(a) Whether there is any proposal to start an Assamese News Bulletin from
Doordarshan Kendra (DDK), Guwahati;
(b) If so, the details thereof ;
(c) Whether there is any proposal to increase the frequency of Assamese News
in DDK, Guwahati ;
(d) If so, the details thereof; and
(e) If not, the reasons therefore?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. DASMUNSI)
(a) to (d): Prasar Bharati have informed that DDK, Guwahati is already telecasting two
Assamese News Bulletins at 9.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. However, it has been proposed to
start additional four Assamese News Bulletins for the North East of 10 minutes duration
each at 7.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 5.30 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. They have further informed that they
are considering to advance the existing Assamese News Bulletin of 10 minutes duration
from 9.00 a.m. to 8.45 a.m.
(e): Does not arise.