-By ArdorComm News Network
October 24, 2024
The state news agency, Rashtriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), has launched news services in Maithili, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Tharu languages, marking a significant step towards promoting regional languages in Nepal. Additionally, the state-run Nepali newspaper Gorkhapatra introduced a new page dedicated to the Ranatharu language.
The launch was inaugurated by Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, in Kathmandu. Minister Gurung emphasized that these initiatives align with the Ministry’s 100-day targets and reflect Nepal’s federal structure, which recognizes the country’s linguistic diversity. He noted the importance of promoting and protecting regional languages in Nepal’s multi-ethnic landscape, highlighting the role of state-supported media in this effort.
RSS Executive Chairman, Dharmendra Jha, expressed pride in launching Maithili and Nepal Bhasa news services, recognizing the long-standing journalistic traditions of these languages. Maithili journalism boasts a 120-year history, while Nepal Bhasa has a legacy spanning 100 years. The addition of Bhojpuri, Tharu, and Awadhi news services further underscores the agency’s commitment to serving Nepal’s diverse communities. Chairman Jha emphasized the right of citizens to access public-interest information in their mother tongue through state-funded media.
Currently, RSS provides news in both Nepali and English, with the new services adding to its multilingual offerings. The introduction of a Ranatharu-language page in Gorkhapatra marks another milestone in promoting Nepal’s regional languages, supporting the literary development of these linguistic communities.
These efforts by RSS and Gorkhapatra aim to foster inclusion and preserve Nepal’s rich linguistic heritage.
Source: DD News