Akashvani Port Blair

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Akashvani Port Blair is the public service broadcasting radio station of Akashvani (formerly All India Radio) serving the union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Having first gone on air on June 2, 1963, the station has a long and storied history of serving as a vital communication lifeline for residents scattered across remote islands, providing critical regional connectivity, timely news updates, and public service broadcasts. Its programming is uniquely tailored to the multicultural and multilingual demographic of the islands, featuring localized content, regional folk music, public awareness campaigns, and talk shows. The station broadcasts on multiple frequencies to reach diverse listener bases, operating a 684 kHz Medium Wave (AM) service alongside an FM service on 100.9 MHz that broadcasts popular Vividh Bharati entertainment programmes. Programming includes news bulletins, current affairs discussions, cultural showcases, and community-centric features broadcast not only in major national languages like Hindi and English, but also incorporating regional dialects and Nicobarese to cater to indigenous island communities. This multilingual and culturally rich approach fosters a strong sense of community and regional identity across the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. Operated under Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster, Akashvani Port Blair functions from its headquarters located in Delanipur, Port Blair. In addition to traditional terrestrial AM and FM broadcasts, the station has embraced modern digital platforms, allowing island residents and global listeners to stream its broadcasts live online via digital media streams and mobile applications. This combination of historic terrestrial reach and modern streaming makes it an indispensable cultural and informational asset for the region.

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