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Zee24 Ghanta organises 14th Ananya Samman
Mumbai : Zee 24 Ghanta successfully organised the 14th edition of Ananya Samman, a platform to appreciate and reward individuals who have selflessly contributed to the society through their exemplary humanitarian works. This on-ground event held in Kolkata, was graced by various dignitaries of the city.
Emphasising on the key objective of Ananya Samman, ZEE Media CEO Abhay Ojha said “Initiatives like Ananya Samman is a step forward to encourage the viewers & the citizens of the country at large, to make this world a better place. Through Ananya Samman, the channel has been felicitating & honouring visionaries for their outstanding contributions to the society.”
Ananya Sadharan (which brings to light the achievements of individuals from various walks of life who have dedicated their lives to the service of society despite various barriers), Ananya Samman (rewards people who have contributed to society through art, literature, cinema, sports and have excelled, overcoming any kind of language and regional barriers), and Ananya Maha Samman (an inspiration for the ages to come).
The exemplary work done by some of the good Samaritans of the society who have been rewarded with Ananya Sadharan Samman are as follows:
Babunath Tudu
He constructed an ashram in Bankura, West Bengal to take care of the tribal children, providing them with their basic needs – food, shelter & education.
Ambarish Nag Chowdhury
He created a HAM Radio to help and find estranged individuals in various public gatherings. This initiative has helped in rescuing more than 200 people. Additionally, he also assisted disaster management team of the Indian Army during various operations.
Anil Garai-
He has been planting trees in the barren lands and converted them into a considerable amount of vegetation in the remotest part of West Bengal for over 40 years.
Kartick Mondal
He converted his house into a local school to allow the children of his village receive basic education.
Sanjit Jadab
A budding sportsperson in his teens was unable to pursue his dream of becoming one due to financial issues. Today, he provides free training to athletes who have represented the nation in various international sports events.
In addition to the above, the channel also felicitated Dev (Bengali actor), Shantanu Moitra, Chandra Bhattacharya (artist), Dr. Partha Kumar Sarkar (Scientist, Bharat Biotech), Jhulan Goswami with the Ananya Samman while Mary Kom and Leander Paes were presented with the Ananya Maha Samman awards this year.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
