Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said that the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) will run its services for 24 hours from next fiscal year 2024/25.
Responding to the queries of lawmakers in today’s House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on the budget headings of the Ministry under Appropriation Bill, 2081, Minister Sharma told the house that the RSS which has been providing fact-based and reliable news services will extend its services to 24 hours from the next fiscal year.
Minister Sharma expressed her belief that mass media and citizens will get the reliable and official news on time through the 24-hour service. She said that the government has arranged necessary budget for the same.
Likewise, Minister Sharma said that besides the continuation of audio-visual service RSS news service will also be provided in Maithili and Newari languages. RSS currently provides its services in Nepali, English and Awadhi languages.
Source: National News Agency Nepal