Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Sunday, September 02, 2001
Front Page | National | Southern States | Other States | International | Opinion | Business | Sport | Entertainment | Miscellaneous | Features | Classifieds | Employment | Index | Home
National | Previous | Next

FM 2 channel on air

NEW DELHI, SEPT. 1. All India Radio's FM 2 channel - a blend of current affairs and entertainment programmes - went on air in all four metros early today.

Inaugurated formally with a live performance by singer, Mr. Hariharan, and five songs of the choice of the Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ms. Sushma Swaraj, the hour-long function was carried live over the network in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

With hourly news in Hindi and English, the channel will have current affairs programmes on politics, business, markets, it, science, travel and entertainment.

- PTI

Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

 
Section  : National
Previous : New twist to CBI chief's appointment
Next     : Kerala HC gets five new Judges
Front Page | National | Southern States | Other States | International | Opinion | Business | Sport | Entertainment | Miscellaneous | Features | Classifieds | Employment | Index | Home
Copyrights © 2001 The Hindu

Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of The Hindu