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  • News18 Bihar-Jharkhand brings an extensive coverage of Chhath 2023

    News18 Bihar-Jharkhand brings an extensive coverage of Chhath 2023

    Mumbai: News18 Bihar-Jharkhand is all set to present its viewers with the biggest coverage of Chhath Puja. The most revered festival of the region, Chhath, is more than just a tradition– it’s a cultural phenomenon.

    Through various shows and segments, the special programming is tailor-made to immerse the viewers in devotion. The programming will include live coverage of the celebrations from Patna, Ranchi, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Noida, Jaipur, Bhopal, Raipur, Bhuvneshwar, Guwahati and Hyderabad. There will be Live telecast on all 4 days of the festival – Nahay Khaay, Kharna, Evening Arghya to Surya, Morning Arghya to Surya. The programming will bring to the viewers all aspects of Chhath festival – facts about the festival, preparations, and rituals in an interesting format. Additionally, the programming will also showcase popular Chhath songs by renowned singers.

    Stay tuned to News18 Bihar/Jharkhand for the biggest coverage on Chhath 2023 from 17 November to 20 November.

  • News18 Bihar / Jharkhand to organise Seemanchal Conclave 2023 in Purnea

    News18 Bihar / Jharkhand to organise Seemanchal Conclave 2023 in Purnea

    Mumbai: News18 Bihar Jharkhand news Channel, will be organising the “Seemanchal Conclave 2023,” an event dedicated to showcasing the remarkable progress achieved in Seemanchal and exploring its vast potential for future growth.

    Scheduled for 30 September 2023 at Purnea, the Seemanchal Conclave 2023 promises to bring together key dignitaries, thought leaders and experts to discuss the transformational journey of the Seemanchal region.

    The Chief Guest for the event will be  Bihar Minister of the Food & Consumer Protection Department Smt Lesi Singh. The event will also be graced by distinguished guests including Bihar  Minister of Minority Welfare  Md. Zama Khan and Bihar Former Deputy CM, Tarkishore Prasad.

    The Seemanchal Conclave 2023 is a significant milestone in acknowledging the achievements of the region and envisioning its future as a hub of development and prosperity.

    Stay tuned to News18 Bihar Jharkhand as we celebrate the success story of Seemanchal and chart a path towards a brighter future for this region.

  • News18’s Natkhat Kanha contest draws massive Janmashtami response

    News18’s Natkhat Kanha contest draws massive Janmashtami response

    Mumbai: Every year, India comes alive with the vibrant celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami, the auspicious festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees from across the nation immerse themselves in prayers and festivities, and News18, India’s number one news network, once again played a pivotal role in bringing the joyous spirit of this festival to life.

    The ‘Natkhat Kanha’ contest, a beloved tradition for News18 HSM Network, invited viewers to share heart-warming pictures of their children dressed as little Kanhas, echoing the playful spirit of Lord Krishna himself across its channels across the Hindi heartland, namely News18 Rajasthan, News18 Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh, News18 Bihar/Jharkhand, and News18 Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand.

    The contest received immense support and participation from the audience, both on the HSM channels and across various social media platforms, reaching an estimated 35 million individuals. Thousands of participants shared adorable images of their children dressed as Lord Krishna. The participation of various schools for the region added further to the excitement around the contest. 

  • Barc Wk36 – Wk39: News18 leads in HSM

    Barc Wk36 – Wk39: News18 leads in HSM

    Mumbai: Network18 group’s News18 has been having a safe and stable ride with its national Hindi as well as English news channels leading the show for several months in a row. It has now claimed leadership across all key Hindi-speaking markets (HSM).

    According to Barc data in Wk36–Wk39,TG: 15+, News18 Network has a 15.4 per cent market share, making it the country’s largest TV news network.

    News18 Bihar Jharkhand is the number one news channel in the state with a market share of 97.7 per cent. News18 UP & Uttarakhand, too, has topped the charts with a market share of 28.6 per cent, as compared to ABP Ganga’s market share of 26.2 per cent.

