24 News Explained

Twenty Four News
Logo Alt:24 News
Headquarters:Kochi, Kerala, India
Owner:Insight Media City
Language:Malayalam
Country:India
Area:International
Sister Channels:Flowers TV
Online Serv 1:YouTube
Online Chan 1:World wide
Online Serv 2:Jio TV
Online Chan 2:India

24 News (Twenty Four News) is a free-to-air Indian Malayalam language news channel owned by Insight Media City. It was initially launched as a pilot in 2016 and officially began operations on December 8, 2018. The channel is headquartered in Kochi and has studios in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. It is the second channel from Insight Media City, after Flowers TV.

History

Twenty Four News was launched in 2018, initially as a test channel, and was officially launched on 8 December 2018. The channel is promoted by Sreekandan Nair, a prominent Malayalam television anchor. Alungal Muhammed is the chairman of Twentyfour News.[1]

Ownership

Twenty Four News is owned by Insight Media City, a media company based in Kochi, Kerala. Insight Media City also owns the popular Malayalam entertainment channel Flowers TV.[2]

Programming

Twenty Four News broadcasts a variety of news and current affairs programs. It also has programs on sports, movies, lifestyle, and other topics. The channel also broadcasts live coverage of important events.[3]

Awards and recognition

Twenty Four News has received several awards for its journalism, including the Kerala State Television Award for Best News Channel in 2020.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2016-04-16 . Sreekandan Nair show discusses old-age homes . The Times of India . 2023-08-20 . 0971-8257.
  2. Web site: Mk . Ajmal . 31 August 2021 . ട്വന്‍റി ഫോര്‍ ന്യൂസ് ചാനല്‍ അവതാരകന്‍ അരുണ്‍ കുമാര്‍ ചാനലില്‍ നിന്നും മാറിനില്‍ക്കുന്നു . Twenty Four News Channel anchor Arun Kumar is moving away from the channel .
  3. Web site: John . Haritha . 2023-07-28 . Media vs media: Untangling Reporter TV's story wars in Kerala . 2023-08-20 . Newslaundry.
  4. Web site: KS . Anish . 2020-04-16 . 24 News Emerged As 2nd Popular In News Segment - Manorama Down To 4th Place . 2023-08-20 . en-US.