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China Radio's Tamil programmes are becoming popular: Head

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Press Trust of India Tirunelveli (TN)
Tamil programmes broadcast by China Radio International are becoming increasingly popular among Tamils around the world, an official of the division said here today.

On a visit to the All India Radio's local station, Kalaimagal, who heads China Radio's Tamil wing, said the division that started in 1963 has been catering to listeners in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and several other countries.

The website of the Tamil division, launched in 1997, was also becoming more popular, Kalaimagal added.

Fifteen persons of Chinese origin and three Tamils are working in the Tamil section, Kalaimagal, accompanied by her colleague Vanmathi, said.

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First Published: Jan 28 2016 | 12:42 AM IST

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