Lokmat
Sign in to saveLokmat ( ) is a Marathi-language newspaper published in Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1971 by Jawaharlal Darda, it is the largest read Marathi-language newspaper in India. and has presence in print, digital, TV and events. It is also available in an e-paper format and is published in Hindi and English as Lokmat Samachar and the Lokmat Times respectively. Lokmat Media is one of the largest regional media groups in India and has presence in print, digital, TV and events.
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It sits within the topics 1971 establishments in Maharashtra, Daily newspapers published in India and English-language newspapers published in India.
Vinony links it to 8 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- daily newspaper
- Country
- India
- Headquarters
- Mumbai
- Country of origin
- India
- Official website
- lokmat.com
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- newspaper format
- broadsheet
- inception
- 1971-01-01
- language of work or name
- Marathi
- social media followers
- 721111
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Television news channel
- Controversies
- 2015 ISIS cartoon controversy
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Lokmat ( ) is a Marathi-language newspaper published in Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1971 by Jawaharlal Darda, it is the largest read Marathi-language newspaper in India. and has presence in print, digital, TV and events. It is also available in an e-paper format and is published in Hindi and English as Lokmat Samachar and the Lokmat Times respectively. Lokmat Media is one of the largest regional media groups in India and has presence in print, digital, TV and events.
==Television news channel== Lokmat extended its media business to broadcast through a 50-50 joint venture with IBN18 Broadcast Limited. The joint venture company, IBN-Lokmat Private Limited (“IBNL”), operates IBN-Lokmat, a 24 x 7 Marathi news and current affairs television channel which went on air on 6 April 2008.
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