PTC Punjabi
Encyclopedia
PTC Punjabi is a popular Punjabi
television network from India and is owned by PTC Network. It features general interest programming including news, dramas, comedies, music and talk shows. PTC Punjabi commenced operations in August 2008 and in a years time has become the most popular television network in Punjab
.
In 2009, PTC Punjabi expanded its reach internationally, it launched in the USA on DirecTV
on 23 August 2009. In September 2009, a Canadian version launched via a partnership with Channel Punjabi Television. In early 2010, PTC Punjabi was removed from DirecTV
for unknown reasons. On 25 August 2010, PTC Punjabi launched on Dish Network
, making the channel available in the USA once again.
In July 2010 PTC Punjabi was launched in Australia & New Zealand on Konnect TV Network, In 2011 on VisionAsia (Australia & New Zealand) however the version in Australia is taking live feeds from India and DOES NOT INCLUDE: Punjabi NEWS, Straight Talk, The Masters, Lokbani, Guftagu, Prime Time, Majha Malwa News, or Chal Meray Naal. The Australian Broadcast of PTC Punjabi is only deemed good for Live Telecast of Gurbani from Sri Harmandir Sahib, but otherwise the channel is lacking content as compared to the offerings of PTC Punjabi in North America (Canada,USA) & India.
PTC also hosts the annual PTC Punjabi music awards and hosted for the first time PTC Punjabi film awards in 2011.
From 1 November to 20 November PTC Punjabi along with its sister networks PTC News
and PTC CHAK DE gave live broadcasts of the 2011 Kabaddi World Cup
.It gave live broadcasts of the opening and closing Ceremonies.
Gurbani: a religious program that engages the audience spiritually, specifically Gurbani prayers from the Sri Hazoor Sahib (Nanded) from India to various gurudwaras in the U.S.
News Bulletin: Punjabi News featuring the widest network of reporters and cameraman across Punjab.
Straight Talk: a hard hitting talk show with political and community leaders in a format that allows for straight and candid discussion on current issues. Straight Talk has featured individuals sucfully acquainted with the entire family in an informal and entertaining format.
The Masters: an unplugged anchor based show "Punjab Dei Sitare", a fleet of legendary singers who will perform live with well modulated voices that resound from all possible corners of the world, where Punjabi Diaspora exist.
Lokbani: offers a platform for the common person of Punjab to ask their elected representatives questions directly. Also, discussions with local area counselors and government authorities regarding local problems.
Miss PTC Punjabi: Miss PTC Punjabi is a stepping stone to the world of glitz, glamour, adulation and fame. An endeavor to bring the talent and beauty of Punjab to an international platform.
Guftagu: Based on walk-the-talk format where Ritesh Lakhi candidly chats up top leaders from various walks of life.
Primetime News: Featuring two news anchors who present the entire day's big stories in a lively, chatty format.
Majha, Malwa and Doaba Daily News Update: Special updates from MAJHA, MALWA & DOABA belts of Punjab catering to local happenings.
Chal Mere Naal: A travel based show in Punjab about exciting, beautiful and safe destinations to travel across India and abroad.
It also telecated two hit pakistani drama serials Najiah and Koi lamha Gulab Ho which used to telecast on humtv of pakistan.
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
television network from India and is owned by PTC Network. It features general interest programming including news, dramas, comedies, music and talk shows. PTC Punjabi commenced operations in August 2008 and in a years time has become the most popular television network in Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
.
In 2009, PTC Punjabi expanded its reach internationally, it launched in the USA on DirecTV
DirecTV
DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ...
on 23 August 2009. In September 2009, a Canadian version launched via a partnership with Channel Punjabi Television. In early 2010, PTC Punjabi was removed from DirecTV
DirecTV
DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ...
for unknown reasons. On 25 August 2010, PTC Punjabi launched on Dish Network
Dish Network
Dish Network Corporation is the second largest pay TV provider in the United States, providing direct broadcast satellite service—including satellite television, audio programming, and interactive television services—to 14.337 million commercial and residential customers in the United States. Dish...
, making the channel available in the USA once again.
In July 2010 PTC Punjabi was launched in Australia & New Zealand on Konnect TV Network, In 2011 on VisionAsia (Australia & New Zealand) however the version in Australia is taking live feeds from India and DOES NOT INCLUDE: Punjabi NEWS, Straight Talk, The Masters, Lokbani, Guftagu, Prime Time, Majha Malwa News, or Chal Meray Naal. The Australian Broadcast of PTC Punjabi is only deemed good for Live Telecast of Gurbani from Sri Harmandir Sahib, but otherwise the channel is lacking content as compared to the offerings of PTC Punjabi in North America (Canada,USA) & India.
PTC also hosts the annual PTC Punjabi music awards and hosted for the first time PTC Punjabi film awards in 2011.
From 1 November to 20 November PTC Punjabi along with its sister networks PTC News
PTC News
class="wikitable" | PTC NEWS | Owner | PTC Networks | Type | Entertainment | Dish Network | not available | Watch India | channel 78 | Dish tv | channel 806 | Tata Sky | channel 882 | Airtel digital TV | channel 584...
and PTC CHAK DE gave live broadcasts of the 2011 Kabaddi World Cup
2011 Kabaddi World Cup
Pearls Kabaddi World Cup 2011 was the second edition of the circle style Kabaddi World Cup played in Punjab, India and overall fourth Kabaddi World Cup...
.It gave live broadcasts of the opening and closing Ceremonies.
Programming
Some of the most popular programs on PTC Punjabi include:Gurbani: a religious program that engages the audience spiritually, specifically Gurbani prayers from the Sri Hazoor Sahib (Nanded) from India to various gurudwaras in the U.S.
News Bulletin: Punjabi News featuring the widest network of reporters and cameraman across Punjab.
Straight Talk: a hard hitting talk show with political and community leaders in a format that allows for straight and candid discussion on current issues. Straight Talk has featured individuals sucfully acquainted with the entire family in an informal and entertaining format.
The Masters: an unplugged anchor based show "Punjab Dei Sitare", a fleet of legendary singers who will perform live with well modulated voices that resound from all possible corners of the world, where Punjabi Diaspora exist.
Lokbani: offers a platform for the common person of Punjab to ask their elected representatives questions directly. Also, discussions with local area counselors and government authorities regarding local problems.
Miss PTC Punjabi: Miss PTC Punjabi is a stepping stone to the world of glitz, glamour, adulation and fame. An endeavor to bring the talent and beauty of Punjab to an international platform.
Guftagu: Based on walk-the-talk format where Ritesh Lakhi candidly chats up top leaders from various walks of life.
Primetime News: Featuring two news anchors who present the entire day's big stories in a lively, chatty format.
Majha, Malwa and Doaba Daily News Update: Special updates from MAJHA, MALWA & DOABA belts of Punjab catering to local happenings.
Chal Mere Naal: A travel based show in Punjab about exciting, beautiful and safe destinations to travel across India and abroad.
It also telecated two hit pakistani drama serials Najiah and Koi lamha Gulab Ho which used to telecast on humtv of pakistan.