About Dharitri
Dharitri was launched by the ‘Samajwadi Society’ at Bhubaneswar on November 24, 1974. Blessed with the lofty vision and the searing perspective of great Oriya litterateur Kalindicharan Panigrahi and nurtured by the able hands of his illustrious daughter and the state’s first woman Chief Minister Nandini Satpathy, the paper set out to offer readers a new experience in and taste of reading.
It graduated to offset printing in 1986. The paper found its real mojo in late 80s and early 90s under the guidance of present Editor Tathagata Satpathy. Soon, it became the mouthpiece of the subaltern, in sharp contrast to contemporary dailies that lived off political patronage.
Growth & Leadership
As the only impartial Odia newspaper of the state, Dharitri could fast endear itself to vast multitudes of youth, and was the first newspaper to launch special pages and features keeping in mind nuanced interests of its subscribers.
Riding on a potpourri of content starting with mint fresh news, infotainment, business features, sports tid-bits, literature and literary critiques, it became the number one paper in the capital city, both in terms of circulation and quality of reportage.
Special Features
- Youth Pages
- Agriculture Features
- Business & Employment News
- Health & Science Coverage
- Literature Supplements
- Children’s Pullout
- Sunday Supplement - Chhutidina
Support for Literature
From day one, the paper has strived to enrich Odia language and literature. Through its literary supplement ‘Sahityayana’, Dharitri has provided a platform for budding writers, poets and thinkers.
Women Empowerment
Dharitri has always espoused the cause of women empowerment through its campaign ‘Urja’, an annual event bringing together girl students from all parts of Odisha.
Agriculture Coverage
Dharitri is the first and till now the only Odia daily to carry a special weekly agriculture feature page called ‘Krushi Jeevan’.
It covers topics such as:
- Organic Farming
- High Yield Seeds
- Paddy Cultivation
- Vegetables & Horticulture
- Bee-Keeping
- Pisciculture
- Dairy & Poultry Farming
- Water Conservation & Drip Irrigation
Entertainment & Children
Dharitri’s entertainment pages carry regular updates on films, television, yatra and music. It also introduced ‘Pilanka Dharitri’, a customized children’s feature rich with stories, drawings, poems and educational content.
Science & Health Awareness
Dharitri started a weekly science and healthcare page called ‘Swasthya Vigyan’, featuring updates on science, health technology and works of Odia scientists.
Youth & Sports
Weekly tabloid Metro/Man Mizaz has been highly popular among youth. Dharitri also publishes ‘Agami Asha’, carrying inspiring content for Generation Y.
Its sports coverage includes daily sports news along with weekly sports specials covering field and track events.
Business & Career
Dharitri stood apart for its strong coverage of business news, career guidance, employment information and expert columns. Its Sunday supplement ‘Chhutidina’ remains one of the most sought-after issues among readers.
Environment Campaign
Dharitri launched the unique campaign ‘Hati Banchao, Haata Misao’ (Join Hands, Save the Elephant) to raise awareness about the growing man-elephant conflict in Odisha.
Jagannath Culture
Since its inception, Dharitri has regularly featured news, articles and special pages on Jagannath culture, rituals, festivals and traditions.
Its special publication ‘Daru Dian’ during Nabakalebara 2015 created ripples across Odisha and beyond.
Editorial Strength
Dharitri is known for its fearless editorials and its unmatched courage to speak the truth regardless of political or business pressure.
It is also the only newspaper in Odisha that holds no brief for any business-mining lobby or political outfit. Dharitri rightfully claims to be the voice of the common Odia.
Present Editor: Tathagata Satpathy
