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Egyptian channel Nile News joins AsiaSat 2
MUMBAI: Asian satellite operator AsiaSat and Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) have announced the signing of a new lease agreement.
ERTU will use C-band capacity on AsiaSat 2 to broadcast the Nile News television channel and two radio channels El-Bernameg Al-Aam and El-Quran El-Karim across Asia and Australasia.
These Arabic services target the expanding Arabic speaking community across 50 countries and regions within AsiaSat 2’s C-band footprint.
ERTU acting chairman Ibrahim Al Akabawy says, “We are very excited that we are now offering more comprehensive Egyptian programming abroad. The launch of Nile News on AsiaSat 2 will extend our reach to whole of Asia and Australasia with the latest news from our country and the Arab region. By joining this powerful broadcast platform, we are able to distribute our services effectively and instantaneously to rebroadcast stations, cable headends, hotel networks, embassies and direct-to-home viewers in the region.”
Asiasat CEO Peter Jackson says, “ERTU is one of the leading public broadcasters in the Middle East. The addition of Nile News and the two radio channels brings to viewers in this region more choice and information about Egypt and the Middle East. We are pleased to welcome them onboard during Ramadan this year.”
The Nile News channel and El-Bernameg Al-Aam and El-Quran El-Karim radio channels are available on AsiaSat 2 in C-band with the following reception parameters:
Transponder: 1A
Frequency: 3660 MHz
Polarisation: Vertical
Modulation: QPSK
Symbol Rate: 27.5 Msym/sec
FEC: 3/4
ERTU was established as Egypt’s national broadcaster in 1954. It is currently broadcasting many terrestrial television and radio channels in Egypt as well as satellite channels for overseas services.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
