Doordarshan to layoff 25% of its contractual staff 
Public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati has directed Doordarshan to layoff 25% of its contractual staff to stem losses and reduce expenditure. This comes after a committee aimed at reviving Doordarshan recommended a reduction in the staff strength, reports said. Former Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar had said that Doordarshan was forced to use its reserve fund after paying the salaries.