October 2008

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 -- TDSAT directed MSM Discovery, distributor of broadcasters Sony and Discovery to provide Channels on a-la-carte basis to Sun Direct.

Friday, October 31, 2008	Star Den nd MSM Discovery obtained a stay from Delhi High Court relating to TDSAT’s ruling on supply of signals to Arasu Cable.
Thursday, October 23, 2008	TDSAT directed leading broadcasters Star and Sony group to supply their signal to HITS platforms
Thursday, October 23, 2008	TDSAT pulled up ETV network for not giving signals to a MSO and asked it to contribute Rs. 50,000 to the PM Relief fund.
Thursday, October 23, 2008	The central government issued advisory to Star One Channel for using an offensive word against one community in “The Great Indian Laughter Challenger-2”.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008	Uma Khurana a victim of fake sting operation withdrew her defamation case against a TV News channel saying she had settled the matter with the channel.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008	TRAI recommended to the government to consider revoking registration of ESPN License. It has also directed DTH operators to stop carrying its channels for violating regulations.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008	Cricketer Harbhajan Singh and actress Mona “Jassi” Singh has been issued notice by Chandigarh court for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of the people.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008	The Mumbai Police sent an advisory note to all TV channels not to play up the violent activities of the supporters of Raj Thackeray.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008	Sun Diret launched its DTH service in New Delhi and NCR region.
Thursday, October 16, 2008	Pyramid Saimira group owned DTH company Spize TV acquired France Telecom's European DTH operations called World TV Europe.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008	Aksh optifibre signed a multi-year VoD agreement with Sony Pictures Television International to provide feature film content to its IPTV service, icontrol.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008	NDTV Imagine launched its 24-hour television channel called NDTV lumiere.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008	Tata Sky announced the launch of its PVR service. Tata Sky+ (Tata Sky Plus)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008	The Supreme Court directed NDTV to produce the original computerized chips and other material used in the infamous BMW case.
Sunday, October 12, 2008	Zee Network launched its 33rd channel in Tamil called Zee Tamizh.
Thursday, October 09, 2008	The I&B Ministry asked the IBF and NBA to direct their member channels not to telecast content that may endanger lives.
Thursday, October 09, 2008	Asianet TV Network launched a 24 hour entertainment channel- Asianet Sitara in Telugu.
Thursday, October 09, 2008	Bharti Airtel Ltd launched its Direct to Home (DTH) service “Airtel Digital TV”.
Thursday, October 09, 2008	The Hyderabad based Rachana Television Pvt.Ltd. launched the country's first TV Channel Vanitha devoted exclusively for women.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008	BSNL launched IPTV service in Himachal Pradesh through its vast land telephone network.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008	The Indian Cricket League (ICL) announced the name of its partners, who will telecast all matches. Zee Sports will telecast all matches in Hindi and Ten Sports will do the same in English.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008	ICICI and Dish TV Launched interactive banking service ICICIACTIVE. It will enable subscribers to access information on the bank's products.
Monday, October 06, 2008	Network 18 group launches In.com giving users an array of choice.
Saturday, October 04, 2008	The J&K government put a ban on the transmission of cable TV Channel Sen TV.
Friday, October 03, 2008	The Delhi Auditions for MTV Roadies sixth edition was cancelled after a group of youngsters barged into the NCUI Auditions in Hauz Khas.
Friday, October 03, 2008	Fox Star Studio signed a two film deal with Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah of the Namaste London and Singh is Kingg fame.
Thursday, October 02, 2008	The Nine Member News Broadcasting Standards (Disputes Redressal) Authority became functional. It will be chaired by Justice J.S. Verma.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008	TDSAT stayed the disconnection notice issued by Neo-Sports to TataSky and asked the DTH operator to pay Rs. 2 crore to the cricket broadcaster.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008	TDSAT directed MSM Discovery, distributor of broadcasters Sony and Discovery to provide Channels on a-la-carte basis to Sun Direct. Source: http://cablequest.org/important-information/important-events/item/2333-october-2008.html

Source: http://cablequest.org/important-information/important-events/item/2333-october-2008.html