Radio Valley goes on air

Thimphu, April 1: New FM radio entitled Radio Valley starts operation on April 12, Thursday, Kuensel reported.

Radio Valley FM at 99.9 MHz covers the capital Thimphu valley and surrounding areas.

According to Kuensel, the FM is located above the pension colony with five permanent staff. The FM has an investment of Nu.3.5 million, the proprietor, Kinley Wangchuk is quoted by the Kuensel. "Radio valley will be different, the only similarity with the other stations will be that we all play music," he said.

Apart from airing all genres of English and Bhutanese songs from 8 a.m. to 9.30 p.m., the station promises a host of interactive programmes. People can post articles, poems, messages or their concerns on their official website (radiovalley.bt), which would also be aired, said Kinley Wangchuk.

Listeners would also be given an opportunity to sing or host shows on Saturdays and Sundays. A guest jockey show will be featured on Sundays.

Other programmes it has on its list are suja show, energy shocks, pop valley, voice of your choice and what's your story, to name a few.

A music enthusiast since his school days, Kinley Wangchuk said his passion for music inspired him to establish the radio station for all people who love music. "Even as a business it would do well," he said.

Radio Valley has about eight volunteers working with them after 5 p.m. "They have been practicing radio jockeying for past three months," said Kinley Wangchuk.

The radio station has a recording studio, which according to Kinley Wangchuk, would provide a platform for the local artists or inspiring musicians.

Radio Valley has plans to reach out to all the dzongkhags. Bhutan News Service