Updated on 5th June 2026 - There is good news for DD Free Dish viewers: the Prag News channel is once again available on the DD Free Dish platform. This update is particularly significant for audiences in Assam and North East India, as Prag News is a popular Assamese-language news channel.
Prag News can be viewed on DD Free Dish at LCN 154. If the channel does not appear on your set-top box, you can perform an 'Auto Scan' or 'Blind Scan' on your DD Free Dish set-top box.
Prag News Channel Number -
Previously, this channel was available on channel number 118, but it is now available on channel number 154.
What to do if the Prag News channel is not appearing?
If the Prag News channel is not visible on your set-top box, try the following steps:
1. Open the menu on your DD Free Dish set-top box.
2. Go to the 'Installation' or 'Program Setup' option.
3. Select the satellite, then choose the 'Auto Scan' or 'Blind Scan' option; make sure to select 'FTA Only'.
4. Check the channel list after the scan is complete. If you are not getting a signal, then you can use the Free dth signal finder to tune your antenna.
Sometimes, new or re-added channels do not appear immediately due to old channel data stored in the set-top box, making a scan necessary. You can also perform a manual scan using the frequency details provided below.
Parag News Channel Frequency -
If you are not getting this channel on your DD Free dish set-top box, you can tune your set-top box using the satellite frequency given below.
Channel Name | Prag News |
Network | AM Television Network |
Slot No. | TEST 813 |
LCN | 154 |
Satellite | GSAT-15 (Ku-Band) |
Position | 93.5° East |
LNB Frequency | 09750-10600 |
TP Frequency | 11470 |
Polarity | H |
Symbol Rate | 30000 |
Quality | MPEG-4 / SD |
System | DVB-S2 |
Modulation | 8PSK |
Mode | FTA |
Bucket | Bucket D |
Language | Assamese |
With the addition of Prag News, DD Free Dish viewers have gained another option to watch news and current affairs in the Assamese language. This channel will be particularly useful for families in Assam, North East India, and Assamese-speaking households.
You can find the updated list of DD Free Dish channels here.
FAQs
What is the DD Free Dish channel number for Prag News?
Prag News can be viewed on DD Free Dish at channel number 154.
In which language is the Prag News channel broadcast?
Prag News is an Assamese-language news channel.
What should I do if the Prag News channel is not visible?
If the channel is not visible, perform an auto scan or blind scan on your DD Free Dish set-top box.
1st April 2025 - Prag News is a 24x7 Assamese news channel that has operated since 2001. It's one of the oldest local news channels in Assam, based in Guwahati. The channel provides coverage of local, national, and international news, as well as various other programs. The channel is owned by AM Television Pvt Ltd (Prag Network).
History -
- 5h June 2026 - Prag News Channel Added Again on DD Free Dish
- 1st April 2025 - Parag News channel added on DD Free dish platform in MPEG-4 slot till 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026
- February 2025 - Parag News TV channel won MPEG-4 slot in 86th online e-auction for 2025-2026
