Rajasthan Patrika launches Patrika.Com
Rajasthan Patrika is a Hindi language daily newspaper published from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota and other cities of Rajasthan and from major Indian cities such as Banglore, Surat, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Bhopal.
Rajasthan Patrika was founded by Karpoor Chandra Kulish on 7 March 1956. Rajasthan Patrika is one of the leading newspapers of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Patrika is the initiator in the development of 'Journalism in Rajasthan'.
Recently Rajasthan Patrika instituted the Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Journalism Award in the hallowed memory of late Karpoor Chand Kulish,the fouder editor of rajasthan patrika. This annual international award carries prize money of US $ 11000 and a trophy. the award 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 Karpoor Chandra Kulish International Award-2007 in New Delhi on 12th 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.
Patrika Group launched a hindi news portal (www.patrika.com) in August 2008. It’s the first hindi news portal in India connecting more then 50 cities and delivering their local news, first and fastest. Patrika.com looks forward to cater news requisites of all the age group from various regions of India by providing a virtual platform. It specializes in covering the news not only from India, but across the world, dealing with various sections from entertainment to politics, from health to science updating on regular basis.
The site has various features like Audio-Video news, My Board(a place to voice your opinion), customized web page and news through RSS feed.It’s a complete portal catering to all strata’s of society at one place.
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