TV Today Network announces closure of Delhi Aaj Tak
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[Headline updated at 2125hrs on 31 May 2020. Earlier headline said Aaj Tak announces closure of Delhi Aaj Tak]
TV Today Network announced ceasing operations and transmission of Delhi Aaj Tak with effect from 30 June from in an internal communique Saturday, 30 May 2020. The 24x7 Hindi language channel was launched 14 years ago in May 2006. Journalists associated with the channel have been assured they will ve accommodated across other properties of TV Today Network, which has four other channels Aaj Tak (Hindi), India Today Television (English), Aajtak Tez (Hindi) and Aaj Tak HD (Hindi).
An image of the internal communique is reproduced below and its text is reproduced below the image for clarity.
To,
All DPOs
Delhi NCR
Subject: Discontinuation of “Delhi Aaj Tak” Channel on all Platforms.
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to inform you that we will be discontinuing operations and transmission of the “Delhi Aaj Tak” Channel (Hindi News Channel) w.ef. the midnight of 30 June, 2020.
Please take note accordingly.
Yours sincerely,
For T.V. Today Network Limited
K R Arora
Sr. Vice President (Distribution)
