November 2008

Saturday, November 01, 2008 -- Radio IIMT 90.4 FM started its Broadcast from Meerut (UP).

Friday, November 28, 2008	The I &B Ministry served notice to India TV after channel interviewed a terrorist. It has demanded an explanation from the channel for affording a “Platform to terrorists to expose their cause”.
Thursday, November 27, 2008	Former Prime Minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh died in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008	Central Government banned the telecast of cartoon serial Shin Chain with immediate effects.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008	The Central Government approved 32 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008	The Delhi High Court stayed criminal Proceeding against ESPN India for not complying with the TRAI's directions to channel pricing for the DTH service.
Monday, November 24, 2008	Broadcasting Tribunal TDSAT directed ESPN to provide its signal to Sun Direct at half the cable rates as specified by TRAI.
Monday, November 24, 2008	Ten Sports won the exclusive production and telecast right for international Cricket tour of Pakistan .
Sunday, November 23, 2008	The Aligarh polices seized six hard disks and arrested two employees after raiding the office of television 100 for showing a concocted story.
Saturday, November 22, 2008	TDSAT Organized a meeting in Ranchi on dispute redressal mechanism in broadcasting sector.
Friday, November 21, 2008	Walt Disney increased its stake in UTV Software Communication by22.65 % in an open offer, to take its total holding in the company to 59.94%.
Friday, November 21, 2008	Political advertisements will be now aired on private FM channels too. The Election Commission of India approved revising the radio advertising code.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008	The face off between television show producers and the FWICE has been resolved.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008	The central government got four weeks time from Supreme Court to submit guidelines for content code.
Monday, November 17, 2008	UTV Software Communication Company announced shutting down of its Delhi operations.
Sunday, November 16, 2008	Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) launch 'Advani TV' With IPTV Technologies.
Saturday, November 15, 2008	Airtel announced partnership with a search engine Asklaila.com, through which it will offer free search service on Mobile.
Friday, November 14, 2008	Former Union Minister and senior Trinmool Congress leader Ajit Panja died of cancer.
Friday, November 14, 2008	Legendary film maker Mr. B.R. Chopra died at his residence following prolonged illness.
Friday, November 14, 2008	Jupiter Entertainment ventures entered into a joint venture with Star India, aimed at enhancing television viewing experience of south Indian audience.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008	TRAI recommended a ban on political parties, the religious bodies and state governments the Urban and Local bodies from directly entering into the broadcasting activities.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008	The I&B ministry allowed political advertisement on the radio.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008	PM Dr. Manmohan Singh assumed additional charge of I&B in view of an ailing PR Dasmunshi.
Monday, November 10, 2008	More than 2- lakh workers affiliated with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) went on strike over Payment.
Monday, November 10, 2008	All entertainment channels stopped airing fresh episodes of all programmes till a row between producers and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over payment of wages was resolved.
Monday, November 10, 2008	MTNL in collaboration with Aksh optifibre launched its advance technology Fibre-To-The Home”, service in Dwarka, New Delhi.
Saturday, November 08, 2008	On request from stakeholders, TRAI extended the last date for sending comments on cross-media ownership to 25 November 08.
Saturday, November 08, 2008	TDSAT directed broadcast regulator TRAI not to take any action against sports broadcaster ESPN for alleged violation of guidelines on pricing for DTH operators.
Friday, November 07, 2008	A division bench of Bombay High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the producer of Soap opera 'Kyunki Saas Bhi….' to stay the termination notice served by Star Plus.
Thursday, November 06, 2008	The Election Commission made it clear that the medium of radio and SMS are banned for the purpose of poll campaign.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008	Sun Direct (P) Ltd. announced the second phase of their service in New Delhi and the NCR.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008	Digital Pay TV solutions provider NDS announced an investment of $150 million over the next four years in India.
Sunday, November 02, 2008	Zee News India acquired a 26 percent stake in Sky Bangla
Saturday, November 01, 2008	Radio IIMT 90.4 FM started its Broadcast from Meerut (UP). Source: http://cablequest.org/important-information/important-events/item/2332-november-2008.html

Source: http://cablequest.org/important-information/important-events/item/2332-november-2008.html