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'''''Janmabhumi''''' is an Indian [[Malayalam]]-language daily [[newspaper]], owned by Mathruka Pracharanalayam Ltd. and headquartered in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. It was launched as an evening paper from Kozhikode on 28 April 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.epapersland.com/india/janmabhumi-malayalam.html|title=Janmabhumi Epaper &#124; Today's Malayalam Daily &#124; Janmabhumi Online Newspaper|website=epapersland.com}}</ref> From 14 November 1977 on wards it was upgraded to a daily newspaper publishing from [[Ernakulam]]. Currently ''Janmabhumi'' has nine editions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rni.nic.in/registerdtitle_search/registeredtitle_ser.aspx|title=OFFICE OF REGISTRAR OF NEWSPAPERS FOR INDIA (RNI)|website=rni.nic.in}}</ref> The newspaper is politically aligned with the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref name="Anilkumar2019">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/kerala/news/it-takes-4-pages-to-cover-kerala-bjp-nominees-242-cases/articleshow/68972697.cms|title=It takes 4 pages to cover Kerala BJP nominee's 242 cases|work=[[Times of India]]|publisher=[[Bennett, Coleman & Company]]|last=Anilkumar|first=B. S.|date=21 April 2019|access-date=2020-07-12|archive-date=2020-07-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712152421/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/kerala/news/it-takes-4-pages-to-cover-kerala-bjp-nominees-242-cases/articleshow/68972697.cms|url-status=live|quotation="It took four pages of his party's mouthpiece, 'Janmabhumi', to advertise the 242 cases"}}</ref><ref name="Devasia2018"/>
'''''Janmabhumi''''' is an Indian [[Malayalam]]-language daily newspaper, owned by Mathruka Pracharanalayam Ltd. and headquartered in [[Kochi]], Kerala. It was launched as an evening paper from Kozhikode on 28 April 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.epapersland.com/india/janmabhumi-malayalam.html|title=Janmabhumi Epaper &#124; Today's Malayalam Daily &#124; Janmabhumi Online Newspaper|website=epapersland.com}}</ref> From 14 November 1977 on wards it was upgraded to a daily newspaper publishing from [[Ernakulam]]. Currently ''Janmabhumi'' has nine editions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rni.nic.in/registerdtitle_search/registeredtitle_ser.aspx|title=OFFICE OF REGISTRAR OF NEWSPAPERS FOR INDIA (RNI)|website=rni.nic.in}}</ref> The newspaper is politically aligned with the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref name="Anilkumar2019">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/kerala/news/it-takes-4-pages-to-cover-kerala-bjp-nominees-242-cases/articleshow/68972697.cms|title=It takes 4 pages to cover Kerala BJP nominee's 242 cases|work=[[Times of India]]|publisher=[[Bennett, Coleman & Company]]|last=Anilkumar|first=B. S.|date=21 April 2019|access-date=12 July 2020|archive-date=12 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712152421/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/kerala/news/it-takes-4-pages-to-cover-kerala-bjp-nominees-242-cases/articleshow/68972697.cms|url-status=live|quotation="It took four pages of his party's mouthpiece, 'Janmabhumi', to advertise the 242 cases"}}</ref><ref name="Devasia2018"/>


==Overview==
==Overview==
''Janmabhumi'' follows the moto: "A Newspaper for [[Reform movement|Social Reformation]] and National Reconstruction". The newspaper publishes editions from [[Kochi]], [[Kottayam]], [[Kannur]], [[Thrissur]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kozhikode]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Kollam]] and [[Pathanamthitta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/news/news.php?id=242361&u=local-news-pathanamthitta|title=Janmabhumi|website=Keralakamund|access-date=30 March 2020}}</ref>
''Janmabhumi'' follows the moto: "A Newspaper for [[Reform movement|Social Reformation]] and National Reconstruction". The newspaper publishes editions from [[Kochi]], [[Kottayam]], [[Kannur]], [[Thrissur]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kozhikode]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Kollam]] and [[Pathanamthitta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/news/news.php?id=242361&u=local-news-pathanamthitta|title=Janmabhumi|website=Keralakamund|access-date=30 March 2020}}</ref>


*Managing Director: M Radhakrishnan<ref name=newindianexpress1824264>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/jun/06/m-radhakrishnan-likely-to-be-next-kerala-bjp-chief-1824264.html|title=M Radhakrishnan likely to be next Kerala BJP chief|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
*managing director: M Radhakrishnan<ref name=newindianexpress1824264>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/jun/06/m-radhakrishnan-likely-to-be-next-kerala-bjp-chief-1824264.html|title=M Radhakrishnan likely to be next Kerala BJP chief|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
*Managing Editor: K R Umakanthan
*Managing Editor: K R Umakanthan
*Editor: K N R Namboothiri.<ref name="smith">"Do not stifle voices of dissent, VC tells scribes," ''The Hindu'' 30 January 2011 http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/30/stories/2011013059590300.htm</ref>
*Editor: K N R Namboothiri.<ref name="smith">"Do not stifle voices of dissent, VC tells scribes," ''The Hindu'' 30 January 2011 http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/30/stories/2011013059590300.htm</ref>


