''Rajasthan Patrika'' is an Indian Hindi-language daily

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. It was founded by Karpoor Chandra Kulish in 1956 and published as ''Rajasthan Patrika'' in

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, and as ''Patrika'' in 9 other states. As per Indian Readership Survey 2013, ''Rajasthan Patrika'' emerged as the fourth most-read Hindi language newspaper in India, and ''Patrika'' emerged sixth.

History

''Rajasthan Patrika'' was founded by Karpoor Chandra Kulish on 7 March 1956. Mr. Karpoor Chand Kulish is follower of

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religion. Over the years, it became a leading national daily.

Editions

''Rajasthan Patrika'' prints editions in

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and the seven cities of Chhattisgarh (in Bilaspur,

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Raipur Raipur ( ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the largest city of the state. It was a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chh ...

), Gujarat (in

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), Karnataka (in

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), Madhya Pradesh (under the shorter name of ''Patrika'' in

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and eight other cities), Rajasthan in (

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, Kota, Gangapur City and 13 other cities) and in Tamil Nadu (at

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). Early in 2015, ''Rajasthan Patrika'' announced a Delhi-based English news website, called Catch News under the aegis of senior journalist and editor Shoma Chaudhry.
Rajasthan Patrika also publish two bimonthly

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language child magazines — "Balhans" and "Chotu-Motu".

Criticism

Patrika has been criticised for non-implementation of Majithia Wage Board's recommendations for hiking wages of employees of newspapers, several cases have been lodged in various high courts of states in India and even in Supreme Court of India.

Social awareness activities

*''Amritam Jalam'': The campaign focuses on saving water through restoration and renovation of neglected and derelict water bodies.

Awards given by Patrika

Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award

In 2007, ''Rajasthan Patrika'' instituted the Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award in the memory of Karpoor Chand Kulish, the founder editor. This annual international award carries prize money of US$11,000 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 given the inaugural award in New Delhi on 12 March 2008.

Concerned Communicator Award

As a part of its CSR initiatives and social partnering for a better world, ''Rajasthan Patrika'' instituted the Concerned Communicator Award in 1997. The winner is awarded a cash prize of US$11,000 and a certificate.

Achievements

*India's First News site on IDN domain (पत्रिका.भारत)

Notable columnist

* S. Gurumurthy *

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References

External links

* Mass media in Rajasthan Hindi-language newspapers Publications established in 1956 Newspapers published in Delhi Newspapers published in Kolkata Newspapers published in Chennai Newspapers published in Bangalore 1956 establishments in Rajasthan Newspapers owned by Patrika Group {{India-newspaper-stub