Nepal’s first national daily newspaper, Gorkhapatra, was published May 6, 1901. 

The state-owned paper began as a weekly publication, becoming a daily in 1961. 

Centenary of Gorkhapatra (Newspaper)
Issued in 2000 by Nepali post

First issue of Gorkhapatra Daily, 1901
Issued by Nepal in 2016

The contribution of Gorkhapatra, the oldest newspaper in Nepal, to historical and journalistic archives is the subject of a featured research study. This newspaper was first produced 121 years ago at a pace of 1000 copies per week. On February 18, 1961, it switched from biweekly to triweekly publication and started to be published daily. Its political news and opinions are often slanted, which is a big problem. The newspaper’s pro-government editorial strategy meant that its views were always those of the opposition. The news Gorkhapatra reported may not be regarded as reliable when researching the political issues of the day. However, Gorkhapatra is perhaps the most trustworthy source for researching economic, social, cultural, and other elements during the Rana era, as well as for researching Nepalese history and journalism for the previous 121 years. In a similar vein, Gorkhapatra serves as both a trustworthy source for information on the socio- political history of contemporary Nepal and a school for individuals interested in studying the growth and evolution of Nepali journalism.
Intro from The Gorkhapatra Daily, Nepal’s Oldest Newspaper with Journalistic and Historical Archives, 2024, Jagat Nepal (PhD)
This 12 page paper is a fascinating read and worth the time. You can access it here: (1) The Gorkhapatra Daily, Nepal’s Oldest Newspaper with Journalistic and Historical Archives