June 2009

Monday, June 01, 2009 -- Big TV, the DTH service of Reliance ADA group expand its channel bouquet with an addition of 10 new channels.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009	The Gujarat government has proposed to levy an Entertainment Tax of Rs 200 per connection per annum on DTH services available on television connection across the state.
Friday, June 26, 2009	Pop singer Michael Jackson died due to cardiac arrest at his home in Holmby Hills, California. He was 50.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009	TRAI held a meeting with all Broadcasters of Pay/FTA channels, MSOs and LCOs on the tariff related issues for Cable TV services in Non-CAS areas.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009	The I&B ministry granted clearance to 22 new TV channels.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009	TRAI held a meeting with all DTH operators, IPTV service providers, Consumer Advocacy Groups (CAGs) on the tariff related issues for Cable TV services in Non-CAS areas.
Sunday, June 21, 2009	The I&B ministry issued a warning to news channel India TV for reportedly showing religious preacher Asaram Bapu in poor light. The ministry also issued advisory to TV5, India Vision television channel and Asianet.
Friday, June 19, 2009	About 250 Odd TV channels have decided to blackout advertise-ments of all Unitech group companies because of non-payment of advertise-ment dues.
Friday, June 19, 2009	MyWay IPTV, an internet based television service was launched in Kolkata by Smart Digivision Private Ltd in association with BSNL.
Friday, June 19, 2009	Senior Journalist Harish Khare will be the new Media Adviser to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009	BSES organised an open House discussion on the uses of Electricity Poles by Cable Operators and Broadband Operators in Delhi.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009	ET Now channel from the house of Times Global Broadcasting Company Ltd. (TGBCL) has been launched.
Monday, June 15, 2009	Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has invited bids from private players for at least five of its projects including for offering WiMax services, IPTV and setting up Internet Data Services.
Monday, June 15, 2009	IBM has clinched two IT services deals in the DTH segment with Sun Direct and Tata Sky. It will offer Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to Sun Direct and storage solutions to Tata Sky.
Sunday, June 14, 2009	3i Infotech announced its entry into the media and broadcasting industry as system integrator.
Sunday, June 14, 2009	Assam CM Tarun Gogoi inaugurated Digital Cable TV, the first in the eastern region at a function organised by Assam Cable Communi-cation at Hotel Ambarish in Guwahati.
Saturday, June 13, 2009	Nirman and Associated Private Ltd. organised a meeting of all MSOs, LCOs and Local Cable Operators of the North East in Guwahati to discuss the grievances of cable TV consumers.
Friday, June 12, 2009	The American people bid farewell to analog TV signals, ushered in the era of digital television.
Thursday, June 11, 2009	Maharashtra gone dragged four channels to court on the International Child Labour Day for violating the Child Labour Act. They are accused of not giving details of money paid to a child below 14 years.
Thursday, June 11, 2009	Integrated media and entertainment firm Compact Disc India (CDI) partnered with BBC films to co-produce a film 'Blame it on the Bhangra'
Wednesday, June 10, 2009	Delhi Government's Chief Secretary Convened a meeting to discuss the issues regarding use of electric poles by cable operators of Delhi.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009	Bharti Airtel announced a managed services deal with Comviva to provide integrated Value Added Services (VAS) solutions for mobile operators.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009	Reliance Big TV joined hands with sports broadcaster ESPN to launch an interactive channel iCricket on its platform.
Monday, June 08, 2009	The founder promoters of Dish TV India Ltd. have sold 5.8 per cent stake for Rs. 270 crore in the service of block deals to partially fund an upcoming right issue.
Monday, June 08, 2009	The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has notified an amendment to Cable Television Networks Regulation (1994) allowing companies and brands with names similar to liquor and cigarette brands to advertise.
Sunday, June 07, 2009	Airtel Digital TV has partnered with sport channel ESPN to launch an interactive channel iSports on its platform to garner more viewers.
Friday, June 05, 2009	The Delhi High Court restrained 188-odd Cable Operators across the country from telecasting live the T20 world cup matches without taking prior permission from ESPN sports channel.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009	ESPN India has taken the insurance cover from Oriental Insurance for all the 27 matches of ICC T20 World Cup.
Monday, June 01, 2009	Ms. Ambika Soni formally took charge of the I&B ministry in New Delhi.
Monday, June 01, 2009	View & Smile (V&S), a new cable channel launched by the cable operators of Sivasagar, Demow, Moran, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Dighoi, Margherita and Ledo in Assam.
Monday, June 01, 2009	Big TV, the DTH service of Reliance ADA group expand its channel bouquet with an addition of 10 new channels. Source: http://cablequest.org/important-information/important-events/item/2325-june-2009.html

Source: http://cablequest.org/important-information/important-events/item/2325-june-2009.html