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| Country | India |
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| Broadcast area | India |
| Headquarters | Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Assamese |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Prag Network (AM Television Pvt Ltd) |
| Key people | Dr Sanjive Narain, CMD |
| Sister channels | Rengoni |
| History | |
| Launched | 4 March 2001 |
| Links | |
| Website | pragnews.com |
Prag News also known as Prag is a 24-hour Assamese news channel. It is the oldest local news channel of Assam owned by A M Television Pvt. Ltd. based in Guwahati.[1][better source needed] The channel has many times shared false claims or fake news through their platform.[2]
It was launched on 4 March 2001 as a cable-based television channel.[3] The channel covers local, national and international news and various other programs.
Prag News, once falsely reported that, Bandana Kalita, a accused in a murder case had demanded pork while in custody. The news channel also alleged that she had mutilated the victims' bodies and stored them in a refrigerator.[2]
However, at a press conference, Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Bora clarified, “In our investigation, we have not found anything about any fridge.” When questioned by reporters about the accused's alleged demand for chicken, he dismissed it with a laugh, stating, “You also reported about a fridge… but we never mentioned it.”[2]
It has also become embroiled in controversy following the resignation of a pregnant employee. Ranjita Rabha, a reporter, resigned on May 5, allegedly under pressure from the management due to her pregnancy.[4]
Rabha had transitioned to desk duties in late January, which reportedly did not sit well with her managers, who expressed a preference for “agile people” in the workplace.[4]
- ^ "Satellite News Channel launched in Northeast India". indiantelevision.com. 28 December 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2015.[dead link]
- ^ a b c Deep, Pratyush. "In Assam, a double murder triggers fake media angles, from bodies in fridge to chicken in custody". newslaundry.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Prag now a satellite channel". assamtribune.com. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b Sharma, Ayan (26 May 2020). "'Made to feel unwanted': Pregnant employee says Assamese TV channel forced her to quit". Newslaundry. Retrieved 18 September 2024.