All posts tagged: Prasar

Transformer catches fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat on Copernicus Marg, fire brought under control

Transformer catches fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat on Copernicus Marg, fire brought under control

Published by Webster

A transformer caught fire at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat building located on Copernicus Marg in the national capital on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among people present in the area. However, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident, officials said. #BreakingNews | A transformer caught fire at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat building on Copernicus Marg this afternoon. Fire tenders quickly reached the spot and brought the blaze under control. The situation is now completely under control.#Delhi pic.twitter.com/gKsWkNkEyh — DD News (@DDNewslive) May 9, 2026 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ex Prasar Bharati chief Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson

Ex Prasar Bharati chief Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson

Published by Parlour News

Former Prasar Bharati chief executive officer Shashi Shekhar Vempati has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Vempati will hold office for a period of three years, according to a government press release, and is likely to assume charge on Wednesday itself. The CBFC functions under the MIB and certifies films for public exhibition in India under the Cinematograph Act. (@shashidigital) Vempati will succeed lyricist and advertising professional Prasoon Joshi, who was recently appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Joshi, who was CBFC chairperson since August 2017, took charge of Prasar Bharati earlier this week after the post remained vacant for nearly five months following the resignation of former chairman Navneet Kumar Sehgal in December 2025. “Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati brings with him extensive experience in media, broadcasting, and public communication. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the functioning of the CBFC,” said the press release Wednesday. Vempati’s appointment comes shortly after he stepped down from the board of the …

Writer-lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati

Writer-lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati

Published by Parlour News

Noted lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi was appointed the chairman of of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster, the ministry of information and broadcasting said on Saturday. The ministry highlighted Joshi’s “wide-ranging contributions across literature, advertising, cinema, and public communication.” (PIB) While announcing the appointment, the ministry highlighted Joshi’s “wide-ranging contributions across literature, advertising, cinema, and public communication.” This comes months after the ministry accepted previous chairman Navneet Kumar Sehgal’s resignation from the post. Congratulating Joshi on his appointment, union minister for information and broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said he was a “rare creative spirit.” Vaishnaw added that under his “stewardship”, Prasar Bharati would “discover renewed energy, deeper purpose, and a fresh creative voice.” The ministry in its press release on Joshi’s appointment said he had “played a significant role in shaping contemporary Indian media narratives” and is known for his “impactful writing and deep cultural sensibility.” “His body of work spans acclaimed film lyrics, advertising campaigns, and socially resonant storytelling that connects with diverse audiences across the country,” it said. Joshi’s tenure as CBFC chairperson …

CBI books former Prasar Bharati officials, ex-IB deputy secretary in corruption case – India TV

CBI books former Prasar Bharati officials, ex-IB deputy secretary in corruption case – India TV

Published by Webster

Image Source : FILE CBI books former Prasar Bharati officials, ex-IB deputy secretary in corruption case The CBI has booked a former deputy secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and six former Prasar Bharati officials in connection with a corruption case referred to it by the Lokpal, officials said Wednesday. Besides the former MoIB deputy secretary, the CBI has also listed former a Prasar Bharati Additional Director General (Engineering) and an ADG (Engineering- Headquarters); two Assistant Engineers of Doordarshan Kendra-Bhubaneswar; and two Assistant Engineers of DD News-Delhi, as suspects in the FIR. As directed by the Lokpal, the CBI has not divulged the names of the officials or the allegations against them. The Lokpal had asked the CBI to conduct the investigation through an order dated December 20, 2024 following a complaint made to it last year. It has also directed the CBI to keep the identity of the complainant and respondent public servants (suspects) confidential in conformity with Lokpal rules, the officials said. The CBI has registered the FIR under 61(2) of …

Ex-IAS Navneet Kumar Sehgal appointed as Prasar Bharati chairperson | Latest News India

Published by Parlour News

New Delhi: Retired bureaucrat Navneet Kumar Sehgal has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Prasar Bharati Board. The post had been vacant for four years after A Surya Prakash, who retired in February 2020 after turning 70, the upper limit age for the post. Retired IAS office Navneet Kumar Sehgal took charge as the new chairman of Prasar Bharati Board (Twitter Photo) “The President, on the recommendation of the selection committee, is pleased to appoint Shri Navneet Kumar Sehgal, IAS (retd) as the chairman of the Prasar Bharati Board with effect from the date of his assuming charge of the post for a term of three years or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier,” the order by the ministry of information and broadcasting dated 15 March said. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday chaired a meeting to appoint the chairman of the nation’s public broadcaster. Present at the meeting were Press Council of India chairperson retired Justice …

Retired bureaucrat Navneet Sehgal appointed as Prasar Bharati Chairperson

Published by Parlour News

Retired bureaucrat Navneet Sehgal was appointed as Chairperson of Prasar Bharati for a term of three years or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The Government of India on March 16 appointed retired bureaucrat Navneet Sehgal as Chairperson of Prasar Bharati, the country’s public broadcaster, for a term of three years or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. The Prasar Bharati Chairman’s post has been vacant since A. Surya Prakash completed his tenure in February 2020. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, heads the selection panel for the post of Prasar Bharati chairman. The chairperson of the Press Council of India and a nominee of the President complete the three-member panel. The post of the Prasar Bharati Chairman has a three-year tenure or until the person attains the age of 70 years. (With PTI inputs) Source link

Prasar Bharati launches new platform to share news feed | Latest News India

Published by Parlour News

The Prasar Bharati has started a news sharing service that will allow registered news entities like newspapers, magazines, news channels and digital news publishers to pick news feeds uploaded by Prasar Bharati’s network of 1,500 reporters and stringers in different formats. Prasar Bharati launches new platform to share news feed Called PB-Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination, or PB-SHABD, this platform will provide audio, video, text and photos. Prasar Bharati is India’s public broadcaster that includes Doordarshan and Akashvani. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur announced that the service will be free for all registered entities for the first year. To be sure, the platform’s terms and conditions say that the service is free for use until September 2024. “We get thousands of stories from our network of reporters. We cannot put all of them in our programmes, especially those that are of local interest. [Those can be used by] smaller and local papers and channels,” Gaurav Dwivedi, the chief executive officer (CEO) of …

Cabinet panel clears scheme to upgrade Prasar Bharati

Published by Webster

Prasar Bharti office. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND)” scheme with an outlay of ₹2,539.61 crore up to 2025-26, paving the way for upgrade and expansion of the public service broadcasting infrastructure across the country. As a result, FM of the All India Radio is expected to cover over 80% of the country’s population, while eight lakh Doordarshan Free Dish DTH set-top boxes will be distributed to people living in the remote, tribal and border areas, aspirational districts and the Left Wing Extremism infested zones. “Prasar Bharati, as the public broadcaster of the country, is the most important vehicle of information, education, entertainment and engagement for the people especially in the remote areas of the country through Doordarshan and All India Radio…the BIND scheme will enable the public broadcaster to undertake a major upgrade of its facilities with better infrastructure which will widen its reach…and provide high quality content to the viewers,” said the government in a statement. Diverse …