ATN Punjabi 5 explained

ATN Punjabi 5
Picture Format:	480i (SDTV)
Owner:	Asian Television Network
Country:	Canada
Area:	National
Headquarters:	Markham, Ontario
Former Names:	ATN JUS Punjabi (2010-2014)

ATN Punjabi 5 is a Canadian pay television channel owned by Asian Television Network. It broadcasts Punjabi-language programming from India as well as local content produced by ATN.^{[1] [2]}

ATN Punjabi 5 is a cultural and spiritual channel that caters to the Punjabi/Sikh communities in Canada. Programming includes live Sikh events from around the globe, spiritual programming, and local cultural and religious events from various Sikh communities in Canada.

History

ATN Punjabi 5 originally launched on September 15, 2010 as ATN JUS Punjabi, in partnership with American-Punjabi broadcaster JUS Punjabi. Via a programming supply agreement, ATN launched a Canadian version of the American service.

In October 2014, the channel was renamed 'ATN Punjabi 5' due to a loss of programming from JUS Punjabi.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Asian Television Network - Canada - Multicultural - South Asian TV - ATN Punjabi 5 . 2022-06-20 . www.asiantelevision.com.
2. Web site: Canadian Minority Media Database ATN Punjabi 5 . 2022-06-20 . www.artsrn.ualberta.ca.