The 16-page multi-colour newspaper has two special issues every week. ''Varadyam'', a Sunday supplement and ''Mitram'', a four-page pullout on Wednesdays. ''Samskruthi'' is a regular page with articles on various Indian culture, such as history, [[Puranas]], [[Upanishads]], [[Ayurveda]], [[Yoga]], Philosophy, Art, ideologies and devotional subjects etc.
The 16-page multi-colour newspaper has two special issues every week. ''Varadyam'', a Sunday supplement and ''Mitram'', a four-page pullout on Wednesdays. ''Samskruthi'' is a regular page with articles on various Indian culture, such as history, [[Puranas]], [[Upanishads]], [[Ayurveda]], [[Yoga]], philosophy, Art, ideologies and devotional subjects etc.
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== History ==
== History ==
In 1968, the state council of the [[Bharatiya Jana Sangh]] was held at [[Thalassery]], [[Kerala]] and considered a proposal by K. Raman Pillai, for starting a daily newspaper in [[Malayalam]] language. With U. Dathathreya Rao as chief promoter and C. Prabhakaran, Punnath Chandran, M. Sreedharan, K. C. Sankaran, V. C. Achuthan as co promoters, Mathruka Pracharanalayam Ltd. was registered in January 1973 with the objective of publishing a Malayalam newspaper. Subsequently, the ''Rashtra Vartha'' newspaper was taken over by the company. In 1975. the name ''Janmabhumi'' was acquired and the necessary declaration was signed. P. Narayanan was the Chief Editor, P. V. K. Nedungadi as Editor, Dathathreya Rao as printer and publisher and a few others as sub-editors and reporters took charge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.janmabhumidaily.com/about-janmabhumi-daily|title=Janmabhumi Daily|website=janmabhumidaily.com}}</ref>
In 1968, the state council of the [[Bharatiya Jana Sangh]] was held at [[Thalassery]], Kerala and considered a proposal by K. Raman Pillai, for starting a daily newspaper in [[Malayalam]] language. With U. Dathathreya Rao as chief promoter and C. Prabhakaran, Punnath Chandran, M. Sreedharan, K. C. Sankaran, V. C. Achuthan as co promoters, Mathruka Pracharanalayam Ltd. was registered in January 1973 with the objective of publishing a Malayalam newspaper. Subsequently, the ''Rashtra Vartha'' newspaper was taken over by the company. In 1975. the name ''Janmabhumi'' was acquired and the necessary declaration was signed. P. Narayanan was the Chief Editor, P. V. K. Nedungadi as Editor, Dathathreya Rao as printer and publisher and a few others as sub-editors and reporters took charge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.janmabhumidaily.com/about-janmabhumi-daily|title=Janmabhumi Daily|website=janmabhumidaily.com}}</ref>


''Janmabhumi'' was launched as an [[evening paper]] from [[Kozhikode]] on 28 April [[1975]]. In the first copy of editorial column it explicitly declared that "''Janmabhumi'' is a total independent national daily. It will approach each problem on the basis of national unity, moral sense, patriotism and public [[welfare]] and think, evaluate and formulate our opinion. To err is human and we also commit mistakes, our capacity is limited. We consider this as a small step to the noble cause and great moment and appealed the co-operation of all people".<ref name="Devasia2018">{{cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/janmabhumi-takes-on-mathrubhumi-bjp-mouthpiece-in-kerala-tries-to-cash-in-on-meesha-controversy-campaigns-against-daily-4892391.html|title=Janmabhumi takes on Mathrubhumi: BJP mouthpiece in Kerala tries to cash in on 'Meesha' row, campaigns against daily|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=4 August 2018|last=Devasia|first=T. K.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116170831/https://www.firstpost.com/india/janmabhumi-takes-on-mathrubhumi-bjp-mouthpiece-in-kerala-tries-to-cash-in-on-meesha-controversy-campaigns-against-daily-4892391.html|archive-date=16 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
''Janmabhumi'' was launched as an [[evening paper]] from [[Kozhikode]] on 28 April 1975. In the first copy of editorial column it explicitly declared that "''Janmabhumi'' is a total independent national daily. It will approach each problem on the basis of national unity, moral sense, patriotism and public welfare and think, evaluate and formulate our opinion. To err is human and we also commit mistakes, our capacity is limited. We consider this as a small step to the noble cause and great moment and appealed the co-operation of all people".<ref name="Devasia2018">{{cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/janmabhumi-takes-on-mathrubhumi-bjp-mouthpiece-in-kerala-tries-to-cash-in-on-meesha-controversy-campaigns-against-daily-4892391.html|title=Janmabhumi takes on Mathrubhumi: BJP mouthpiece in Kerala tries to cash in on 'Meesha' row, campaigns against daily|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=4 August 2018|last=Devasia|first=T. K.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116170831/https://www.firstpost.com/india/janmabhumi-takes-on-mathrubhumi-bjp-mouthpiece-in-kerala-tries-to-cash-in-on-meesha-controversy-campaigns-against-daily-4892391.html|archive-date=16 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>