    News18 Rajasthan is the leading channel in the state with a market share of 57.9 per cent compared to 1st India News’ 31.6 per cent and India News Rajasthan’s 9.6 per cent.

    News18 Punjab/Haryana has claimed the key position too, with a market share of 32.1 per cent, compared to PTC News, Living India News, and MH One Prime’s 30.6 per cent, 22.1 per cent and 10.8 per cent respectively.

    Launched almost 45 days ago, News18 JKLH too has grabbed the top slot with a market share of 39.2 per cent compared to JKL 24×7 News and Gulistan News’ 36.1 per cent, and 24.7 per cent, respectively. 

    Commenting on the viewership data, Network18 CEO of Hindi news Karan Abhishek Singh said, “News18 India has been the number one national Hindi news channel for several months now. Now, News18 regional channels have claimed leadership across all key Hindi-speaking markets. It’s a message of great trust that our viewers have placed in us.”

    According to Barc ratings, News18 India bagged a 15.8 per cent market share in weeks 36–39, HSM-urban+rural, as compared to the 13 per cent share of TV9 Bharatvarsh and Aaj Tak’s 12.7 per cent.

    In the prime time slot of 2100-2200 hours (TG: 15+, HSM), News18 India’s Kishore Ajwani is ahead of Aaj Tak by 3.5 per cent with a 17.9 per cent market share in comparison to Aaj Tak’s Sudhir Chaudhary, who holds 14.4 per cent.

    Going strong on its leadership, CNN-News18, the English news channel of the Network18 group, has also fortified its position as the primary English news channel in the country by securing a market share of 31.6 per cent, as per Barc data (Wk36 – Wk 39, TG: 15+, HSM). Meanwhile, Republic TV holds the second slot with 26.6 per cent, and Times Now is in the third position with a 26.1 per cent market share.

    Even on the digital front, the News18 brands have been garnering solid traction, with their views increasing steadily across YouTube and other social media platforms.

    News18 has been heavily investing in technology and editorial resources to ensure that its content and presentation remain uniquely curated for the audience and far ahead of the competition.

  • News18 HSM network steps up to address key issues through special initiatives

    News18 HSM network steps up to address key issues through special initiatives

    Mumbai: News18 Network as India’s largest news network has always believed in raising and addressing issues that are affecting the people of the country and are often been overlooked. Staying true to its ethos, the network’s channels – News18 Bihar/Jharkhand and News18 Urdu announced two new campaigns on the birth anniversary of a great leader and a freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi.

    ‘Saaf Safai Zaroori Hai Bhai,’ a month-long campaign by News18 Bihar/Jharkhand aims to achieve the vision of a clean Bihar, which is an integral part to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean and hygienic India, with its capital being the dirtiest city. The campaign will find areas suffering from lack of sanitation and cleanliness and will adopt various means to improve the quality of life of citizens by enhancing excess to basic sanitation facilities and evoke a sense of responsibility by asking people to join hands and actively participate in cleanliness activities to achieve the aim of making Bihar a ‘swachh’ state. 

    The campaign will have three elements:

    Mr Clean, a dedicated reporter who will travel across the length & breadth of the state to bring updates on hygiene status in every corner.

    Swachchta Helpline, a special number, which will enable viewers to share images of areas lacking proper sanitation and cleanliness.

    Appreciating ‘Swachata Ke Hero,’ who are doing stellar work in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

    ‘Aurton Ka Haq: Koi Shak?’ by News18 Urdu is another three-four week-long campaign with the goal to combat discrimination against women and ensure equal rights, safety, and overall respect for all. The campaign will look at stories and case studies from across the country including belts where the minority community is dominant. Debates and other special shows will also be included to highlight key women-related issues and finding means to address them. Eminent personalities like Janab Imran Hussain Sahab, Delhi cabinet minister- food & supply, election and environment & forest, social activist Tahira Hasan, singer Pragnya Wakhlu are coming out in support of the campaign.

  • News18 Bihar Jharkhand announces special campaign for flood relief

    News18 Bihar Jharkhand announces special campaign for flood relief

    Mumbai: Bihar, amongst India’s most flood prone state reels under the havoc caused by floods every year. Over the years many lives, livestock and hundreds of crores of properties has been lost.

