Roshan Shrestha is a journalist, author, and digital media entrepreneur from Bahrabise, Nepal. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Khoj Samachar and the initiator of Wikinp, a public-information knowledge platform. Shrestha is the author of The Digital Voice of Nepal, KhojX: News Age, Khojmad, and Khojpat. He is recognized for advancing transparency, civic engagement, and digital literacy in Nepal through his work and the Kamko, a public-service app focused on verified information and public awareness.[1][2][3]
Roshan Shrestha
| Born | October 14, 1996 (age 29) |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Bahrabise |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Father | Chandra Bahadur Shrestha |
| Mother | Laxmi Shrestha |
| Education | Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School |
| Occupations | Journalist, Author, Digital Media Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Investigative journalism, digital media innovation |
| Founder | Khoj Samachar, Wikinp and Kamko app |
| Notable Works | The Digital Voice of Nepal, KhojX, Khojmad and Khojpat |
| Years Active | 2019–present |
| Genres | Investigative journalism, Digital awareness |
| Languages | Nepali, English, Hindi |
| Website | roshanstha.com |
Early Life and Education
Roshan Shrestha was born in Bahrabise, Sindhupalchok District, Nepal. He completed his higher secondary education at Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School, where his interest in journalism began.[4]
Career
In 2025, Roshan Shrestha was featured in Global Voices for his efforts to inspire young people in digital journalism and anti-corruption reporting. This recognition established him as an independent journalist and digital innovator.[5][3]
He began his journalism career in 2021 with a focus on governance and accountability. Later, his use of digital tools in investigations and fact-checking made him a recognizable voice in Nepal’s media landscape.[6]
Khoj Samachar
In 2021, Roshan Shrestha founded Khoj Samachar under Bethel Media House Pvt. Ltd, an independent Kathmandu based digital media. The platform was designed to promote truthful and responsible news and responsible journalism in both Nepali and English, reaching readers in Nepal and abroad.[7]
Khoj Samachar mainly covers politics, social issues, and media awareness and is now seen as a growing voice in Nepal’s digital media.[3]
Wikinp
Around 2025, Roshan Shrestha started Wikinp — it’s a kind of open and free encyclopedia made for Nepal. He began it mostly to keep true info in one place, about Nepali people, their culture and places that matter to them.[8]
With his guidance, Wikinp now stands as a trusted source of information that spreads Nepali knowledge to the world and helps open data initiatives, and promotes digital literacy among young Nepalis.[8]
Kamko
He created the Kamko mobile application, a large-scale public-service digital initiative designed for Nepali users. The app includes verified news updates, visa-status tools, a Nepali calendar in multiple languages, and various civic-service features. It is supported by more than 24 servers to provide fast, secure, and reliable access for users in Nepal and abroad.[9]
Since its launch in 2025, the app has exceeded 100,000 downloads and became one of the top Nepali apps in countries like the UAE, Qatar, and Japan.[10]
Books
Roshan Shrestha’s first book, The Digital Voice of Nepal, was released in October 2025 under Khoj Samachar. The book highlights his early life in Bahrabise and his journey into Nepal’s evolving digital journalism landscape.[11][12]
He later published KhojX, also under Khoj Samachar, a nonfiction work focused on digital journalism, fact-checking, ethics, and media literacy.[13][14]
In 2025, he released Khojmad through Wikinp, a book that explores digital media, communication, and media literacy in Nepal’s rapidly changing information environment.[15]
His fourth work, Khojpat, also published by Wikinp, focuses on digital truth, online misinformation, metadata analysis, and verification methods.[16]
Media coverage
Independent international media outlets have examined aspects of journalist Roshan Shrestha’s work and the activities of the digital platform Khoj Samachar within broader discussions on grassroots journalism, media literacy, and local governance in Nepal.[17]
An analysis published by Fair Observer discussed the growth of community-based digital media in Nepal in the context of digital self-reliance, referencing Khoj Samachar as one example of such initiatives[2].
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) later republished a related commentary that examined grassroots digital journalism in Nepal, situating Khoj Samachar within wider regional trends concerning media independence, verification practices, and civic engagement[3].
Global Voices published an in-depth profile focusing on Khoj Samachar’s reporting approach, including its emphasis on youth participation, digital platforms, and challenges faced by independent journalism in Nepal. The article referenced Shrestha’s role in establishing the outlet while situating his work within broader discussions on civic media and freedom of expression[5].
External links
References
- Nepal’s Khoj Samachar challenges corruption and empowers youth through digital media – Global Voices ↑
- Digital Self-Reliance in Nepal: How Grassroots Media Is Empowering a New Generation – Fair Observer ↑
- IFJBlog: How Grassroots Media is Empowering a New Generation in Nepal – International Federation of Journalists ↑
- Roshan Shrestha and the Rise of Youth-Centric Journalism in Nepal – Pressenza ↑
- Khoj Samachar, medio digital nepalí que enfrenta la corrupción y da voz a los jóvenes – Global Voices ↑
- Roshan Shrestha: Journalism, Technology Strengthening Public Accountability in Nepal – Eurasia Review ↑
- Khoj Samachar – Tracxn Competitor Listing (Archived) ↑
- Nepali Journalist Roshan Shrestha Launches Wikinp, the Nation’s Own Digital Knowledge Panel – Enepalese ↑
- पत्रकार श्रेष्ठले लन्च गरे आफ्नै नामको एप – News24 ↑
- Nepali Journalist Roshan Shrestha Launches WikiNP, the Nation's Own Digital Knowledge Panel – eNepalese ↑
- The Digital Voice of Nepal – Google Books ↑
- The Digital Voice of Nepal – Amazon Kindle Edition ↑
- KhojX – Google Books ↑
- KhojX – Apple Books ↑
- Khojmad – Google Books ↑
- Khojpat – Google Books ↑
- IFJBlog: How Grassroots Media is Empowering a New Generation in Nepal (Spanish) – International Federation of Journalists ↑