Dipa Dahal Appointed as Press and Research Advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah

March 20, Kathmandu – Journalist and author Dipa Dahal has been appointed as the Press and Research Advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen). This responsibility was assigned to her on Friday in accordance with the Prime Minister’s Advisor and Secretariat Management Procedures, 2074 BS. Dahal, who has been active in journalism and academia for over two decades, officially assumed her duties starting Friday.

Dahal is expected to play a key role in shaping Prime Minister Shah’s communication strategy, media relations, and research activities. Her extensive experience in reporting on issues such as anti-corruption, good governance, and social justice is a significant asset that the government aims to integrate into its core agenda through this appointment. She brings more than 20 years of professional experience across radio, television, print, and online media organizations.

Recently, Dahal served as a senior correspondent at Ukalo.com, where she specialized in investigative journalism. She has also been teaching journalism at Padmakanya Multiple Campus under Tribhuvan University for the past seven years. Additionally, she works as a trainer in journalism, communication skills, and authentic leadership. Dahal is the author of the investigative book titled “COVID: An Unanticipated, Unexperienced Crisis.”