

Kathmandu, Nepal
Ramyata Limbu is a veteran Nepali journalist, and for fourteen years worked as a correspondent for various national and international publications. She co-produced and shot the award winning feature independent documentary “Daughters of Everest” which followed the first team of all women, Nepali Read moreSherpa climbers to ascend Everest. Ramyata co-produced the award-winning feature documentary “The Sari Soldiers” about the conflict in Nepal told through the stories of six women. “Drawing the Tiger” a documentary she co-directed about a Nepali family premiered at Hot Docs Toronto 2015. For several years she was a producer for Young Asia Television, producing programs focusing on social issues in Nepal. Ramyata is also the Director of the internationally acclaimed Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF). She has also worked as a political officer for the United Nations Mission in Nepal.
Languages
English
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
+7
Skills
Fact Checking
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