However, after two months, the [[The Emergency (India)|state of emergency in India]] was declared in June [[1975]]. Rao, Nedungadi and Narayanan were arrested by the police and kept under detention. [[Nedungad]]i was let of after few days. Even though there was no ban on the paper the administration created conditions that did not allow to continue. Rao was released only after the emergency was lifted. Narayanan was acquitted of all charges by the court and released after four months. After the restoration of democracy in March [[1977]], ''Janmabhumi'' resumed publication from [[Ernakulam]]. A new decoration was signed, with Narayanan as printer and publisher and M. P. Manmadhan as Chief Editor.
However, after two months, the [[The Emergency (India)|state of emergency in India]] was declared in June 1975. Rao, Nedungadi and Narayanan were arrested by the police and kept under detention. [[Nedungad]]i was let of after few days. Even though there was no ban on the paper the administration created conditions that did not allow to continue. Rao was released only after the emergency was lifted. Narayanan was acquitted of all charges by the court and released after four months. After the restoration of democracy in March 1977, ''Janmabhumi'' resumed publication from [[Ernakulam]]. A new decoration was signed, with Narayanan as printer and publisher and M. P. Manmadhan as Chief Editor.


On 14 November 1977, ''Janmabhumi'' was launched from [[Ernakulam]]. M. K. Balagopal who worked in ''[[The Indian Express]]'' associated with the editorial department. [[Kummanam Rajasekharan]] trained the amateur newcomers in the paper. K. Chandran who was working during the pre-emergency period took charge of the news desk. It was a four-page [[newspaper]] with price tag of 0.25 paisa. Its financial base was not strong. The early journalists were not experienced and grew up learning. Balaram Moosad, [[P. Narayana Kurup]] and [[I. K. K. Menon]] used to write regularly during the early period. After one year Manmadhan wanted to leave the responsibility because of health problem. Nedungadi took charge as Chief Editor. [[K. G. Marar]]<ref name=thehindu8521874>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sudheeran-opens-debate-on-cpimbjp-links/article8521874.ece|title=Sudheeran opens debate on CPI(M)-BJP 'links'|first=Girish|last=Menon|date=26 April 2016 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> took charge as Managing Director when Rao retired.
On 14 November 1977, ''Janmabhumi'' was launched from [[Ernakulam]]. M. K. Balagopal who worked in ''[[The Indian Express]]'' associated with the editorial department. [[Kummanam Rajasekharan]] trained the amateur newcomers in the paper. K. Chandran who was working during the pre-emergency period took charge of the news desk. It was a four-page newspaper with price tag of 0.25 paisa. Its financial base was not strong. The early journalists were not experienced and grew up learning. Balaram Moosad, [[P. Narayana Kurup]] and [[I. K. K. Menon]] used to write regularly during the early period. After one year Manmadhan wanted to leave the responsibility because of health problem. Nedungadi took charge as Chief Editor. [[K. G. Marar]]<ref name=thehindu8521874>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sudheeran-opens-debate-on-cpimbjp-links/article8521874.ece|title=Sudheeran opens debate on CPI(M)-BJP 'links'|first=Girish|last=Menon|date=26 April 2016 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> took charge as managing director when Rao retired.


