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Rajasthan Patrika
File:Raj Patrika logo.jpg
TypeDaily newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
Owner(s)Rajasthan Patrika Pvt. Ltd.
Founded1956
Political alignmentLiberal
LanguageHindi
HeadquartersAhmedabad Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhopal and Indore
Websitepatrika.com

Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi राजस्थान पत्रिका) is a Hindi language daily newspaper published from Jaipur, Jodhpur,Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota and other cities of Rajasthan and from major Indian cities such as Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur , Raipur, Ahmedabad, Gwalior, Kolkata, Chennai, New Delhi and Bangalore.

History

Rajasthan Patrika was started as an evening newspaper with a borrowed capital of Rs. 500 in 1956. Late Shri Karpoor Chandra Kulish founded Rajasthan Patrika on 7 March 1956. Before that he was working for Rashtradoot, a prominent newspaper of that time. The other two Hindi dailies dominated the readership of Rajasthan due to their better resources and wide coverage of news were Lokvani and a Navayug, during that time Delhi based newspapers.

In 1964, it became a morninger. Patrika launched its first Jodhpur Edition in 1981 and with the starting of Udaipur Edition a new milestone was achieved. Kota Edition in March 1986 and Bikaner Edition in August 1987 were added to the newspaper. In the year 2000 the new editions at Bhilwara, Sikar, Sri Ganganagar were started. On 11 August 2002 Ahmedabad Edition and on 28 October Ajmer Edition and in the year 2003 Surat Edition were added in the list.

Now it has grown as a media house and is among the fastest growing multi media conglomerates in India. Rajasthan Patrika is no.1 Hindi newspaper in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. (IRS 09 R1).

It is one of the leading newspapers of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh highly trusted, and known for the use of excellent Hindi, featuring famous writers such as Gulab Kothari. The newspaper has shown social responsibility also with some programs like "Amritam Jalam", “Vote for Vote”, "Save the vulture" etc.

In Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan Patrika is proud to launch its extension in its very neighbouring and friendly state of Madhya Pradesh.It was launched in Madhya Pradesh on 25 May 2008 from Bhopal as ‘Patrika’ and in Indore in September 2008. The newspapers soon changed the market proposition and became popular in both the cities; Patrika is adding more readers day by day. Its Publication has been set-up to launch it in other major cities of Madhya Pradesh and CG such as :

Concerned Communicator Award

The Concerned Communicator Awards were started by Patrika group in 1997 to reward outstanding press advertisements that have a social issue as their central theme.[citation needed] The first prize winner is getting a trophy, a certificate and US $ 11000. In addition there are some more awards in CCA: UNICEF Winner, International winner and Special Mention (Best 12). All these ads with Best 50 entries are published in Rajasthan Patrika newspaper and website.[1] The entry can be in Hindi or English only.[2] Some of the earlier winners are FCB Ulka, Leo Burnett, JWT, O&M, Rediffusion DY&R, Trikaya, Mudra, and Ambience D'Arcy.[citation needed]

Some of the themes in which the awarded has been given are: Save the Tiger, Gender in Education, Against Corruption, Donate Eyes, Road Safety, Communicate in Hindi, Help Street Children, Donate for Jaipur Foot, Save Trees, Save Girl Child etc.[citation needed] The concept has won accolades across the world with many like-minded organizations coming up to associate with this esteemed award.[citation needed]

The 11th Concerned Communicator Award is won by Ajeet Shukla from Euro RSCG, Mumbai for his ad of "Dadima Ke Nuskhey".[3]

Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award

In 2007, Rajasthan Patrika instituted the Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award in the memory of late Karpoor Chand Kulish, the founder editor. This annual international award carries prize money of US $ 11000 and a trophy. The award is aimed at recognizing efforts of thought leaders in media, journalist's outstanding contributions to upholding professional values as well as protecting and promoting ethics and morality, right and freedom of the people for better quality of life. Dawn Pakistan and Hindustan Times Delhi were jointly awarded with the inaugural award in New Delhi on 12 March 2008. Former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam bestowed the prizes to the winners. The function was chaired by Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee.

The second Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award was awarded to journalist Harinder Baweja and his team on 27 July 2009 on the theme "Terror and Society".

Editions

Rajasthan Patrika is printed from the following places:

References

  1. ^ "THE SPOILS". concernedcommunicatoraward.org. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  2. ^ "THE CONCEPT". concernedcommunicatoraward.org. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  3. ^ "PATRIKA GROUP ANNOUNCES 11th INTERNATIONAL CONCERNED COMMUNICATOR AWARDS AT A GRAND CEREMONY IN MUMBAI". concernedcommunicatoraward.org. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
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