    News 18 Bihar/Jharkhand has launched a special campaign to lend a helping hand to the people of the state during this trying time. This special month-long initiative ‘Baadh Mein Aap key Saath’ will attempt to address the challenges that people face this time and also help people requiring assistance during the floods.

    The channel will run extensive content in the form of bulletins, debates and special shows focused on key issues such as ways and means of protecting one’s home & livestock, on taking care of one’s health and precautions to be taken to protect oneself from drowning. The campaign will also engage with leaders and policy-makers to understand the steps being taken to help the people of the state during this time.

    News18 Bihar Jharkhand will also deploy a dedicated reporter called the ‘Flood Reporter’ to bring regular updates on the flood situation, reaching out to flood-hit victims and highlighting their condition.

    The channel has also launched a dedicated helpline 62 81 28 06 36 for those requiring assistance, and will attempt to connect those in need of help with the requisite authorities to help facilitate outreach to such individuals.

  • Bhabhiji is back on News18 Bihar/ Jharkhand to finger the pulse of rural Bihar

    Bhabhiji is back on News18 Bihar/ Jharkhand to finger the pulse of rural Bihar

    NEW DELHI: As Bihar is gearing up for Panchayat elections, News18 Bihar / Jharkhand has launched its most popular show Bhabhiji Maidaan Mein Hain – the show that aims to decode what’s on the voter’s mind from a women’s perspective i.e., Bhabhiji.

    As the region’s leading news channel, News18 Bihar / Jharkhand firmly believes that elections are all about common people and it is therefore important for their voice, their issues and their aspirations to be heard. It is to this objective that Bhabhiji Maidaan mein has been launched on the channel again.

    The show will travel across major villages of Bihar undergoing elections and empowering people to highlight issues that are important to them. The show promises to discuss and debate issues that will have a direct impact on upcoming panchayat elections.

    Tune in to Bhabhiji Maidaan Mein Hain, daily at 5:30 pm and 9:30 am only on News18 Bihar / Jharkhand.

  • Catch the fastest and most accurate election results on News18 India & News18 Bihar Jharkhand

    Catch the fastest and most accurate election results on News18 India & News18 Bihar Jharkhand

    As the people of Bihar, along with the entire nation, await the final outcome of the fiercely fought political battle during the assembly elections, News18 India & News18 Bihar-Jharkhand have lined-up extensive programming for counting day on 10th November. The channels aim to bring the fastest results & trends, first reactions, in-depth analysis and a 360-degree view throughout the day until the final results are announced.

    Continuing its legacy of providing fastest and most accurate updates during critical elections, our team of reporters will be stationed on-ground across all the counting booths. The channels will gauge the mood of the political contenders, leaders and the voters from all the 243 constituencies and keep the viewers apprised of the latest happenings and major developments.

    The counting day programming will be led by senior journalist and anchors, Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Prateek Trivedi, Neha Pant, Brajesh Kumar Singh, Sukanya Rani & Diwakar Tiwari. The channel will also host discussions with renowned panel of experts, biggest newsmakers and commentators who will delve deep into the results. Both the channels will keep a close track of results and analyze the implications with eminent experts throughout the day.

    Watch the fastest, most accurate and exhaustive coverage of the counting day of Bihar elections on 10th November, 2020 from 6 AM on News18 India & News18 Bihar/ Jharkhand

  • News18’s extensive programming for Bihar assembly elections

    News18’s extensive programming for Bihar assembly elections

    NEW DELHI: As the excitement builds up for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, the first amidst the Covid2019 pandemic, major political parties are gearing up for a fierce battle. Capturing the latest happenings from ground zero, News18 Network’s News18 India and News18 Bihar-Jharkhand, have lined-up extensive programming. The extensive plan will aim to keep the viewers apprised about every single political development in the state leading up to the counting day.

