#677 - Umesh Shrestha

Umesh Shrestha, known by his pen name ‘Salokya’, is a Nepali digital journalist and blogger with over two decades of experience. He founded MySansar, Nepal’s first Unicode Nepali blog, introducing live blogging and multimedia storytelling. Salokya is known for investigative journalism, fact-checking, and training journalists in digital platforms. His work often challenges established narratives, pushing for greater accountability in Nepal’s media environment.