Arasu Cable

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  Bad News = Blackout: Behind Tamil Nadu's Rising Media Censorship

  Instances compiled by an association of Tamil Nadu journalists suggest multiple cases of 'blackouts' simply for reporting news critical of the government. Among the cases cited are: in February this year, Satyam TV was blacked out for a day on Arasu Cable for reporting on the protests in Tuticorin against a plant by mining giant Vedanta.

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  Poll Panel Orders Transfer of Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV's Managing Director

  The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of the Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation after political parties alleged that the government controlled body is blocking many television channels including those run by groups of business houses affiliated to the opposition.

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  Jayalalithaa Launches Internet For Every Household Project

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today launched the government's broadband internet scheme at affordable cost through the state-owned Arasu Cable TV Corporation Limited.

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  Tamil Nadu Government Launches Internet Services For Every Household

  Tamil Nadu government today launched internet services to every household through the state-owned Arasu Cable TV Corporation.

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  Tamil Nadu Government to Offer Internet Services; to Implement BharatNet

  Tamil Nadu government today said it will provide internet services, including IPTV, through the state-run cable TV operator TACTV and implement the Centre's broadband project "BharatNet" linking more than 12,500 rural local bodies in the state at an investment of Rs 3,000 crore.

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  Tamil Nadu Seeks Digital Licence For State-Run Cable TV Operator

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today urged Union Finance and Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley to take steps to issue the "Digital Addressable System" licence to the Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation without any further loss of time.

• Inter-ministerial group to study TRAI recommendations

  An inter ministerial group has been set up to examine recommendations made by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on whether the Centre or state governments should be allowed to enter broadcasting.

• UBS removes Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp from model portfolio

  UBS said the fiscal 2013 outlook for Dr. Reddy's is "strong", driven by the continued expansion of its U.S. business.

• Sun TV shares jump on tie-up with Arasu Cable

  Sun TV was suffering a loss of Rs 10 crore per month because it was not available on Arasu Cable.

• Sun TV shares fall 4% on Kotak downgrade

  There has been no update on Arasu Cable deal and subscription revenue, Kotak said.

• Sun TV shares up 7% after analyst meet

  Shares of media company Sun TV rose over 7 per cent in intra-day trade on Friday after analysts met with company executives to discuss declining revenue and deterioration in working capital.

• Jaya govt to nationalise cable TV network

  From an election promise to a state policy. The J Jayalalitha led AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu spelled out its policy framework on Friday, with a string of initiatives including a decision to revive the government-run Arasu Cable TV Corporation and the roll out of freebies that were announced in the run-up to the elections. The Governor'...

• Jayalalithaa takes on Maran Brothers on cable TV turf

  Jayalalithaa has made good on one of the major promises of her election campaign - she has made cable television available in Tamil Nadu through a government service. For Rs 70, customers will be able to get 90 channels. Most private operators charge double that for similar services.