All India Radio launches WhatsApp number for overseas listeners

According to news reports, All India Radio (AIR) will use its existing Whatsapp number and will ensure there is no compatibility issue regarding network services and overseas listeners can send in their song request for ‘Suraj Ke Sath Sath’ and ‘Shaam Suhaani’ on the number.

AIR launches WhatsApp no. 8130913554 for its Urdu service for overseas listeners http://t.co/xuThFlZV7i pic.twitter.com/ElzP8zYfpa

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As reported by news websites, each of the two-hour shows airs from 8 to 10 am and from 6 to 8 pm respectively. An AIR official told Television post, “Both the programmes are primetime music request shows and listeners’ requests are being taken through SMS and WhatsApp. After getting an overwhelming response to our programmes, we were prompted to launch a WhatsApp number which brings compatibility and makes it easy to send requests from anywhere in the world.”

Overseas listeners can also tune into the Urdu service through internet and DTH services besides MWs and SWs. AIR will also celebrate Sardar Vallabhai Patel’s birthday on 31 October.