The two channels — Media One and Asianet News TV — were earlier issued a show cause notice and their transmission is banned on any platform throughout India with effect from 7.30 pm on March 6 to 7.30 pm on March 8.

The two channels — Media One and Asianet News TV — were earlier issued a show cause notice and after they filed their replies, the ministry found them to be in violation of the Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

