Roshan Shrestha
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Roshan Shrestha (Nepali: रोशन श्रेष्ठ; born 14 October 1996) is a Nepali journalist, author, and digital media founder.
He is known for integrating investigative reporting with technology-driven public communication. Shrestha established Khoj Samachar, initiated the WikiNP knowledge project, and developed the Roshan Shrestha App to promote verified news and civic awareness.[1][2]
| Born | October 14, 1996 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Bahrabise, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Occupation | Journalist, media entrepreneur, author |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Digital journalism, open-knowledge innovation |
| Notable works | The Digital Voice of Nepal (2025) |
| Education | Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School |
| Website | roshanstha.com |
Early life
Shrestha was born in Bahrabise, Sindhupalchok, a town in eastern Nepal. He studied at Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School, where he began writing social and youth-focused articles that later shaped his journalistic approach.[3]
Digital Initiatives
In 2021, Shrestha founded Khoj Samachar, a bilingual digital newsroom that operates under Bethel Media House Pvt. Ltd. The platform became known for fact-based investigations, covering both Nepali and global issues related to governance and accountability.[4]
In 2025, he introduced the Roshan Shrestha App, which integrates verified news, a Nepali calendar, and real-time civic services. Within months, it reached over 100,000 users across Nepali communities worldwide and was officially acknowledged in Nepal’s federal parliament for promoting digital access.[5]
Authorship
Shrestha wrote the nonfiction eBook The Digital Voice of Nepal (2025), published globally through Draft2Digital. The book explores Nepal’s transformation from rural information barriers to a connected digital society, highlighting his personal journey as part of that shift.[6][7]
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References
- ↑ "Nepal’s Khoj Samachar challenges corruption and empowers youth through digital media". 25 September 2025. https://globalvoices.org/2025/09/25/nepals-khoj-samachar-challenges-corruption-and-empowers-youth-through-digital-media/.
- ↑ "Roshan Shrestha: The Voice from the Hills Changing Nepali Digital Journalism". 22 July 2025. https://www.pressenza.com/2025/07/roshan-shrestha-the-voice-from-the-hills-changing-nepali-digital-journalism/.
- ↑ "रोशन श्रेष्ठको पत्रकारिता यात्रा". 10 May 2025. https://ourbiratnagar.net/2025/05/301302.
- ↑ "Khoj Samachar – Tracxn Competitor Listing (Archived)". 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250622194031/https://tracxn.com/d/companies/khoj-samachar/__w44T5P9kt-Kug_4oRl5YyvFJZ5GY2AKXUz8ecCNP4xw.
- ↑ "MP Gyanendra Shahi Acknowledges Roshan Shrestha App’s Impact". 22 June 2025. https://chautaripostonline.com/2025/06/84418/.
- ↑ "The Digital Voice of Nepal – Google Play Books". October 2025. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=VWOOEQAAQBAJ.
- ↑ "The Digital Voice of Nepal – Amazon Kindle Edition". October 2025. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVY63RT1.