The Tribune launches its Hindi-Punjabi online editions
August 30, 2010
Source: MM Network
By: MediaMughals
'The Tribune', a newspaper which is known for its adequacy and authenticity in news and analysis has come up with its Punjabi and Hindi editions on web. The Tribune Group of Publications has launched these editions with URLs www.punjabitribuneonline.com and www.dainiktribuneonline.com respectively.
These new verticals were launched at Group's headquarters in a simple function. Prof R.P.Bambah and Justice S.S.Sodhi, both trustees of the Tribune Trust, launched the online editions. Speaking on the occasion, Professor Bambah said the Tribune group regards journalism as a service. The internet editions will help immensely in furthering that endeavour especially among the youth.
The Editor-in-Chief of the Group, Raj Chengappa, underlined the relevance of the online editions in the context of the new challenges faced by the print media and said it would act as a force multiplier catering to different segments of readership. Among those present on the occasion Varinder Walia (Editor, Punjabi Tribune), Naresh Kaushal (Editor, Dainik Tribune) and Sanjay Hazari )General Manager).
The Tribune began its publication from February 2, 1881, from Lahore and moved to India after Independence. The Punjabi and Hindi versions, both, began publication from August 15, 1978. The sister publications have joined hands with The Tribune which went online with www.tribuneindia.com on July 28, 1998. |