Rajendra Bhatta Raju Jhallu Prassad

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Rajendra Bhatta (Raju Jhallu Prassad) is an award-winning Environmental Journalist, Researcher, and Editor-in-Chief of Tourshala Media Network, with eight years of impactful, data-driven storytelling across Nepal and South Asia.

He specializes in Investigative Journalism focused on urgent challenges, including Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation (Royal Bengal Tiger, Dhole, Sarus Crane), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and Human-Wildlife Conflict. His field-based reports consistently emphasize community-led and indigenous solutions, integrating scientific, historical, and cultural perspectives to advocate for Climate Justice and community resilience.

A key contributor to Nepal's leading platforms (Onlinekhabar, Himalkhabar), Rajendra has been recognized globally as a Runner-Up in the Global Road Safety Reporting Competition (ICFJ/WHO/FIA) and selected as a Virtual Fellow for UNFCCC COP29 (Earth Journalism Network).

Committed to ethical, solution-oriented reporting, he actively combats misinformation and leverages advanced techniques, including Mobile Journalism (MoJo) and expertise from the Just AI Fellowship, to produce engaging, multi-platform content that amplifies marginalized and rural voices.

📝 Key Expertise & Beats:
Environmental & Climate Policy (GLOFs, Forest Fires, Climate Finance)
Cultural Heritage & Tourism Reporting
Solutions Journalism & Community Resilience
Digital Risk & Responsible AI Use in Media

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Podcast: YASAI BELA Host: Raju Jhallu Prassad Episode 1: Watch here In this debut episode, Raju Jhallu Prassad and Media Exper Deepak Adhikari, explores the challenges facing online media and journalism in Nepal. He discusses misinformation, ethical reporting, media literacy, and the impact of clickbait and digital pressure on news quality. The episode also highlights the role of audiences in critically evaluating information and the need for sustainable models to support high-quality journalism.

https://www.himalkhabar.com/144348

Mountain Pastoralism Under Threat: Declining Yak & Chauri Herds in the Himalayas This article explores how traditional yak, chauri, and high‑altitude livestock farming, once the backbone livelihood of Nepal’s Himalayan communities is rapidly declining. himalkhabar.com It documents data showing that between fiscal years 2074/75 and 2078/79, yak and chauri numbers dropped from 69,978 to 62,561. The article links this decline to climate change (rising temperatures, altered snowfall and grazing patterns), shrinking pastures, and ecological disruption- factors that are undermining the viability of pastoralism in 29 Himalayan districts. himalkhabar.com Moreover, the piece highlights social changes: many younger people are abandoning mountain herding in favor of migration, trekking‑guiding, or other livelihood options. Traditional herding practices are fading as settlements empty, veterinary and infrastructure support remains weak, and grazing lands degrade.

https://khabarhub.com/2025/19/853815/

Gen‑Z Protest: The Brutality of Bhadra 23 and Its Psychological Impact This article analyses the roots and aftermath of the protest by Nepal’s younger generation (Gen‑Z) - particularly focusing on the events of “Bhadra 23.” It argues that the protest was driven by deep‑seated political grievances: widespread corruption, class inequality, misuse of power by “Nepokids,” and unequal justice that left many youths feeling marginalized and disillusioned. The article suggests that these grievances were not only political or economic, but also psychological: the sense of injustice and humiliation - especially among capable but underprivileged youths - catalyzed collective anger and a powerful, emotionally charged wave of protest. Khabarhub

https://shilapatra.com/detail/168736

Populism in Nepal: From Oli to Gen‑Z This article examines how populism -especially the style introduced by former leader K.P. Sharma Oli - has shaped Nepal’s political culture, and how the younger generation (Gen‑Z) responded to it. The piece argues that what began as authoritarian populism evolved into a broader “global + local” populist wave, aided by digital media, memes, viral speeches, and social‑media visibility. Shilapatra It explores how even after youth-led protest movements rejected such populist politics, elements of populism have resurfaced- through charismatic individuals, viral personalities, social‑media–driven attention economy, and “digital populism.” The article cautions that while Gen‑Z arguably succeeded in challenging old‑style authoritarian populism, substituting deep structural reform with viral popularity might risk repeating the same cycle: individuals over institutions, spectacle over substance. Shilapatra

https://www.himaldarpan.com/news/gupteshowr-gufa/

The article discusses Gupteshwor Cave (Gupteshowr Gufa), a popular religious and tourist site located in Pokhara, Nepal. It highlights the cave's significance as a pilgrimage destination, particularly for its Shiva shrine. The article also explores the cave’s geological features, natural beauty, and the spiritual experiences it offers to visitors. It mentions the efforts made for its preservation and accessibility to enhance tourism while maintaining its religious importance.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M32pIcia368y-XjI0s-ogU_azrO5N6E-/view?usp=drive_web

This report, published in Tour News, Bardiya Edition, covers the ongoing tiger-human conflict in Bardia National Park. It highlights tensions between local communities and wildlife, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions.

https://tourshala.com/magazines/

An in-depth report on this endangered species featured in Tour News Edition. The piece explores the challenges faced by Dhole populations in Nepal and the conservation efforts underway to protect them.

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