Cabinet nod for financial restructuring of Prasar Bharati

Last Updated: Friday, September 14, 2012, 20:51

Coming to the rescue of Prasar Bharati which is facing financial problems, Government on Friday cleared a proposal for its financial restructuring while waiving off debt of over Rs 1,300 crore.

Digitalisation is the future: Prasar Bharati CEO

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 17:59

Terming digitalisation as the future in television viewing, Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar Tuesday said it would also help content providers understand which programme is a hit among the masses.

Prasar Bharati Act to be amended based on GoM recommendations

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 23:23

Based on recommendations of a group of ministers (GoM), the I&B ministry is planning several amendments in the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 which include omitting provisions for constitution of a Broadcasting Council and a separate Parliamentary Committee for Prasar Bharati.

Prasar Bharati exempted from paying income tax

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 20:33

In a major relief to the country's public broadcaster, the Prasar Bharati has been exempted from paying any income tax, with the smooth passage of the Finance Bill in the Lok Sabha.

Prasar Bharati CEO for better DD, AIR presentation

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 19:13

Improving presentation qualities of DD and AIR and filling up of key vacancies are the top priorities of new Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar.

Jawhar Sircar to be appointed Prasar Bharati CEO

Last Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012, 18:45

Senior IAS officer Jawhar Sircar is all set to be appointed the next CEO of national broadcaster Prasar Bharati after a panel headed by the Vice President recommended his name to the government.

Govt to curtail powers of Prasar Bharati CEO

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 21:34

Giving up the idea of bringing an ordinance, the govt has now decided to table a bill in the winter session to amend the Prasar Bharati Act.

Govt to bring a bill curtailing powers of Prasar Bharati CEO

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 20:46

Giving up the idea of bringing an ordinance, the Government has now decided to table a bill in the winter session of Parliament to amend the Prasar Bharati Act with provisions to curtail the powers of the CEO of the public broadcaster.

Govt seeks to curb powers of Prasar Bharati CEO

Last Updated: Sunday, October 2, 2011, 16:55

The government is mulling curbing powers of Prasar Bharati CEO in the backdrop of charges against former head of the public broadcaster B S Lalli with regard to Commonwealth Games contracts, an official said on Sunday.

Parsar Bharti for 50:50 split in revenue from fgn sport events

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 19:30

Prasar Bharati today mooted an amendment to an Act which governs telecast of sports events held in foreign countries with an aim of enabling Doordarshan garner greater revenue through equal sharing policy.