Mann ki Baat not aimed at policy announcements, says govt
NEW DELHI: The Government has made it clear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast does not cover any public policy or announcements.Minister of State for Information and...
View ArticleClub FM registers over 100 entries in its Mannequin Challenge
MUMBAI: Club FM has recently introduced the “Mannequin Challenge” contest for its listeners across Kerala. The station has received an overwhelming response of over 100 entries so far and has been...
View ArticleSachin-Jigar compose for Ishq FM
MUMBAI: The musical duo Sachin-Jigar seem to have become radio stations' favourite music composers. After composing Radio Mirchi’s revamped jingle, the hit composer pair got together to create a catchy...
View ArticleDemonetisation causes FM radio revenues to dip over 20 pc
MUMBAI: The after effects of demonetisation have been felt in every industry and radio is no exception to this. Recently, ENIL MD and CEO Prashant Panday spoke out on television about the impact of the...
View ArticleFM Phase III auctions postponed to 9 December, following demise of Jayalalitha
NEW DELHI: The e-auctions in the second batch of FM Phase III, which completed its 24th day 5 December 2016, will now resume on 9 December 2016.The auction was not held on 6 December 2016, primarily...
View ArticleAamir Khan spotted at Radio Mirchi studio
MUMBAI: Dangal, the upcoming biographical sports themed movie will be releasing soon. The lead actor Aamir Khan was recently seen at Radio Mirchi studio having a gala time. He has been an entertainer...
View ArticleRail Radio Service on trains to be supported by commercial advertisers
NEW DELHI: Installation of entertainment through Public Address systems in trains will be operated by selected licensees, through commercial advertisementsAs a result, Minister of State for Railways...
View ArticleFM Phase III: E-auction at virtual standstill even as Muzaffarpur rises to...
NEW DELHI: The e-auction in the second batch of FM Phase III appears to have reached a near standstill with the entire exercise become Muzaffarpur-centric, as the bid in that city rose to Rs...
View ArticleAIR starts service to provide traffic information to commuters on national...
NEW DELHI: All India Radio is extending nationwide a service on its FM channels soon for motorists to get information about traffic jams, accidents, congestion and even weather information about the...
View Article90% subsidy for community radios in north east, 75% subsidy in other states
New Delhi: In a scenario where the number of operational community radio stations remains 191 after more than a decade of launch of the scheme, the Government today said those setting up community...
View ArticleRadio City launches four new stations in Rajasthan
MUMBAI: Radio City is now pumping the ‘Rag Rag Mein Daude City’ slogan in four new cities of Rajasthan. The stations that were acquired in Phase III are being launched in a phased manner since last...
View ArticleBig FM joins forces with Mumbai Metro for Christmas
MUMBAI: In a strange marriage of sorts, RBNL's Big FM which recently sold 49 per cent of its stake to Zee, is partnering another Reliance company, the Mumbai Metro for on ground Christmas...
View ArticleRadio all set to become largest communication medium: Naidu
NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has said that radio is slated to become the most popular mediim of communication in the country, and the government is taking all steps...
View ArticleTV Today to reorganise tabloid and radio business
BENGALURU: TV Today Network Limited (TVTN) has informed the bourses that its board of directors has inter-alia approved the acquisition of equity shares of Mail Today Newspapers Private Limited (Mail...
View ArticleShifting AIR regional language bulletins to state capitals will not cost more
NEW DELHI: The shifting of regional Indian language bulletins from Delhi to respective state capitals will not involve any additional expenditure, Parliament has been told.Minister of State for...
View ArticleGul Panag, Shruti Seth promote event at Mirchi studio
MUMBAI: Former beauty queen Gul Panag and VJ Shruti Seth were seen at the Radio Mirchi studio Mumbai. The two are coming up with an event named 'Festivelle' on 17 and 18 December.Gul Panag and Shruti...
View ArticleFM Phase III: E-auction moving at snail's pace even as Muzaffarpur shows some...
NEW DELHI: With 44 cities still unable to attract bidders for FM Phase III channels, even the bid for the only silver lining - Muzaffarpur – appeared to slow down although it showed an increasing over...
View ArticleMy FM launches four stations in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: Dainik Bhaskar Group's radio division, My FM has launched four new stations in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad, Sangli, Nanded and Ahmednagar, taking the count of live stations in the state to five.My...
View ArticleDepartmental Promotion Committees being constituted in Prasar Bharati
NEW DELHI: The Government today admitted in Parliament that Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) in Prasar Bharati could not be constituted in time due to non-acceptance of proposals for promotion...
View ArticleFM P-III: Second batch e-auctions stopped; no activity for two weeks
NEW DELHI: With little or no movement for more than two weeks except for the Muzaffarpur bids, the e-auction for the second batch of FM Phase has been stopped. Even as 44 cities failed to attract...
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