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{{Infobox television channel<br />
| name = PTC Punjabi<br />
| logo = PTC Punjabi.png<br />
| logo_alt =<br />
| launch_date = {{start date|2008|8|6|df=y}}<br />
| website = [http://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in www.ptcpunjabi.co.in]<br />
| picture_format = [[16:9]] ([[1080p]], [[HDTV]])<br/>{{small|downscaled to [[letterboxed]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] and [[HDTV]] feed}}<br />
| network =<br />
| owner = G Next Media Pvt. Ltd<br />
| slogan =<br />
| country = India<br />
| area = India, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom & Ireland<br />
| headquarters = [[Chandigarh]], [[India]]<br />
| replaced =<br />
| web =<br />
| sat_serv_1 = [[Airtel digital TV|Airtel DTH]] <small>(India)</small><br />
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 555<br />
| sat_serv_2 = [[Reliance Digital TV|BIG TV]] <small>(India)</small><br />
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 953<br />
| sat_serv_3 = [[Dish TV]] <small>(India)</small><br />
<!--| sat_chan_3 = Channel 3 [[Konnect TV]]--><br />
| sat_chan_3 = Channel 1154<br />
| sat_serv_4 = [[Sun Direct DTH]] <small>(India)</small><br />
| sat_chan_4 = Channel 666<br />
| sat_serv_5 = [[Tata Sky]] <small>(India)</small><br />
| sat_chan_5 = Channel 1906<br />
| sat_serv_6 = [[Dish Network]] <small>(USA)</small><br />
| sat_chan_6 = Channel 9975 / 748-03 (Hopper)<br />
| sat_serv_7 = [[Sky UK|Sky]] <small>([[United Kingdom|UK]] & [[Ireland]])</small><br />
| sat_chan_7 = Channel 766<br />
| sat_serv_8 = [[Astra 2G]] <small>(Europe)</small><br />
| sat_chan_8 = 11656 V 22000 5/6<br />
| iptv_serv_1 = [[Mahanagar Telephone Nigam|MTNL]]<br />
| iptv_chan_1 = Channel 165<br />
}}<br />
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PTC PUNJABI is a [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] television network from India and the company is owned by G Next Media Pvt Ltd. It features general interest programming including news, dramas, comedies, music and talk shows. PTC Punjabi commenced operations on 6 August 2008<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-27|title=We have had only one mission – Save Lives: Rabindra Narayan, PTC Network|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/we-have-had-only-one-mission-save-lives-rabindra-narayan-ptc-network/|access-date=2021-05-27|website=MediaNews4U|language=en-US}}</ref> and in a year, became the most popular television network in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. <br />
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In 2009, PTC Punjabi expanded its reach internationally. It launched in the United States on [[DirecTV]] on 23 August 2009. In September 2009, a Canadian version launched. In early 2010, PTC Punjabi was removed from [[DirecTV]] for unknown reasons. On 25 August 2010, PTC Punjabi launched on [[Dish Network]], making the channel available in the United States once again.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-26|title=PTC network launches four new channels in USA using Amagi cloud playout platform|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/ptc-network-launches-four-new-channels-in-usa-using-amagi-cloud-playout-platform/|access-date=2021-05-27|website=MediaNews4U|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mumbai|first=BestMediaInfo Bureau|last2=April 13|last3=2018|title=PTC Network signs 15-channel deal with Amagi|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2018/04/ptc-network-signs-15-channel-deal-with-amagi/|access-date=2021-05-27|website=www.bestmediaifo.com}}</ref><br />
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In July 2010 PTC Punjabi was launched in Australia and New Zealand on Konnect TV Network and in 2011 on VisionAsia (Australia and New Zealand). Currently it broadcasts to every viewer in Europe in Free to Air mode on Sky. It is also available to viewers to United States and Canada on Dish Network, Rogers, Telus, Bell, Bell Fibe, Shaw.<br />
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PTC hosts the annual [[PTC Punjabi Music Awards]] and hosted, for the first time, [[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]] in 2011, which it hosts every year.<br />
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==Programming==<br />
Some of the most popular programs on PTC Punjabi include:<br />
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''Gurbani (praises of god sung by the sikhs) is telecasted everyday from the gurudwara (sikh temple) Harminder Sahib (commonly known as the Golden Temple) in the early morning and evening. Gurbani is the main program for which PTC Punjabi is famous in the sikhs, in mostly India, Canada etc.''<br />
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''News Bulletin'' offers Punjabi news, featuring the widest network of reporters and cameraman across Punjab.<br />
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''Straight Talk'' is a hard-hitting talk show with political and community leaders in a format that allows for straight and candid discussion on current issues. ''Straight Talk'' has featured individuals fully acquainted with the entire family in an informal and entertaining format.<br />
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''The Masters'' is an unplugged anchor-based show with Punjab Dei Sitare, a fleet of legendary singers who perform live with well-modulated voices that resound from the corners of the world, where the Punjabi diaspora is found.<br />
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''Primetime News'' features two news anchors who present the day's big stories in a lively, chatty format.<br />
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''Majha, Malwa Doaba Daily News Update'' give special updates from Majha, Malwa and Doaba belts of Punjab catering to local happenings.<br />
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''Voice of Punjab'' is a Punjabi musical reality TV game show. It started in 2010, and as of August 2012 it had 3 seasons.<br />
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''[[Box Cricket League - Punjab (BCL Punjab)|BCL Punjab]]'' is a Punjabi version of [[Box Cricket League]] where celebrities play cricket in teams and compete for a grand prize.<br />
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''Mr. Punjab''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-24|title=Grand Finale of Mr Punjab 2016 on PTC Punjabi sees 3.9 times viewership growth|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/grand-finale-mr-punjab-2016-ptc-punjabi-sees-3-9-times-viewership-growth/|access-date=2021-05-27|website=MediaNews4U|language=en-US}}</ref> is popular Punjabi male pageant reality television show where men across Punjab compete for Mr Punjab title every year. It started in 2014, now audition dates for the latest season Mr. Punjab 2017 has also been announced.<br />
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Maha, a new family drama serial starts from 14 December 2020. It is the official remake of Tamil serial [[Pandian Stores]].<br />
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== Channels<ref>{{Cite web|title=Channels {{!}} PTC Official Website|url=https://www.ptcnetwork.com/channel/|access-date=2021-05-27|language=en-US}}</ref> ==<br />
* PTC Punjabi - Punjabi General Entertainment channel.<br />
* [[PTC News]] - Punjabi News channel.<br />
* [[PTC Chak De]] - Punjabi Music and special event channel.<br />
* [[PTC Punjabi Gold]] - Punjabi Movie and Sports channel.<br />
* [[PTC Music]] - Premium Punjabi and Bollywood Music channel.<br />
* [[PTC Simran]] - Punjabi Religious channel dedicated to Sikhism.<br />
* [[PTC Dhol TV]] - 24 hour live Facebook channel, streaming local music and Folk songs in Punjabi language.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[PTC News]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{Official|https://www.ptcnetwork.com/}}<br />
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{{Television in India}}<br />
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[[Category:Mass media in Punjab, India]]<br />
[[Category:Punjabi-language television channels in India]]<br />
[[Category:Television networks in India]]<br />
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