Biography of Krishna Kandel

Krishna Kandel was born on 28 December 1960 in Baglung-Nepal, son of Tika Ram Kandel & Shanti Kandel, studied Law having Bachelors' degree from Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

1. Involvement in Human Rights movement:

Krishna Kandel was appointed as Press Officer in Amnesty International Nepal Office in the year 1992.Later he was appointed as Director of AI Nepal Section in 1995 and served till 1996. Krishna Kandel was elected as Chair person of AI Nepal National Committee [1999-2001]. He had participated in a dozen international and regional meetings/conferences on human rights.

Krishna Kandel is also founder member of Human Rights & Peace Society [HURPES 1996], Member of first executive committee of HURPES [1996-1998] and General Secretary of Second Executive Committee [1998-2000]

2. Working as Journalist:

Krishna Kandel has been involved in Journalism since 1979. First associated with

Rastra Pukar and Nepal Vani weeklies in 1979-1989.Later he was associated with current affair program of Radio Nepal  'Ghatana Ra Bichar ' in 1993-94  and also headed   this program for one year in 1996.He also worked as Executive Editor of Jana Manch Weekly [1996-1997].

In  April 2001  he joined Rajdhani Daily and worked as sub editor till November 2001 .He also worked  as  Chief Editor of Rajya ko Rupantaran, a monthly publication of CPJS, 2007 and Produced and Presented, Rajya ko Rupantaran, TV Program of CPJS, 2008. He also worked as Executive Director of Center for Professional Journalism Studies, Battisputali, Kathmandu, Nepal. He is one of the Founder Member of Nepal Press Union- 1990. Editor of YOSAATA Weekly(may 2010 to September 2010)

3. Involvement in Human Rights, Democracy & Peace Movement of Nepal:

Krishna Kandel has been involved in democratic and human rights movement of Nepal .In this connection he was arrested several times in the past.

He underwent fast-unto-death in January (28 Jan. to 2 Feb 1997) opposing human rights violation (abuses) and demanding formation of independent institute to protect and promote human rights. The fasting was organized by Human Rights & Peace Society.

 4. Artist:

Krishna Kandel is an artist and associated with renowned Drama group SARWANAM since 80's and performed in various Dramas throughout country. He also served in board of SARWANAM in past.

5. Author:

He is writer of two books, one poem collection published in 1996 and another book on human rights in 1994.

6. Served as an expert in Prime Minister Office:

Krishna Kandel was appointed as an expert by the then Prime Minister S. B. Deuwa in his advisory team [equivalent to first class officer in January 2002- May 2002.]

7. Foreign Visit.  Four Continent with India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Hon-Kong, Macau, Italy, UK, USA, Switzerland, Austria, France, Senegal, Netherlands, Belgium & Australia.  

8. Address (contact): PO. Box 12790, Kathmandu, phone no. 01-4424394(res),

                                         E-mail:- krkandel@gmail.com