Kathmandu — Nepal Television’s official YouTube channel, which had been shut down for the past five months due to a copyright strike from Al Jazeera, is now back online. The channel’s suspension had prevented viewers from accessing NTV’s programs, news bulletins, and archival content on the popular video-sharing platform.
The issue began when Al Jazeera filed a copyright claim against Nepal Television, reportedly over the use of its footage without proper authorization. This resulted in YouTube enforcing a strike that ultimately led to the channel’s suspension. The downtime created a gap for NTV’s digital audience, who had come to rely on YouTube for easy access to news and entertainment from the state broadcaster.
According to NTV officials, the dispute has now been resolved, and the channel has been restored with all its content intact. Viewers can once again watch daily news updates, current affairs programs, cultural shows, and archived broadcasts through NTV’s YouTube presence.
The return of the channel is being seen as a relief for both the broadcaster and its loyal audience, as it marks the restoration of one of Nepal’s oldest and most recognized media outlets on digital platforms.