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Sources stated that the programme, which was being broadcast on the national channel of the public service broadcaster since 26 January 1967, will now be aired on the farmers specific channel of Doordarshan.

Telecast of longest TV series Krishi Darshan discontinued

DD Kisan channel was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 May 2015.

19 Apr 2018 2:10 AM

Prasar Bharati Chairman A Surya Prakash had earlier said that the public broadcaster had to pay staff salaries for January and February out of its contingency funds as the ministry led by Smriti Irani had not released the funds. (Photo: PTI)

After debate over salaries, Prasar Bharti CEO defends Smriti Irani

The Wire had earlier claimed that the delay in release of funds was due to alleged standoff between the Prasar Bharati and the I&B ministry.

05 Mar 2018 9:02 AM

It is learnt that due to the ongoing tussle between the two entities, the salaries of thousands of Doordarshan and All India Radio staff are being released after a delay.

I&B refuses salary for DD, AIR staff after ministry's proposal denied

Prasar Bharati refused to yield to the ministry’s demand at its February 15 meeting, claiming the order was totally “illegal”, the source added.

02 Mar 2018 12:15 AM

The members pointed out at the meeting that the highest compensation paid to contractual staff in Prasar Bharati and Doordarshan was not more than Rs 1.6 lakh per month.

Prasar Bharati defers government’s appointment proposal

The Board also deferred the proposal by the information and broadcasting ministry to appoint a serving IAS officer as member of Prasar Bharati.

16 Feb 2018 7:54 AM

At present, DD India primarily produces various cultural and general entertainment programmes for broadcast in overseas countries.

Doordarshan news broadcast may expand to 100 countries

The initiative would put India in the league of countries like the UK and China whose public broadcasters reach a number of countries.

05 Feb 2018 4:57 AM

The Modi government has decided to establish the Bureau of Outreach and Communication.

DD, AIR on revamp path, may hire veterans

It is understood that the move comes with an aim to compete with the private channels and give the news presentation a professional outlook.

03 Feb 2018 1:15 AM

Self-discovery through art

The award-winning artist has also worked with Doordarshan Kendra for over a decade.

23 Nov 2017 1:37 AM

States must spread awareness on Blue Whale: SC

The court had asked Doordarshan to telecast educational show on perils of the Blue Whale game.

21 Nov 2017 12:15 AM

The Central government told the apex court that it had set up an expert committee to look into the issue and will be filing a report within three weeks. (File photo)

SC asks TV channels to create awareness on Blue Whale game dangers

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra after hearing the plea observed that it was a national problem.

27 Oct 2017 2:02 PM

The Union tourism ministry has partnered with Doordarshan and All-India Radio to promote tourism to off-beat and culturally significant destinations.

Narendra Modi government focuses on tourism, joins hands with DD, AIR

The Narendra Modi government has decided to promote “tourism for all” and improve tourist mov-ement inside the country.

08 Oct 2017 6:21 AM

Onir, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Arun Unni, Anupama Chopra and Guneet Monga, who were all a part of the panel.

Coming soon on your TV screen

Apart from English, Hindi, and Marathi films being a part of the showcase, there will be foreign language films showcased as well.

05 Oct 2017 3:13 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Disquieting signals from UP, Tripura

The shocking aspect is that this wasn’t done by some extremist far-right outfit but by the authorities.

17 Aug 2017 12:14 AM

Chief Minister Manik Sarkar refused to make any changes in the speech and described it as unprecedented, undemocratic, autocratic and intolerant step. (Photo: PTI)

DD, AIR refused to broadcast my I-Day speech, alleges Tripura CM

There was no immediate reaction from the Prasar Bharati, which runs Doordarshan and All India Radio.

16 Aug 2017 9:33 AM

Doordarshan claims to reach more than 90 per cent of the Indian population through a network of more than 1,416 terrestrial transmitters.

Modi govt proposes 1 D-G to head both DD, AIR

While Doordarshan has a terrestrial network spanning a major part of the country, the reach of AIR is even more than DD.

07 Aug 2017 1:34 AM

Only ’90s kids will remember

From Shaktimaan to Buniyaad and everything in between, Doordarshan’s purported logo change has made B’wood nostalgc.

29 Jul 2017 12:08 AM

Sources said Doordarshan is set to take on the domination of international networks in the field of infotainment by launching its own dedicated channel.

Doordarshan to launch infotainment channel soon?

Doordarshan claims to reach over 90 per cent of the Indian population through a network of more than 1,416 terrestrial transmitters.

10 Jul 2017 12:27 AM

The channel’s revamp is expected to help the government stop any misinformation being spread by extremist outfits.

DD Kashir revamp aims to counter propaganda

J&K channel to slot latest movies to broaden appeal.

26 Jun 2017 12:46 AM

The national broadcaster has received an overwhelming response from production houses to a call for content submission for the channel.

DD to launch N-E channel in August

The proposal to establish DD Arunprabha was announced in Narendra Modi government’s first Budget.

21 Jun 2017 3:00 AM

Doordarshan is attempting to take on the foreign cartoon channels being beamed in the country by launching it’s own kids specific channel soon.

Cartoons on Indian lore to take on foreign shows

Speaking to this newspaper, DG Doordarshan Supriya Sahu stated that the channel would plug the gap for kids slot in the DD free dish bouquet.

18 Jun 2017 1:36 AM

Doordarshan, AIR to ‘fight’ with Naxals in two states

Sources stated that similar meetings are also likely to take place with other states affected by Maoist extremism.

01 Jun 2017 6:45 AM

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