DD seeks action against Tata Sky for not airing its channels

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 00:18

National Broadcaster Doordarshan has sought action against leading Direct to Home(DTH) operator Tata Sky for allegedly taking off 'DD Bharati' and some other channels from its platform, saying it was in violation of the norms.

Modi launches Kisan channel, pitches for farmers' growth

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 18:31

Making a strong pitch for growth of farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country cannot move forward without their progress and called for increase in crop productivity by 50 percent.

PM Modi launches DD Kisan channel, says agriculture must be encouraged

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 16:57

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched Doordarshan's farmer-centric channel –DD Kisan.

DD Kisan channel to be launched tomorrow

Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015, 15:19

Doordarshan's farmer-centric channel, DD Kisan is all set to be launched tomorrow by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

NCDEX ties up with DD Kisan to provide agri-price information

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 15:46

Besides providing data for price tickers, NCDEX will also provide news stories, expert analysis and feature stories to showcase the economic turnaround stories from hinterlands and rural India, NCDEX said in a statement.

EC holds DD News guilty of violating Model Code in Delhi polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 22:17

The Election Commission has held the state-run Doordarshan guilty of violating the Model Code of Conduct by telecasting news about reduced prices of vegetables on the day of Delhi assembly polls and asked its Director General to fix responsibility of officers involved.

No telecast of Sachin match on DD: Prasar Bharati seeks rules amendment

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 10:39

With Doordarshan missing out the telecast of cricket great Sachin Tendulkar`s last two tests due to present rules of coverage, Prasar Bharati has written to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry seeking immediate amendment of these for the benefit of fans.

Fan of indie cinema? Catch rare collection on DD

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 20:40

Here is a rare chance to watch as many as 104 award-winning and critically acclaimed films in `Best of Indian Cinema`

When a British war veteran failed to recognise Brad Pitt

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 10:33

Brad Pitt, one of the most famous faces on the globe, was in for a surprise when a British war veteran failed to recognise him.

DD to increase channels on DTH service in staggered manner

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:14

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is planning to increase "significantly" the number of channels offered through its free-to-air DTH service, by auctioning them in a staggered manner.

Soon, Doordarshan to be available on smartphone

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 18:49

Officials said that the national broadcaster has charted out an aggressive plan to expand the range of its mobile TV services to at least 40 major cities and the services are likely to start in the first ten cities before the end of year 2013.

IPL 6: Kings XI keep hopes alive with 7-run win over Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 00:13

Kings XI Punjab eked out a close seven-run win over Delhi Daredevils here on Thursday, to keep alive their slim chances of qualifying for the play-offs of the ongoing Pepsi Indian Premier League.