Announcing HAM FEST INDIA 24: A Celebration of Unity and Passion in Kolkata

Announcing HAM FEST INDIA 24: A Celebration of Unity and Passion in Kolkata

"KEEP THE WAVES ALIVE"

We are beyond excited to share some truly wonderful news with you! The bond we've built through OSCAR India has always been strong, and today, with immense pride and gratitude, we are announcing that OSCAR India will be hosting *HAM FEST INDIA 24 in the City of Joy, Kolkata!*

Thank you all for the overwhelming love and trust you have placed in us. We have received confirmation, including a heartfelt endorsement from the esteemed organizers of HFI23 (Gujarat Institute of Amateur Radio). Their trust in us further fuels our commitment to make this event unforgettable.

Mark your calendars: This year, HAM FEST INDIA 24 is officially scheduled for the 14th and 15th of December.

As of today, we're just 110 days away from gathering to celebrate our shared passion, connect, and create lasting memories. The event venue will be conveniently located within 12 km of major railway stations such as Sealdah, Howrah, and Kolkata, and within 10 km of the airport.

Please make all necessary travel arrangements. The exact venue address will be shared 90 days before the event.

For the latest updates, keep visiting the official website of HAM FEST INDIA 2024: www.hfi24.in

(YL Sayani, VU3OIS, Public Relations Officer, OSCAR INDIA, Assistant Media Director, AISMIT)

Special broadcast/programs for India's 78th Independence Day on 15th Aug, 2024

Special  broadcast/programs for India's 78th Independence Day on 15th Aug, 2024

India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on 15th August 2024, details of special programs by Akashvani for the occasion is as follows:

14th August 2024 (Wednesday) 1330 UTC (7.00 pm IST) onwards "Address to the Nation" on the eve of Independence Day in Hindi and English by Smt.Draupadi Murmu, Hon'ble President of India.

All stations of Akashvani will relay this on MW, SW & FM.

MW Frequencies : http://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/mw/freq.htm

FM Frequencies : http://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/fm/airfreq.htm

Also on DTH Channels/ airlivenews 24x7

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15th August 2024 (Thursday) 0130-0240 UTC (0700-0810 hrs IST)

Akashvani will broadcast live broadcast the running commentary in English and Hindi on the Flag Hoisting and Prime Minister's address to the nation to be held at Red Fort, New Delhi between 0130-0240 UTC (0700-0810 hrs IST) on 15th August, 2024 on the following SW frequencies.

English:

15260 kHz Bengaluru 500 kW

Hindi:

11805 kHz New Delhi 100 kW

15410 kHz Bangalore 500 kW

The External Services on the above frequencies in Indonesian, Nepali & Baluchi scheduled  at this same time will be not there on that day.

The Regional SW Station (Leh) will start using their day time frequencies about 1 hour or more earlier than usual on 15th August as follows to relay the commentary. This may provide enhanced reception of stations than on normal days.

kHz     kW       Station

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4760    2.5       Leh          

All stations of Akashvani (AIR) on MW, FM & 'Akashvani AIR' YouTube Channel will relay the running commentary.

MW Frequencies : http://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/mw/freq.htm

FM Frequencies : http://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/fm/airfreq.htm

Live streaming of the above programs is available in:

https://www.youtube.com/@akashvaniair

http://allindiaradio.gov.in/

https://mib.gov.in/media/all-india-radio

Reception Reports to :

Please submit your reception reports on line at: https://prasarbharati.gov.in/reception-report/

or by email to:  spectrum-manager@prasarbharati.gov.in

or by postal mail to :

Director (Spectrum Management & Synergy)

Akashvani (All India Radio),

Room No. 204, Akashvani Bhawan,

Parliament Street

New Delhi110001, India

Independence Day events are also available live on Doordarshan TV on all their channels .Try the following links :

https://prasarbharati.gov.in/live-tv/

DD National:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3RhpgO2ItQ

DD News: http://webcast.gov.in/

(Jose Jacob & Alokesh Gupta)

 

Jonathan Munro to become BBC News Global Director

Jonathan Munro will take up the post of BBC News Global Director from September. In this new role, spanning international services, he will be Director of the BBC World Service, oversee BBC Monitoring and remain Deputy CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs.

Full story at :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/jonathan-munro-to-become-bbc-news-global-director