Makalu Media Private Limited ( Makalu TV ) is the first eastern region-based television channel operated from industrial hub of Biratnagar. It came into operation formally from 18th Kartik, 2067. The television is primarily concentrated on eastern region in terms of content and viewership. The Television is promoted by a group of renowned industrialists, Cable Television entrepreneurs and media professionals. Makalu TV was initially licensed for terrestrial transmission and later the license was also awarded for Cable Television medium (CATV) for three districts viz. Morang, Sunsari and Jhapa. Ministry of Information and Communications, Government of Nepal has awarded license for National level through Cable Television medium quite recently. Now, Makalu TV has become eastern region-based national television. The signal of television is now expanded to Kathmandu valley and other economically active cities across Nepal through Intranet medium. Once the second phase of expansion is completed as planned, Makalu TV will have a presence and visibility over 40 economically active districts commanding 90% plus total Cable Television viewers of Nepal.