1. Patrakarita Hate Kitab (Handbook on Journalism):

First published in 1995, this vernacular ‘handbook on journalism’ is useful for anyone interested to learn about the journalism profession and the basic arts of journalism. Edited by Dhrubahari Adhikari, the work comprises articles from some of the leading media figures of Nepal.


2. Bishwa Suchana Thatha Sanchar Pranalika Naya Ayamharu:

Published in 2054 (1997), this book deals with the ‘new dimensions on information and communication systems in the world. The book, edited by Ramkrishna Regmi, contains nearly a dozen of the translated versions of articles by various Nepali and foreign media experts. It also contains important decisions and declarations on the welfare of media sector.

3. Prasharan Patrakarita Hate Kitab (Handbook on Broadcast Journalism):

Published in 1997, this work deals with various facets of electronic media. It can help any Nepali-speaking reader interested in Radio or TV journalism as a resource material in developing the necessary skills. The book is edited by Durganath Sharma.


4. National Mass Media Directory (1998):

This book showcases the profiles of almost all media organisations in Nepal, along with their addresses and names of chief executives.


5. Khoj (Search):

This is a collection of articles on investigative journalism, brought out in collaboration with Centre for Investigative Journalism. Published in 1999, the book is edited by Rajendra Dahal.


6. Chhapama Mahila (Women in Press):

This 1999 publication is a collection of articles on women’s issues brought out jointly with the Sancharika Samuha, a women’s group in media. Edited jointly by Pratyoush Onta, Shobha Gautam and Amrita Baskota, the work serves as a reference material on how women have contributed to promote their lot through the media in Nepal.


7. Radio Boliko Bhasha Lekhta... (Writing Script for Radio...):

Brought out in 1999 in collaboration with Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists, this work, too, is designed to help Nepali-speaking readers in writing script for radio programmes. Ajay Bhadra Khanal and Badri Paudyal have co-authored the book.


8. Media Nepal (2000):

Compiled out of the contribution of five senior journalists, namely, P Kharel, Dhrubahari Adhikari, Somnath Ghimire, Binod Bhattarai and Shyam Bahadur KC, this book gives an overview of the Nepalese mass media. P Kharel is the editor of the book.


9. Media Practices in Nepal:

This is another 2001 publication brought out in an attempt to keep researchers and scholars in media—both at home and abroad— abreast with the contemporary media situations in Nepal. Edited by P Kharel, this English-language work contains analytical features by five writers, namely, Jan Sharma, Manaranjan Josse, Lal Deosa Rai, Dr Pius Raj Mishra and P Kharel.

10. Nepali Pressma Cartoon:

Authored by Kundan Aryal, this 2001 publication is an attempt to make a comparative study of the cartoons in Nepali press over the decades.


11. Nepali Patrakaritama Bhasha:

This is a small book published in the year 2001. Authored by Kishor Nepal, the book tries to evaluate the use of language in the contemporary Nepalese media, especially newspapers.

12. Sampadan Sahayogi:

Edited by Chiranjibi Khanal and published in the year 2001, this vernacular work is a practical guidebook to the art of editing newspaper stories and audio-visual programmes. It contains inputs from senior TV journalist Durganath Sharma, newspaper editor Somnath Ghimire and media professional Krishna Murari Timilsina.


13. Sight, Sound and Pulse:

Edited by P Kharel, this book was published in 2002 with the view to coping with the shortage of textbooks in Journalism in Nepal. Featuring inputs from various media persons long engaged in print media, radio, TV as well as motion picture sectors, the work is a comparative study of the respective media sectors over the decades.


14. Sthaniya Radio, Sambhabana ra Upayogita:

Brought out in 2002 with collaboration with Martin Chautari, this book tries to delve into various aspects of community radios—their evolution, utility, scope and problems in Nepal. Pratyoush Onta and Raghu Mainali are the co-editors of the book.


15. Patrakaritama Mahila Prashna:

Another publication of the year 2002, this book compiles articles by Anju Chhetri, Manju Thapa and Saroj Panta, and dwells on issues of gender sensitiveness and the question of gender equality in the Nepalese media.


16. Manav Adhikar ra Press:

Authored jointly by Sushil Pyakurel and Kundan Aryal, this is another 2002 product of NPI. The book highlights the role of mass media in the protection and promotion of human rights in a society. It also dwells on the inter-relationship between the press and the human rights movement in the present-day world.


17. Aamsanchar ra Kanun:

This is another publication of the year 2002. Authored by Kashiraj Dahal, the book is an attempt to provide the readers with an updated knowledge on media laws and ethics in Nepal. The work not only takes note of media laws and regulations but discusses the roles, scope and limitations of mass media vis-a-vis the Constitution and the laws of the land.


18. Media in Society:

Published in December 2002, this book contains analytical articles on society and its relation to media by four authors, namely P Kharel, Dev Raj Dahal, Dr Sushil Raj Pandey and Dr Krishna B Bhattachan. P Kharel is the editor of the book.


19. Radio Paddati:

Publishded in 2003, Edited by P Kharel and authored by Raghu Mainali

20. dwanda Sambedansil Patrakarita Hate Kitab (Hand book on Conflict Sensitive):

Published in 2003, Edited by Dr. Madhav Pokharel and authored by Ross Howard

21. Radio Karmi:

Published in 2003, authored by P Kharel, Dhruba K. Deuja