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New Delhi : The Government has requested all private Satellite TV channels to adhere to the guidelines issued from time to time on the coverage of terror attacks.
On various occasions in the past, this Ministry has issued advisories for private Satellite TV channels to broadcast content strictly in adherence to the Programme and Advertising Code as prescribed in the Cable Television Networks (Regulations) Act, 1995, and the rules framed thereunder, the Government said.
In light of the recent terrorist attack, TV Channels are advised to be particularly cautious with regard to any content which: (I) is likely to encourage or incite violence or contains anything against maintenance of law and order or which promotes anti -national attitudes: and /or (ii) contains anything affecting the integrity of the nation, and ensure that no such content is telecast which is violative of these Codes, the Government said. All private satellite TV channels have been requested to ensure strict compliance of the above, according to a PIB release.