Measat 3B satellite. Photo: Airbus

MEASAT Satellite Systems launched Himalaya TV High Definition (HD) (HTV) for distribution across Nepal and Asia Pacific via the MEASAT-3 satellite. HTV, founded in 2010, is a Kathmandu-based private television company of Nepal, and produces news and entertainment programs.

According to the release, the addition of Himalaya HD regional feed increases MEASAT’s video neighborhood in Nepal to 8 channels featuring news, general entertainment, and factual programming.

“We are pleased to collaborate with HTV to distribute Himalaya HD to audience across Nepal and Asia Pacific,” said MEASAT Chief Operating Officer (COO) Yau Chyong. “The addition of Himalaya HD, the latest HD and widely embraced infotainment channel in Nepal, greatly enhances the line-up of high quality HD genres on our key video slot at 91.5 degrees East.” “