Senior Vice President — FNJ UK & Senior Media Activist

Narendra Basnet

Journalist • Lyricist • London Press Rights Activist

Pioneering diaspora journalism for over 18+ years across Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Reporting for Ratopati, Gurkha Radio, and Nepali Link while penning cultural folk songs and theme anthems like ‘Hami Patrakar’.

18+

Years Experience

FNJ UK

Senior Vice President

Ratopati

UK Correspondent

2 Hits

Folk & Teej Songs

Biography & Background

Dedicated to Truth, Diaspora Voices & Cultural Lyrics

Narendra Basnet is a distinguished London-based Nepali journalist, media activist, and lyricist. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of the Federation of Nepali Journalists UK (FNJ UK), he has been a prominent voice in European diaspora journalism for decades.

His journalism career started in Hong Kong in 1997, where he extensively reported on community welfare and migration issues. In December 2006, he relocated to the United Kingdom, establishing strong media ties with major news outlets including Ratopati, Gurkha Radio, and Nepali Link.

Beyond investigative journalism, Narendra is an accomplished song writer. He penned the anthem ‘Hami Patrakar’ (Dedicated to journalists worldwide) and the festive Teej hit ‘Chhamma Chhamma Nachaula’, blending artistic expression with societal commentary.

FNJ UK Leadership

Defending press rights and organizing international media summits.

Ratopati UK

Delivering real-time European and UK news dispatches to Nepal.

Conference Moderator

Moderating global panels on digital media and community rights.

Lyricist & Songwriter

Creating culturally inspiring folk lyrics and anthem themes.

Selected Dispatches

Journalism & News Reports

Nepali Link · London Heathrow • Feature Article

Preserving Cultural Identity: British-Nepali Heritage Festivals

Second and third-generation British-Nepali youth across Greater London are actively participating

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FNJ Global · Tokyo, Japan • FNJ Press Council

FNJ Global Press Freedom & Digital Journalism Panel

International journalists gathered for the FNJ Global Media Conference to discuss

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Ratopati Dispatch · London, UK • Ratopati Online

Ex-Gurkha Pension Rights & Bilateral Negotiations in London

High-level ministerial talks between the Ministry of Defence (UK) and representatives

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Creative Works

Songs & Anthem Lyrics Written by Narendra Basnet

Milestones & Journey

Career & Leadership Timeline

Present Leadership
Senior VP — FNJ UK & Ratopati Correspondent

Guiding journalist welfare initiatives across the UK diaspora while reporting continuously on major European and UK news.

Present Leadership
December 2006
Relocated to London Heathrow, United Kingdom

Moved to London, joining British-Nepali community media networks, covering Gurkha veteran rights, and launching media columns.

December 2006
1997
Journalism Career Debut in Hong Kong

Commenced media activities in Hong Kong, highlighting Nepali migrant worker affairs and community developments.

1997

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Connect with Narendra Basnet

For press inquiries, news dispatches, editorial collaborations, or song lyric writing, please reach out via the message form or official links.

Official Domain

narendrabasnet.co.uk

Location

Heathrow / London, United Kingdom

Verified Outlet Archives

FNJ UK Committee

Ratopati News

Gurkha Radio