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Aksh Optifibre obtains Rs 961 million AP broadband project
BANGALORE: Optic Fibre Cables manufacturer Aksh Optifibre Limited has received a Rs 961 million order for the Andhra Pradesh broadband project, for the supply of Optical Fibre Cables for Phase 1, which is to be delivered in nine months.
The ambitious project seeks to connect all villages across the State and 40,000 government offices by June 2005. Expected to bridge the digital divide, the project proposes creating a 10-gigabyte pipe up to the district level, a 1-gigabyte network up to Mandal-level and 100 megabyte up to villages to bring e-governance services to the doorstep of people through Internet kiosks.
This network will be the backbone for the IT kiosks to be set up in the villages — would be either single or multi-terminal systems, which will provide various services in an online, offline and interactive mode for, both, voice and data and will be connected to the district data-centres and the state data-centre, states an official release.
On completion this will be the country’s largest e-rural project offering, G2C, G2B, B2B, B2C and C2C services providing ample scope for government departments, businesses, entrepreneurs, NGOs and organizations of all kinds to create and manage services addressed to the rural citizens and markets. The G2C and G2B services, currently available on the government portal, will also be linked.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
