51°30′16″N0°22′36″W / 51.50455°N 0.37669°W /51.50455; -0.37669Amar Radio is a communityradio channel, aimed at the Asian community. Based inSouthall, London, it was launched on 27 June 2002 as Akash Radio.[1]
During May 2010, Akash Radio had a change of management with the name, imaging and content all undergoing a refresh. Akash Radio became known as Amar Radio.[2] In December 2010, Jaswant Singh, the President ofSouthall's Miri Piri Gurdwara bought Amar Radio with plans to give the station an overhaul.[3]
Amar Radio is accessible via itswebsite worldwide and features popular discussion, cultural, andbhangra shows. Amar Radio was available across the United Kingdom and Ireland fromSky Digital until 15 August 2011.[4]
The station has won two Asian award nominations for best radio station,[citation needed] and is a sponsor of shows andmelas within the local community.
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