Nepal’s Khoj Samachar challenges corruption and empowers youth through digital media

September 25, 2025

Khoj Samachar is an independent digital media platform in Nepal founded by investigative journalist Roshan Shrestha that focuses on amplifying underrepresented voices and challenging corruption through Facebook, YouTube, and a dedicated app. The platform stands out among nearly 4,900 registered print media outlets and approximately eighteen online news outlets in Nepal by maintaining complete editorial independence through self-financing via advertising revenue rather than external funding. Shrestha, who began his journalism journey during school and gained experience documenting the 2015 Nepal earthquake, has built Khoj Samachar into a team of four that publishes content in both Nepali and English.

Who is affected

Underrepresented citizens in Nepal, particularly in rural and remote areas
Farmers, workers, rural youth, and ordinary citizens facing injustice
Nepali migrants working abroad (like those stranded in Saudi Arabia)
Young people in Nepal who consume news and information
Roshan Shrestha's family, who have faced threats due to his reporting
Government officials and authorities whose actions are scrutinized

What action is being taken

Khoj Samachar is publishing investigative content on digital platforms in both text and video formats
The platform is highlighting stories from rural areas and amplifying voices of marginalized communities
Shrestha is operating the outlet independently, financing it solely through Facebook and YouTube advertising revenue
The team is producing content in both English and Nepali languages
Shrestha is developing additional features for the Roshan Shrestha App to expand their reach

Why it matters

Khoj Samachar provides a platform for voices typically ignored by mainstream media
The outlet's reporting has led to concrete government actions, including parliamentary debates
The platform demonstrates that independent journalism can operate without external funding or political influence
Their coverage helps bring public attention to neglected infrastructure issues like unfinished bridges and roads
The outlet offers an alternative model of journalism in Nepal's media landscape, where not all digital outlets comply with registration requirements

What's next

Shrestha plans to add more features to the Roshan Shrestha App to make it more useful for the public
He aims to continue building Khoj Samachar as a platform based solely on truth and facts
The outlet will continue its work to inspire youth to succeed in journalism by standing for the truth

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