All India Radio network is a government radio network. AIR network is spread all over India covering a significant area of the country. All India Radio Guwahati is one of the most popular radio, and people love to listen to it. This radio channel is a source of news and updates. People find it an authentic source of information regarding government programs and business updates. This channel is serving the city for six decades. Guwahati station is serving with three broadcast channels. Although in recent times TV and print media are preferred over the radio but still this radio channel has a large number of listeners.
History of All India Radio Guwahati:
The origin of this radio was from Shillong Guwahati Station of All India Radio. All India Radio Guwahati was launched on the 1st of July in 1948. In 1953 this channel was shifted to Guwahati. In 1957 it was shifted to Chandmari, and still, headquarter is in Chandmari.
Language of Programming:
The major population of Guwahati speaks Assamese. Many people also speak and understand Hindi and the English language. So the language of the programming of AIR Guwahati includes Assamese, English, Hindi, Nepali, Tiwa, Sanskrit, and Karbi. All these languages are common in Assam.
Frequency:
All India Radio Guwahati broadcasts on three different frequencies. Frequency A and B are AM channels, while CBS channel is an FM radio.
A frequency: it is an AM frequency that broadcasts at 729 kHz meters: 411.5 Guwahati.
B frequency: it s also an AM frequency. Broadcast at 1035 kHz meters: 289.9 Guwahati.
FM frequency: it broadcast at 100.8 MHZ
Areas covered:
AIR Guwahati covers twelve districts of Assam. Names of these districts are Karbi, Barpeta, Anglong, Kamrup, Morigoan, Nalbari, Nagoan, Bongigaon, Darang, Dhubri, Sonitpur, Goalpara and Kokrajhar.
Format:
This is a government radio, which provides news and updates from all over the country. Its programming format is based on news, education, entertainment, talk shows, weather, and sports updates. This channel provides broadcast services in two transmissions. Some programs are broadcasting in the morning from 7:00 to 8:30. The second shift of its transmission is from 5:00 PM to 9:15 PM. The primary focus of programming is on educating the people and keeping them updated with things happening around them.
Programs:
Morning information program: This is the morning show broadcasted at 7:15 AM.
Women’s program: This show is based on women’s talks. All topics of women’s interest discussed here. Women’s empowerment, household tasks, issues regarding women’s jobs, and social issues are significant topics. It on-air on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 12:30 PM.
Science Magazine: This show is consists of scientific researches and articles.
Regional news in Assamese: It on-air three times a day at 8:50 AM, 6:45 PM, and 9:25 PM.
Songs on request: It is an entertainment show. The audience calls this show and requests them to play their favorite song or dedicate songs to their friends and loved ones. It broadcasted at 7:30 AM every Monday and Wednesday.
Contact Details:
Address: Chandmari, Guwahati 781003, Assam India.
Contact number: + 91 361 266 0378/+ 91 361 266 2636.
Fax: + 91 361 266 0378.
E-Mail: sd@airguwahati.gov/Request@airguwahati.gov.in
Official Website: airguwahati.gov.in
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