Prag News
Prag News also known as Prag is a 24-hour Assamese news channel. It is the oldest local news channel of Assam owned by A M Television Pvt. Ltd. based in Guwahati.[1] The channel has many times shared unsubstantiated claims or fake news through their platform.[2]
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | India |
| Headquarters | Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Assamese |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Prag Network (AM Television Pvt Ltd) |
| Key people | Dr Sanjive Narain, CMD |
| Sister channels | Rengoni |
| History | |
| Launched | 4 March 2001 |
| Links | |
| Website | pragnews.com |
It was launched on 4 March 2001 as a cable-based television channel.[3] The channel covers local, national and international news and various other programs.
Key people
- Dr Sanjive Narain, Chairman/Managing Director
- Dr Akshata Narain, President
- Prasanta Rajguru, Editor-in-Chief
- Chandra Sekhar Sarmah, General Manager
- Debajit Bhuyan, Associate Editor
- Dilip Gope, Technical Head
- Sanjit Das, IT Head
- Rubul Gogoi, Chief Reporter
- Jonjyoti Dutta Bora, senior political reporter
- Samarjyoti Sarma, Journalist (Crime Reporter)
Awards
- Awarded Best Mass Communication Award in the year 2003 & 2004.
- Awarded by the Newspaper Association of India for Best Regional Channel for its contribution to the North East in 2011.
- Winner of the NEBCUS Media Award 2011 & 2012.
References
- "Satellite News Channel launched in Northeast India". indiantelevision.com. 28 December 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- Deep, Pratyush. "In Assam, a double murder triggers fake media angles, from bodies in fridge to chicken in custody". newslaundry.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- "Prag now a satellite channel". assamtribune.com. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
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