Kathmandu, 01 Aug (HS): Nepal stopped the telecast of

four Indian television channels on Thursday for non-payment of dues. Nepal

stopped showing Zee-Network, Soni Network, Star Group, and Colors channels.

The Spokesperson of Information and Broadcasting

Ministry Gajendra Thakur informed the media about the decision and added that

the issue is being resolved. He expressed hope that the problem would be

sorted out by the evening.

According to Thakur, the company that bought

extension rights failed to clear dues for the last three months, leading to the withdrawal of the telecast.

Chairperson of Nepal’s biggest DTD Company Dish Home

Devi Prakash Bhattchan said the telecast was stopped due to the Government’s

policy. The payment was stopped by the National Bank, which has not allowed the

exchange facility.

Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar / Manoj Kumar Tayal