1. Cable Television Network Act, 1993
  2. Cable Television Network Act, 1995
  3. Cable Television Network Act, 1997
  4. Cable Television Network Act, 1999
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Option 2 : Cable Television Network Act, 1995

The correct answer is Cable Television Network Act, 1995.

  • The West Bengal government has issued an advisory to MSOs and Cable TV operators to refrain from transmitting any content which violates the Cable Television Network Act, 1995.
  • The statement given by the West Bengal Government was - "It has been found on earlier occasions and recently that several satellite TV channels are transmitting coverage of news and incidents in such a manner which are misleading, sensationalized and having communal tone and are likely to cause a breach of peace in the State and all of which appear to be violative of the Program Code as defined under Section 5 of the Cable Television, Networks (Regulation) Rules.'
  • An advisory has also been issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting dated April 23, 2022, to all private satellite TV channels to refrain from transmitting any content which violates the Cable Television Network Act, 1995. 

 DD Bangla

  • Launched in 1975 as Doordarshan Kendra Kolkata. 
  • It broadcasts from Kolkata, Shantiniketan, and Jalpaiguri.
  • Programs broadcast by the channel include Bibaho Obhijan, Rongo Tamaasha, Eto sur ar eto gaan, Madhyamik classes, and others.
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