News Tamil 24×7
Country | India |
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Broadcast area | Tamil Nadu, India |
Network | SPLUS Media Private Limited |
Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Tamil |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | SPLUS Media Limited |
Sister channels | News Malayalam 24x7 |
History | |
Launched | 23 January 2022 |
Links | |
Website | newstamil |
News Tamil 24x7 is a Tamil-language news channel based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Launched on 23 January 2022, by SPLUS Media Private Limited, the channel focuses on providing news, discussions, and reports in the Tamil language. The channel uses the tagline "Meiporul Kanbathu Arivu" (Knowledge is seeing reality).[citation needed]
Programming
The channel airs 24x7 news with a focus on regional, national, and international topics. Programming includes panel discussions, political commentary, and special reports.[citation needed]
Controversies
In November 2023, a reporter from News Tamil 24x7 and others were involved in an incident at a pub in Chennai, leading to police complaints and FIRs being filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.[1] The incident drew widespread media attention due to allegations of harassment and misconduct by some channel crew members.[2]
Distribution
News Tamil 24x7 is available on several local cable networks across Tamil Nadu but is not yet listed with major DTH providers. The channel is accessible on platforms like TCCL, TACTV, SCV, and others.[3]
Sister Channels
News Tamil 24x7 is part of a network that also includes News Malayalam 24x7,[4] which began broadcasting in 2024.[5]
References
- ^ "FIR registered against News Tamil 24*7 crime reporter, five others in Chennai pub harassment case". The New Indian Express. 26 November 2023.
- ^ "NWMI condemns Thanthi Tv, Polimer News and News Tamil 24*7 for bar incident coverage". The News Minute. 24 November 2023.
- ^ "MSO-backed News Tamil 24x7 blazes into BARC charts at second spot; claims leadership in Chennai market". MediaNews4U. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Malayalam News Channel News Malayalam 24×7 set to launch on May 29th". MediaNews4U. 15 May 2024.
- ^ "News Malayalam 24×7 - ന്യൂസ് മലയാളം 24×7' ചാനല് സംപ്രേക്ഷണം ആരംഭിച്ചു മലയാളത്തിൽ 11 ആമത്തെ ന്യൂസ് ചാനൽ ഇന്ന് പിറവിയെടുത്തു. തിരുവനന്തപുരം ആസ്ഥാനമായ 'ന്യൂസ് മലയാളം 24×7' രാവിലെ 11.30നാണ് കേരളത്തില് സംപ്രേക്ഷണം ആരംഭിച്ചത്". Malabar News. 29 May 2024.
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