Khagendra Nepali joined the BBC World Service's BBC Nepali service as its first full-time Producer in June 1979 and became its Head in 1996. Under Khagendra Nepali the BBC Nepali service has covered many national events ranging from the killings of the Royal Family to the ongoing Maoists rebellion, filing reports for BBC audiences in Nepal and across the world. In 1999 Khagendra Nepali co-ordinated a fortnight of live broadcasts from Nepal for BBC Nepali's 30th anniversary. For the first time the service met and talked to its listeners face-to-face, reporting from the length and breadth of the country. Before coming to the BBC Khagendra Nepali worked for the Ministry of Education of Nepal. During his 27 years service he did superb job, i always respect him I wish him all the best