PTC Punjabi
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| Country | India |
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| Broadcast area | India, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom & Ireland |
| Headquarters | Chandigarh, India |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 16:9 (1080p, HDTV) downscaled to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV and HDTV feed |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sukhbir Singh Badal |
| History | |
| Launched | 6 August 2008 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.ptcpunjabi.co.in |
PTC Punjabi is a Punjabi television network from India. Indian politician and the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal Sukhbir Singh Badal holds a majority stake in PTC.[1][2][3] It features general interest programming including news, dramas, comedies, music and talk shows. PTC Punjabi commenced operations on 6 August 2008[4] and in a year, became the most popular television network in Punjab.
In 2009, PTC Punjabi expanded its reach internationally. It launched in the United States on DirecTV on 23 August 2009. In September 2009, a Canadian version launched. In early 2010, PTC Punjabi was removed from DirecTV for unknown reasons. On 25 August 2010, PTC Punjabi launched on Dish Network, making the channel available in the United States once again.[5][6] PTC hosts the annual PTC Punjabi Music Awards and PTC Punjabi Film Awards.
Channels
| Channel | Launched | Programming | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTC News | 2007 | News | First Punjabi Private News Channel |
| PTC Punjabi | 2008 | GEC | |
| PTC Chak De | 2018 | Music | |
| PTC Dhol TV | 2018 | Music | (Digital Only) |
| PTC Punjabi Gold | 2019 | Music | |
| PTC Music | 2019 | Music | |
| PTC Simran | 2019 | Religious |
Sexual abuse allegations
A contestant for the PTC Miss Punjaban pageant alleged that she had been kept in custody against her will and was pressured for sexual favors. PTC managing director Rabindra Narayan denied these allegations.[7] The allegations led to calls for withdrawal of Gurbani telecast rights from PTC.[8] The managing director of PTC network, Rabindra Narayan, was taken into custody on charges of sexual harassment, using criminal force on woman with intention of disrobing her, wrongful restraint, and confinement.[9] All accused in the case got regular bail as the High Court observed that the "bald" charges are hard to believe. Further a writ petition to Quash the false FIR has been allowed by the High Court
See also
References
- ^ "Honcho of Badal-owned PTC 'steers' Punjab PR dept's meet with NRI media". Hindustan Times. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Not on TRP radar, yet govt ad windfall for Badal family channel -Politics News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ Rajshekhar, M. "Every business in Punjab leads back to an Akali Dal leader (well almost)". Scroll.in. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "We have had only one mission – Save Lives: Rabindra Narayan, PTC Network". MediaNews4U. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "PTC network launches four new channels in USA using Amagi cloud playout platform". MediaNews4U. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "PTC Network signs 15-channel deal with Amagi". www.bestmediaifo.com. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "HC warrant officer 'rescues' Miss Punjaban contestant". Hindustan Times. 16 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Akalis 'losing' grip on SGPC post poll rout". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Tv Channel Md Arrested For Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Confinement | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
