Who is Roshan Shrestha?

Roshan Shrestha is a Nepali journalist, author and digital media entrepreneur born in Bahrabise. He completed his higher secondary education at Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Khoj Samachar — an independent fact-based digital news platform — and the initiator of WikiNP, Nepal’s first community-driven open knowledge project. He also developed the Roshan Shrestha App, a civic-information tool that promotes verified public data and digital awareness across Nepal. As an author, he has written two books, The Digital Voice of Nepal and KhojX, both centered on digital journalism, open knowledge and media literacy.

Shrestha began his journalism career in 2021, reporting ground-level stories from across Nepal. His early experience after the 2015 earthquake shaped his belief that journalism must serve the public and give voice to under-represented communities.

His works and digital initiatives have been covered by international and national media, including Global Voices, Pressenza International Press Agency, Nepalese, and News24 Nepal. These reports highlight his leadership in digital transparency, youth empowerment, and the future of independent journalism in Nepal.

Now aged 29, Roshan Shrestha continues to advance Nepal’s digital journalism through Khoj Samachar, WikiNP, and the Roshan Shrestha App, creating a bridge between journalism, technology, and civic participation.