(a) whether it is a fact that the news regarding the devastating earthquake in Gujarat was
reported by Doordarshan only at noon, when the calamity took place early at 9 a.m. on
January 26,2001, while the other private channels took lead in reporting the tragedy;
(b) if so, whether the Government have made any inquiry into the laxity and callous
attitude of Doordarshan authorities in reporting the worst human tragedy;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the further steps proposed to be taken to improve the functioning of Doordarshan?