24 News
Indian Malayalam-language television news channel
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24 News (Twenty Four News) is an Indian free-to-air 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.
Logo used since 2018 | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | International |
| Headquarters | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Programming | |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Insight Media City |
| Key people |
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| Sister channels | Flowers TV |
| History | |
| Launched | 8 December 2018 |
| Links | |
| Website | Twenty Four News |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| YouTube | World wide |
| Jio TV | India |
History
24 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
24 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]
