Focus NE
| Focus NE | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2003 |
| Closed | 2015 |
| Owned by | Positiv Television Pvt. Ltd. |
| Slogan | Follow the leader |
| Country | India |
| Language | Assamese, English, Hindi |
| Broadcast area | India and worldwide |
| Headquarters | Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Sister channel(s) | Focus Hi-Fi, Focus Bangla |
| Website | www.netvindia.com |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Airtel digital TV (India) | Channel 620 |
| Big TV (India) | Channel 780 |
| Channel 855 | |
| Tata Sky (India) | Channel 993 |
| Videocon d2h (India) | Channel 767 |
Focus NE (Assamese: ফ'কাছ এন.ই.) (formerly called NE TV) was the first 24-hour satellite channel of North-East India, which covered the eight states of the region. It was also the first earth station and teleport of the northeast. Apart from news it also telecasted many infotainment programmes.
Inadequately covered by the national news networks, the region found a voice in Focus NE.
Primarily an Assamese language news channel, it also broadcasts regular Hindi bulletins.
The channel covers the region with sensitivity in a manner that promotes grassroots-level development.
Launched in March 2004, the channel is focused on youth and emerging society. Besides news bulletins, Focus NE offers its viewers programmes highlighting the socio-cultural, economic and political aspects of the North-East. A popular brand in the North-East, Focus NE is a mirror of the region- a wonderful mosaic of various cultures of different communities and tribes.
Notable Programmes
- focus samachar
- Focus Guwahati
- Xuror Panchoi
- Focus NE Entertainment
- Itibasok... Bhal Khobor
- Geetor Godhuli
- deuboria
- focus special
- focus prime