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TRAI’s latest order on cable TV services in hotels
New Delhi 24th March 2006: Subject: “Amendment to Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Second) Tariff Order, 2004 (6 of 2004) dated 1.10.2004.
1.TRAI, in pursuance to the observations of Hon’ble Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) and the representation of Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI), considered appropriate, in the interim, to extend the protection of
ceiling of tariffs for cable and broadcasting services to the commercial
consumers.
For this purpose, TRAI, on 7.3.2006, issued a Tariff Amendment Order (Fourth Amendment) extending protection of ceiling on cable charges in respect of Commercial Cable Subscriber(s) at the level prevailing as on 1 March 2006.
2. As a part of the consultation process and as a first step,
inputs from groups representing hotels and broadcasters were invited.
During the process, group of broadcasters represented that a vast majority of the hotels and commercial establishments obtain cable services through cable operators without requisite authorization from the broadcasters which tantamounts to piracy of signals and that this may lead to legitimization of the present unauthorized arrangements between a commercial establishment and the cable operators.
3. The above mentioned representation was considered by TRAI.
With a view to bring clarity to the interpretation of the amended Tariff
Order dated 7.3.2006, it has been decided to add an explanation below the 2nd Proviso inserted by amendment dated 7.3.2006.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
