Demand raised for digitisation of DD and AIR's archives

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 18:52

Amidst Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 'Digital India', there is an increasing demand for digitisation of archives of Doordarshan and All India Radio, to make it available on digital and online platforms.

Don`t drink and drive on New Year - Taxi Phone Numbers

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 12:50

This New Year`s Eve, celebrate hard but don`t drink and drive. Be safe and hire a taxi. To help you out, we present here contact numbers of major radio taxi services in your city. Have a happy and safe New Year 2014.

No sexual harassment in AIR: HC

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 21:13

All India Radio (AIR) Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that no act of sexual harassment had taken place in the AIR, as alleged by some women radio presenters of FM Gold channel.

Centre admits sexual harassment of female RJs of AIR

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 19:51

The Centre on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that there have been instances of sexual harassment against women radio presenters working with FM Gold channel of All India Radio (AIR) and appropriate action has been taken against the erring people.

India gets first radio station dedicated to gay community

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 13:32

The country`s lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual (LGTB) community can now celebrate freedom of airwaves with a round-the-clock radio station dedicated specifically to them.

Govt goes `on air` to combat Naxalism, sanctions Rs 2.16 cr to AIR

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 17:13

To counter Maoist propaganda, national broadcaster All India Radio will play jingles urging villagers and tribals to distance themselves from Naxal groups and instead join the mainstream.

AIR hands over Jinnah speech recordings to Pakistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 13:06

The All India Radio has handed over to Pakistan the recordings of two important speeches by the country`s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Concert held to celebrate 50 years of AIR, Imphal

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 09:17

The Golden Jubilee celebrations of All India Radio, Imphal, was celebrated recently with a live concert titled ‘Matam Isei Seishakpa’.

Two AIR officials sacked for sexually harassing radio jockeys

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 17:54

Taking strong note of allegations of sexual harassment of women presenters in All India Radio, the Prasar Bharati has discontinued services of two employees.

EC allots parties time to campaign on DD, AIR for K`taka poll

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 18:42

The Election Commission today allotted broadcast and telecast time to political parties for carrying out election campaigns on Doordarshan and All India Radio for the May 5 Karnataka assembly elections.

Govt eyes Rs 1,500 cr revenue from Phase III FM radio auction

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 19:33

The government Tuesday said it expects to garner Rs 1,500 crore in revenue from the auction of FM Radio Phase III license, for providing services in 227 cities, in addition to 86 cities covered currently.

AIR, DD "duty boycott" enters second day

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 20:04

The 48-hour "duty boycott" by Prasar Bharati employees, affiliated to National Federation of Akashvani and Doordarshan Employees, to press various demands, including repeal of Prasar Bharati Act entered second day on Wednesday.