in Deukhuri Valley to the west along the Mahendra Rajmarg Surkhet, an Inner Terai Valley north of Nepalgunj Sports Cricket and association football are the two most popular sports in Nepalgunj. Most of the city's big sports tournaments are held in the city's football stadium and gymnasium. , an international cricket stadium is under construction in Kohalpur. Media Two cinema halls, Laxmi hall and QFX Bageshwori, can be found in Nepalgunj. The city also has several community radio stations: Radio Sadvab " Sabai ko Radio " 91.2 MHz Radio Himal 92.6 MHz (close) Nepalgunj Community FM 104.8 MHz Bheri FM 105.4 MHz Radio Krishnasar 94 MHz Radio Bageshwori 94.6 MHz Bheri Awaj FM 95.6 MHz (close) Morning Star 90.0 MHz DAINIK Nepalgunj National newspaper www.nepalgunjnews.com Fashion Industry Although Nepalgunj is mainly known for its trade links with India, nevertheless it is rich in art and cultural heritage. As a place transitions from being rural to urban in characteristics, there is a change in the cultural tastes. With the advent of new-age technology, traditional theatres of days-goneby have given way to modern multiplexes. Twentieth century has witnessed the advent of beauty pageants. And Nepal is no exception to the changes happening at the global level. Miss Nepal Beauty Pageant, an annual beauty contest for women in Nepal has been organized in Nepal since 1994. Miss Ruby Rana from Birgunj was the first titleholder. Notable participants from Nepalgunj like Miss Nisha Mishra have been runner ups and been very close to winning the contest. As the economy of the city is growing, the people's aspirations are continuously growing and greater participation of people is expected in upcoming days. See also Ghorahi Kohalpur Surkhet References External links Populated places in Banke District Transit and customs posts along the India–Nepal border Points for exit and entry of nationals from third countries along the India–Nepal border Nepal municipalities established in 1962 Submetropolitan municipalities of Nepal