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<blockquote data-quote="Analoguesat" data-source="post: 328489" data-attributes="member: 176362"><p>Info from Biz Asia:</p><p></p><p><strong>Sahara One & Filmy</strong></p><p>Date of launch: None specified</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: GloboSat who will now handle the distribution of Sahara One and Sahara Filmy in the UK told BizAsia.co.uk the following: "Sometime in 2007 Sahara One is expected to launch but there is no specific time frame yet."</p><p></p><p><strong>ZEE's new channel</strong></p><p>Date of launch: None specified</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: With the closure of South Asia World (SAW), ZEE had 30 days to launch its new channel in the vacant slot left by SAW on Sky Digital. Reports suggesting ZEE Sports and ZEE News could be possibilities of launching in the UK. ZEE has said it has received an "extension" from Sky to decide on its 'replacement' channel launch.</p><p></p><p><strong>DD India & DD News</strong></p><p>Date of launch: March 2007</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: Doordarshan had been seeking a deal to launch its two channels by 26th January (India's Republic Day), however due to waiting time for Sky EPG numbers, the broadcaster will now launch its two channels in March.</p><p></p><p><strong>Mana & Chola</strong></p><p>Date of launch: March & April 2007</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: The broadcaster has confirmed that 'Mana' (Telegu language channel) will launch on 20th March. The Tamil service 'Chola' will be available from 14th April on Hotbird.</p><p></p><p><strong>Noor TV</strong></p><p>Date of launch: March 2007</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: The channel is keeping tight-lipped about the date it will launch on Sky Digital, however, a March 2007 launch date is confirmed. </p><p></p><p><strong>CNN IBN</strong></p><p>Date of launch: None specified</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: Since the departure of South Asia World, which streamed CNN IBN from India, concerned viewers have contacted BizAsia.co.uk asking if the channel will be returning independently. A spokesman for CNN IBN said: "South Asia World is renegotiating its distribution contracts in the UK. While the process is underway, the channel will briefly be off air. We will be back on air as soon as possible. Meanwhile, you could still access our news feeds online at www.ibnlive.com."</p><p></p><p><strong>Winstar TV</strong></p><p>Date of launch: Monday 30th April 2007</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: A free-to-air Asian entertainment channel. However the channel could face delays if an internal agreement is not reached.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sabras Radio</strong></p><p>Date of launch: None specified</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: The Midland's most popular Asian radio station Sabras Radio will be going live on Sky Digital by May/June 2007.</p><p></p><p><strong>Aapna Channel</strong></p><p>Date of launch: March 2007</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: The UK's first Pahari channel looking at a March 2007 launch.</p><p></p><p><strong>DM Kashmiri</strong></p><p>Date of launch: None specified</p><p>Comments from broadcaster: DM Digital will be launching the UK's first all-Kashmiri channel in the first half of this year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Analoguesat, post: 328489, member: 176362"] Info from Biz Asia: [B]Sahara One & Filmy[/B] Date of launch: None specified Comments from broadcaster: GloboSat who will now handle the distribution of Sahara One and Sahara Filmy in the UK told BizAsia.co.uk the following: "Sometime in 2007 Sahara One is expected to launch but there is no specific time frame yet." [B]ZEE's new channel[/B] Date of launch: None specified Comments from broadcaster: With the closure of South Asia World (SAW), ZEE had 30 days to launch its new channel in the vacant slot left by SAW on Sky Digital. Reports suggesting ZEE Sports and ZEE News could be possibilities of launching in the UK. ZEE has said it has received an "extension" from Sky to decide on its 'replacement' channel launch. [B]DD India & DD News[/B] Date of launch: March 2007 Comments from broadcaster: Doordarshan had been seeking a deal to launch its two channels by 26th January (India's Republic Day), however due to waiting time for Sky EPG numbers, the broadcaster will now launch its two channels in March. [B]Mana & Chola[/B] Date of launch: March & April 2007 Comments from broadcaster: The broadcaster has confirmed that 'Mana' (Telegu language channel) will launch on 20th March. The Tamil service 'Chola' will be available from 14th April on Hotbird. [B]Noor TV[/B] Date of launch: March 2007 Comments from broadcaster: The channel is keeping tight-lipped about the date it will launch on Sky Digital, however, a March 2007 launch date is confirmed. [B]CNN IBN[/B] Date of launch: None specified Comments from broadcaster: Since the departure of South Asia World, which streamed CNN IBN from India, concerned viewers have contacted BizAsia.co.uk asking if the channel will be returning independently. A spokesman for CNN IBN said: "South Asia World is renegotiating its distribution contracts in the UK. While the process is underway, the channel will briefly be off air. We will be back on air as soon as possible. Meanwhile, you could still access our news feeds online at www.ibnlive.com." [B]Winstar TV[/B] Date of launch: Monday 30th April 2007 Comments from broadcaster: A free-to-air Asian entertainment channel. However the channel could face delays if an internal agreement is not reached. [B]Sabras Radio[/B] Date of launch: None specified Comments from broadcaster: The Midland's most popular Asian radio station Sabras Radio will be going live on Sky Digital by May/June 2007. [B]Aapna Channel[/B] Date of launch: March 2007 Comments from broadcaster: The UK's first Pahari channel looking at a March 2007 launch. [B]DM Kashmiri[/B] Date of launch: None specified Comments from broadcaster: DM Digital will be launching the UK's first all-Kashmiri channel in the first half of this year. [/QUOTE]
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