    Reinforcing its commitment of bringing the most comprehensive electoral reportage through a wide array of diverse formats, News18 India will present its election programming under the umbrella branding ‘Sabse Bada Dangal’. Comprising channel’s renowned shows, – Bhaiyaji Kahin and Lapete Mein Netaji –, the programming will highlight the ground realities, connecting with the voters and viewers alike. Bhaiyaji Kahin, the unique travelogue-cum-chaupal show, will travel to Bihar giving voters there a platform to voice not only their concerns but also expectations from the next government. While, Lapete Mein Netaji will bring famous poets and politicians together for their unique take on the upcoming elections. A flagship show of the channel, it aims to bring much-needed humor and satire to intense political issues. Other specials are also being planned which will incorporate top stars from the state to flavor the intense electioneering with some local entertainment. The programming on the channel will also consist of debate shows which will bring focus on both key issues faced by voters as well as the political strategies being adopted by key political formations.

    News18 Bihar-Jharkhand will also be carrying extensive programming – Bihar Mein Kiski Bahar – on the biggest elections of 2020 in India. A number of special shows like Bahas Bihar Ki, a high-impact debate show will aim highlight issues that concern the voters the most. Through the unique show Bhabhiji Maidaan Mein Hai, the channel aims to decode what’s on the voter’s mind from a women’s perspective – a special character Bhabhiji, the anchor for the show, travels on-ground to capture the pulse of the voters through direct dialogue. Another special show “Litti Par Charcha” travels across popular Litti Chokha joints and engages in discussion with people at these eateries. Apart from these there will be a variety of other shows and segments giving viewers an unparalleled access and insight into these important elections.

    Bringing top newsmakers from across the leading political parties on a single platform, the channels will present the most impactful debates, discussions and innovative programming on Bihar elections. Supported by a team of experienced anchors, on-ground reporters and eminent experts, News18 Network will offer viewers unmatched coverage of these crucial state elections.

  • News18 Bihar / Jharkhand presents e-Agenda Bihar

    News18 Bihar / Jharkhand presents e-Agenda Bihar

    Mumbai – As the buzz around Bihar elections begins to build up, News18 Bihar / Jharkhand is all set to present e-Agenda Bihar – a platform that will bring different political parties and leaders across the spectrum to discuss and debate issues and strategies relating to the upcoming polls. The Agenda series, from News18 Network – India’s No. 1 News Network, has become established as the most definitive platform that brings a ring side view of the thinking and shaping political strategy in the lead- up to elections.

    e-Agenda Bihar promises to be a high impact virtual summit with participation from top leaders from Bihar. The show will have multiple sessions with an array of eminent panelists participating in each session. The sessions will revolve around the current political scenario and how it will impact the upcoming Assembly elections. From NDA’s plans to retain power to the relevance of a strong & combined opposition, from the effect of Lalu Yadav’s stranglehold on state politics to different electoral arithmetic impacting the outcome, the Summit will aim to touch upon crucial factors that will be defining the electoral discourse over the next few months in the state. There will also be a special session on the struggle of Bihari actors in Bollywood – a subject that is especially relevant given the recent suicide by the very talented actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

    Some of the top luminaries who will be a part of this virtual Summit include the Deputy CM of Bihar Sushil Modi, Leader of Opposition Tejaswi Yadav, LJP’s national president Chirag Paswan, former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi, state BJP chief Sanjay Jaiswal, state minister Neeraj Kumar, RJD’s state unit president Jagadanand Singh, RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha, JAP chief Pappu Yadav, RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav, Congress leader Prem Chandra Mishra, JDU leader Ajay Alok, MP & former Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari as well as actors Shekhar Suman&Akshara Singh.

    The programme will be telecast live on News18 Bihar Jharkhand and its social & digital platforms. News18 Bihar / Jharkhand as the state’s No.1 channel has always taken the lead on all key matters relating to Bihar. The channel has been at the forefront of covering elections bringing the most accurate and fastest updates on the same. News18 Bihar / Jharkhand is once again all geared up for the most comprehensive coverage of the upcoming Assembly elections kicking off its programming with e-Agenda Bihar.

    Tune in to e-Agenda Bihar, 12 PM onwards on 24th June, only on News18 Bihar / Jharkhand.