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Union Minister Murugan Launches 10 kW FM Relay Transmitter at Shivamogga
✍️ Newsonair
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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Union Minister Murugan inaugurated a new 10 kW FM relay transmitter of Akashvani in Shivamogga, Karnataka, expanding the national broadcaster’s reach in the region.
On a clear morning in Shivamogga, Union Minister Murugan officially opened a newly installed 10 kW FM relay transmitter for Akashvani, the national public radio service.
The inauguration marked a significant upgrade to the broadcaster’s infrastructure, allowing stronger signals and wider coverage for listeners in the surrounding districts.
The facility, part of a broader effort to improve radio services across Karnataka, is expected to enhance access to news, education, and cultural programming for remote communities.
Officials noted that the new transmitter will support the state’s ongoing initiatives to bridge digital divides and promote inclusive information dissemination.
The event was attended by local dignitaries and Akashvani staff, who expressed gratitude for the government’s investment in public media.
The inauguration marked a significant upgrade to the broadcaster’s infrastructure, allowing stronger signals and wider coverage for listeners in the surrounding districts.
The facility, part of a broader effort to improve radio services across Karnataka, is expected to enhance access to news, education, and cultural programming for remote communities.
Officials noted that the new transmitter will support the state’s ongoing initiatives to bridge digital divides and promote inclusive information dissemination.
The event was attended by local dignitaries and Akashvani staff, who expressed gratitude for the government’s investment in public media.