Doordarshan

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Nepalese Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli. (AP)

Nepal stops transmission of all Indian news channels except Doordarshan

The development comes after some Indian channels aired reports critical of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and his government

10 Jul 2020 10:18 AM

Rumble over royalty

As iconic TV shows from the 80s and 90s make a comeback, the actors and producers get into a royalty row

18 Apr 2020 10:43 AM

Mahabharat: The epic series of BR Chopra on DD. (DC Photo)

Golden era returns to DD

Despite the enormous content choice on OTT channels, DD seems to have taken many Indians back to their erstwhile classics

15 Apr 2020 9:44 AM

The Chief Content Officer will be responsible for the content functions and operations across the Doordarshan network and will align with the goals of Prasar Bharati.

Dilli Ka Babu: DD tries to stay relevant

According to sources, DD will be restructured to turn its creative functions into a special vertical for content operations.

01 Sep 2019 12:36 AM

Various DD channels have also been able to lead in channel ratings across several time ranges.

Two new programmes to help revamp DD flagship channel

Sources stated that the concept for Sports 360 was mooted after the success of DD’s coverage of Cricket world cup held recently.

05 Aug 2019 2:43 AM

Prasar Bharati network brought live results experience to users on DD News YouTube platform, in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Koshur and Oriya), as well as sign language.

Prasar Bharati goes digital for complete poll coverage

Various digital platforms were used for providing most authentic and credible numbers in visually attractive and interesting ways.

24 May 2019 7:46 AM

During its electroal process coverage DD News also conducted coverage of over 200 rallies of various political parties.

Uninterrupted coverage of Lok Sabha results on Doordarshan

The 2019 Lok Sabha electoral process coverage has been the biggest ever embarked upon by the national broadcaster.

19 May 2019 12:33 AM

Sources stated that special programmes have also begun airing on DD News since the day the Election Commission of India announced the initiation of the poll processs in the country.

Doordarshan launches biggest ever election coverage

The coverage — which is the biggest ever embarked upon by the national broadcaster — is also being telecast on its channel DD India simultaneously.

12 Apr 2019 3:12 AM

The 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' programme of the prime minister was broadcast live on DD News and its YouTube channel. (Photo:AP)

EC wants details after Doordarshan airs 'Main bhi Chowkidaar' event

Sandeep Saxena added that as the case was being dealt in the EC by a different officer, he would not be able to elaborate more on the issue.

05 Apr 2019 11:08 AM

AAP had written letter to EC asking whether permission was granted to NaMo TV after the model code came into force. (Photo: Twitter)

NaMo TV: Cong, AAP lodges complaint; EC seeks reply from I&B Ministry

EC also sought a response from Doordarshan as to why it ran an hour-long live broadcast of 'Mein Bhi Chowkidar’ on March 31.

03 Apr 2019 12:54 PM

Chief executive officer Prasar Bharati Shashi Shekhar Vempati

DD will keep away from religious and devotional channels

The religious channels have claimed that they have a high viewership and a great following amongst the masses.

24 Feb 2019 1:22 AM

Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was speaking at a condolence meeting for DD News cameraman Achyutanand Sahu organised by Prasar Bharti in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | @Ra_THORe)

DD employees serve India like Army jawans: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Slowly, people were getting to know about kind of difficulties journalists faced to bring news to them, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore added.

01 Nov 2018 8:19 PM

The government has roped in national broadcaster Doordarshan, which has recorded and is telecasting over 5,000 such testimonies regarding the benefits of welfare schemes from grassroots level across the country.

Doordarshan roped in to testify govt welfare claims

In all about 30 welfare schemes of the government have been covered under the Transforming India initiative.

20 Oct 2018 1:53 AM

This newspaper had first on January 27 reported the Modi government is contemplating to bring in regulations to allow telecast of all sporting events of national importance on Doordarshan channels carried on DTH platforms. (Representational image)

I&B plans move to ease telecast of sports events

The move comes after the I&B ministry received the opinion of the law and justice ministry regarding the issue.

17 Oct 2018 1:10 AM

PM Modi plans string of FM stations along border

Eighteen radio channels are expected to counter anti-India propaganda.

10 Oct 2018 2:15 AM

Former Prime MInister Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Photo: PTI/File)

Doordarshan went extra mile for Atal’s funeral coverage

The in-depth coverage began from August 16 itself when the news about deterioration of the health of the former Prime Minister came from AIIMS.

26 Aug 2018 5:31 AM

Eight fire-fighting engines were rushed to the location to bring the blaze under control. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Fire breaks out at Doordarshan Bhawan in Delhi, 8 fire tenders rush to spot

The fire broke out at the air-conditioning plant of national broadcaster Doordarshan's office.

22 Aug 2018 1:34 PM

The proposal was deferred in its last meeting as the board had felt that the directive could “wreck the finances of Prasar Bharati”.

Prasar Bharati Board gives nod to DD free dish policy

The Prasar Bharati Board gave its approval to finalise free dish policy for Doordarshan.

15 May 2018 1:21 AM

The board had contended that sacking contractual employees without properly arranging for an alternative would lead to the collapse of both the organisations.

Prasar Bharati set to shed staff in DD and AIR?

The board meeting on Monday is also likely to reconsider I&B ministry’s direction to stop e-auction for channels available on DD Free Dish.

14 May 2018 1:16 AM

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

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