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Network18’s ibn18 Broadcast Ltd. (formerly GBN),, India’s leading News Network, and the Lokmat Group, Maharashtra’s leading Newspaper group, present IBN-Lokmat - a 24-hour Marathi News and Current Affairs Channel. The legacy of these two renowned media powerhouses will give IBN-Lokmat a sense of immense credibility as well as access to a vast audience base. Going on air from April 6, IBN-Lokmat will be a world-class credible News channel for the highly aware and conscious ‘Progressive Marathi’. The channel is home to the finest new age multimedia journalists led by Nikhil Wagle as the Editor and Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN Network.
Through its content, programming, state-of-the-art broadcast centre, extensive infrastructure and international production quality, IBN-Lokmat will embark on the principle of delivering news with the spirit of ‘Chala, Jag Jinkuya!’ (Literally meaning, ‘Let’s conquer the World). As credible journalism empowers people it gives them the inner confidence to take control of their surroundings and bring about change. IBN-Lokmat seeks to do just that and more. With reporters in every district of Maharashtra, and access to national and global networks, IBN Lokmat promises to become a bridge between Maharashtra and the wider world.
Some IBN-Lokmat Shows:
'Sakaalchya Baatmya': a half-hour show at 7:00 am updating the viewers on the major headlines, including a look at the day’s newspapers.
‘Salaam Maharashtra’: The breakfast show with variety of content ranging from the regular news headlines to stories on culture, music, literature, film, theatre, business, economy, social issues, environment etc.
‘Market Watch’: 10 minutes before the markets open, IBN-Lokmat will take a brief view of the share market and the time of first bell.
‘Maharashtra Naama’: One hour show at 7:00 pm will be focused on the entire Maharashtra state with all nine bureaus reporting live through OB’s. This will be a multi anchor show where Mumbai will be connected to all four super bureaus – Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad and Pune.
‘Mega Baatmi’: The big news – a 30 min show at 8:00 pm will focus on the on major story/stories of the day
‘Prime Time’: Half hour prime time special at 9:00 pm will update on major developments in the field of politics, business, sports and entertainment.
‘Metro Meter’: Half-hour special at 10:00 pm that will discuss the issues related to the lifestyles, cultures and problems of life in the metros.
‘Show Time’: A half hour special at 10:30 pm, from the world of entertainment, music, fashion, films and theatre. Apart from reporting on what’s new in entertainment, it will also feature capsules on Marathi popular culture.
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