Annapurna Media Network celebrates first-ever AMN Day

Annapurna Media Network (AMN) celebrated its inaugural ‘AMN Day’ on the occasion of Ghatasthapana, marking a new tradition for the company. During the event, AMN announced plans to hold the celebration annually. 

Staff exchanged festive greetings for Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath, while top-performing employees were recognized from every department for their achievements.

Kamal Dev Bhattarai, Editor of The Annapurna Express, was honored with the ‘Chairman’s Excellence Award’ at the ceremony. Pratik Ghimire, News Coordinator of The Annapurna Express, along with Meena Kumari Singh of Annapurnapost.com, Dinesh Gautam of Annapurna Post, Keshar Raj Chhetri, Butwal Correspondent of Annapurna Post, and Bibhor Adhikari of Radio Annapurna were also recognized.

Additionally, Binod Koirala, Senior Marketing Manager, and Binod Pun of the Circulation Department received awards. Likewise, Bikesh Shakya from the Human Resources and Administration Department, Rupak Ghimire from the Finance Department, and JK Deula, Office Assistant, were honored.

The company also awarded the best advertising agencies that have consistently collaborated with AMN.

Rajan Babu Shrestha, Managing Director of Join Media House; Ashok Ghimire, Managing Director of Future Hub Media Multipurpose Pvt Ltd; Devraj Gurung, Managing Director of Rainbow Media; Raju Dhungel, Managing Director of Impressions A Creative Design Pvt Ltd; Sanjiv Pokharel and Toran Karmacharya of Kite Advertising Agency; Sujan Bagale of Karobar Media; Sabin Shakya, Managing Director of Max Media; Uma Khanal and Sujit Singh of Outreach Nepal; and Shiva Neupane, CEO of Media Sense, were all honored.

Chairperson Capt Rameshwar Thapa acknowledged the challenges facing the global media industry, stating, “The global media business is in crisis, and we are no exception. Yet, we are striving to improve the situation.” He expressed gratitude to the staff for their dedication and hard work during difficult times.

Tejeswar Babu Gonga, a retired professor and cultural expert, praised AMN’s contribution to Nepali journalism and society. Gonga, a regular contributor to Annapurna Post, commended AMN for its consistent efforts.

AMN’s media outlets include Annapurna Post (Nepali daily), The Annapurna Express (English daily), annapurnapost.com, Radio Annapurna, and AP1 HD TV.