Akaal Channel is a UK based, free-to-air satellite television channel which is dedicatedly focused on Sikhism and the Sikh community. Founded by Amrik Singh Kooner, the channel also broadcasts across 44 countries, including Europe, on satellite television.[1][2][3] Formerly known as Sikh TV,[4] the channel has a center in Amritsar as well.[1][5][6][7]
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| Broadcast area | International |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Birmingham, UK |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Punjabi, English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Amrik Singh Kooner |
| History | |
| Launched | 2 September 2013 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| akaalchannel.tv | Watch live |
Awards and recognition
edit- Sikhs in Media at 7th Annual Sikhs Award, London[8]
- The channel was reported to rank at number 21 in the category of UK Asian Entertainment TV channels at the end of April 2019.[9]
- Best World Sikh Media, Annual Sikh Awards 2017[10][11]
Programming
editThe channel features a one-hour current affairs program weekly called 'Big Question.[6]
Humanitarian aid
editThe channel also has an 'Akaal Channel Aid' which is a humanitarian agency.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "UK based Akaal Channel opens its sub-centre in Amritsar". sikh24.com. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ "Ofcom | TV Cable and Satellite". static.ofcom.org.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ Preece, Ashley (29 April 2019). "Mayor Andy Street's TV gaffe after calling Sikh gurdwara a mosque". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ "New Sikh TV channel launching in January 2013 on Sky UK".
- ^ "Anglo Sikh Wars: Battles, Treaties and Relics project and exhibition". Sikh Museum Initiative. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Worcestershire family lawyer fronts new TV talk show". Midlands Business News. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ Singh, Imroze. "Leadership & The Khalsa". Sikh Research Institute. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "SPECIAL REPORT: 7th Annual Sikh Awards in London". Local News for British Asian and Indian Community in London. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ Baddhan, Raj (7 May 2019). "UK TV Reach: Star Plus stays solid at No.1; Sony TV at No.2". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy". dailysikhupdates.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Sikh Award Ceremony 2016 (SEWA and IFA)". SikhNet. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Cylone Fani aftermath: ITI students rebuild homes, Sikh NGOs feed thousands, as Bhubaneswar limps back to normalcy". Firstpost. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
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