Pulwama Terror attack: IT Ministry issues advisory to TV channels; Cabinet Committee on security to meet tomorrow

The Cabinet Committee for Security is being reported to meet tomorrow at 9:15 am in reference to the recent Pulwama terror attack in which 42 soldiers have been martyred so far

IT Ministry, Cabinet Committee on Security, TV Channels- True Scoop

The Cabinet Committee for Security is being reported to meet tomorrow at 9:15 am in reference to the recent Pulwama terror attack in which 42 soldiers have been martyred so far.

Also, The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all the private TV channels to adhere to the Programme and Advertising Code as prescribed in the Cable Television Networks(Regulation) Act, 1995. The advisory read as,

To,

All Private Satellite TV Channels,

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(Regulation) Act, 1995 and the Rules frames thereunder.

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 the maintenence 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.

All private satellite TV vhanels are requested to ensure strict compliance of the above.


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