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History

A regional language satellite channel was launched on 15 August 1991, which became 24 hrs channel on 1 January 2000. This channel was commonly known as DD-9 Kannada which came to be later on christened as "Chandana",on April 5, 2000 which true to its name has been the true cultural ambassador of the State. It is the Kannada language satellite channel supported by Doordarshan studios in Bengaluru and Kalaburgi. It has entertainment serials, infotainment programmes, news & current affairs, social programmes and film programmes as its major content. In terrestrial mode, DD Chandana is available to 81.7% of the population of Karnataka. Today Doordarshan Bangalore covers an area of 76.2% and population of 82.4%. DD Chandana has also telecasted programmes on promotion of fire safety at home work place, industry and at community level. Some of the past programs were: Agni Sanchike weekly T.V. serial programme and Fire Warden Organization, to provide an opportunity to volunteers to join hands with the Fire Services in improving fire safety awareness and quick reaction habits in the community. Chandana channel also telecasted 20 commissioned programs, documentaries and software such as drama, telefilms and serials during the year 2004.

List of programmes

The channel has given the audience a number of memorable programmes of which most popular being * Dance Samara- Dance reality show *Gana Chandana - Singing reality show * Varthegalu ''(meaning: News)'' - News program * Chitramanjari ''(meaning: Picture snow)'' - Program on Kannada film songs * Thatt Antha Heli ''(meaning: Answer in a flash)'' - Quiz program * Suththona Namma Nadu ''(meaning: Lets travel our place)'' - A program on Karnataka state travel guide * Kathaa Saritha/Maalike/ ''(meaning: Story garland)'' - A showcase of numerous short stories of Kannada literature * Karnataka Shasthreeya Sangeetha ''(meaning: Classical music)'' - Musical program * Belagu ''(meaning: Lighten)'' - Interview program of any renowned Guest * Chalanchitra ''(meaning: Movie)''

Technology

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External links

Doordarshan Official Internet site

Doordarshan news site

An article at PFC
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