I&B Ministry Asks Private Channels To Strictly Comply With Programme Code

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on October 9 issued an advisory to private TV channels and warned them to adhere by the 'Programme and Advertising Codes'. The ministry pointed out the rules of the Programme Code and advised the channels to refrain from airing "obscene and defamatory" content. Further, the channels are expected to avoid content which "criticises, maligns or slander any individual in person or certain groups."