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DD Podhigai is Doordarshan's Tamil language regional channel.[1] It is broadcast both terrestrially and via satellite.
History
Doordarshan Kendra Chennai's (சென்னை தொலைக்காட்சி நிலையம்) Regional satellite Network, DD-5, was launched on 15 April 1993. This service is viewed in India and some parts of the world. DD-5 took a new identity in Tamil and was renamed DD Podhigai on 15 January 2000. Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai was inaugurated on 15 August 1975.[2]
History of Channel Name
The name Podhigai was suggested by the viewers themselves. It is named after Podhigai Hills situated in Tirunelveli district. This hill range is part of Western Ghats of Southern India. This hill range is famous for its association with Sage Agastya. Legend has it that Agastya created Tamil in this hill. Thamirabarani River originates here.
Programmes
The channel offers a variety of programmes with films, infotainment programmes, news and current affairs being most prominent. Serial programming was discontinued in 2015. It is the only regional language satellite channel with terrestrial transmission. Terrestrial transmission is limited to major cities in Tamil Nadu.
See also
- DD Chennai
- List of programs broadcast by DD National
- All India Radio
- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- DD Direct Plus
- List of South Asian television channels by country
- Media in Chennai
References
- ↑ Regional Language Satellite Service. Doordarshan. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ↑ About the Kendra. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
External links
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