The printing of ''Janmabhumi'' was in the old method of hand composing and sheet-fed printing. Under the initiative of Sundaram, a new company was formed, Ayodhya Printers Pvt Ltd. at Elamakkara, [[Kochi]] and installed latest photo composing and offset printing machinery. ''Janmabhumi'' shifted to the new location on 21 April 1987. The new press and paper was inaugurated by [[L. K. Advani]]. V. M. Korath retired from ''[[Mathrubhumi]]'' as Deputy Editor took charge as Chief Editor in ''Janmabhumi''. But retired after one year due to health fail. P. Narayanan succeeded him in 1993. [[Kummanam Rajasekharan]] took charge as Editor. P. E. B. Menon, P. P. Mukundan, K. Sadananda Pillai, etc formed an advisory committee to guide both the establishments. M. Mohanan was appointed General Manager of both. M. Mahadevan took charge as the Manager.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}
The printing of ''Janmabhumi'' was in the old method of hand composing and sheet-fed printing. Under the initiative of Sundaram, a new company was formed, Ayodhya Printers Pvt Ltd. at Elamakkara, [[Kochi]] and installed latest photo composing and offset printing machinery. ''Janmabhumi'' shifted to the new location on 21 April 1987. The new press and paper was inaugurated by [[L. K. Advani]]. V. M. Korath retired from ''[[Mathrubhumi]]'' as Deputy Editor took charge as Chief Editor in ''Janmabhumi''. But retired after one year due to health fail. P. Narayanan succeeded him in 1993. [[Kummanam Rajasekharan]] took charge as Editor. P. E. B. Menon, P. P. Mukundan, K. Sadananda Pillai, etc formed an advisory committee to guide both the establishments. M. Mohanan was appointed general manager of both. M. Mahadevan took charge as the Manager.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}


When Sri. Korath finally relinquished charge as chief editor in [[1993]], Sri. P. Narayanan was given the charge. In 1995 Sri. [[K. G. Marar]] died and Sri. P. P. Mukundan elected as Managing Director. He took initiative to expand the base of ''Janmabhumi'' by starting new editions. Sri. N.S. Rammohan became the Managing Editor and Sri. T.M.V. Shenoy took charge as printer and publisher. Sri . K. Kunhikanann as Resident Editor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/a-big-salute-to-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-says-bjp-mouth-piece-janmabhumi-q0os4a|script-title=ml:പിണറായി വിജയന് ബിഗ് സല്യൂട്ടുമായി ജന്മഭൂമി|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd}}</ref>
When Sri. Korath finally relinquished charge as chief editor in 1993, Sri. P. Narayanan was given the charge. In 1995 Sri. [[K. G. Marar]] died and Sri. P. P. Mukundan elected as managing director. He took initiative to expand the base of ''Janmabhumi'' by starting new editions. Sri. N.S. Rammohan became the Managing Editor and Sri. T.M.V. Shenoy took charge as printer and publisher. Sri . K. Kunhikanann as Resident Editor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/a-big-salute-to-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-says-bjp-mouth-piece-janmabhumi-q0os4a|script-title=ml:പിണറായി വിജയന് ബിഗ് സല്യൂട്ടുമായി ജന്മഭൂമി|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd}}</ref>


On 26 June 1995, former Deputy Prime Minister of India and then [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] National President Shri.[[L. K. Advani]] inaugurated the evening edition at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], On 13 April 2005.l Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram Director Shri [[P. Parameswaran]] inaugurated edition at Kottayam and [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh|RSS]] Sarsangh 'Sarkaryavah,' Shri [[Mohan Bhagwat]] inaugurated [[Kannur]] Edition on 17 January 2008.
On 26 June 1995, former Deputy Prime Minister of India and then [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] National President Shri.[[L. K. Advani]] inaugurated the evening edition at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], On 13 April 2005.l Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram Director Shri [[P. Parameswaran]] inaugurated edition at Kottayam and [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh|RSS]] Sarsangh 'Sarkaryavah,' Shri [[Mohan Bhagwat]] inaugurated [[Kannur]] Edition on 17 January 2008.


After Hari S Kartha, Ramachandran and Leela Menon were Chief Editors
After Hari S Kartha, Ramachandran and Leela Menon were Chief Editors
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The 6th edition of ''Janmabhumi'' from [[Thrissur]] was inaugurated on 20 June 2014 by Union Minister Sri. [[Prakash Javdekar]]. ''Janmabhumi'' moved outside Kerala, launching Edition in [[Bangalore]] on 27 April 2018 by Actor and Parliament Member Sri.[[Suresh Gopi]]. The 8th edition of ''Janmabhumi'' launched from [[Kollam]] on 27 September 2018 by Union Minister Sri. [[Rajnath Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/photoright.aspx?phid=131386|title=The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh launching the Kollam edition of Malayalam daily "Janmabhumi", at Kollam, in Kerala on September 27, 2018. .|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> on 11 February 2020 Union Minister [[V. Muraleedharan]] launched the Pathanamthitta edition.<ref>https://www.janmabhumidaily.com/news/janmabhumi-editorial-on-new-sabarigiri-edition-of-janmabhumi-daily-newspaper51631.html</ref>
The 6th edition of ''Janmabhumi'' from [[Thrissur]] was inaugurated on 20 June 2014 by Union Minister Sri. [[Prakash Javdekar]]. ''Janmabhumi'' moved outside Kerala, launching Edition in [[Bangalore]] on 27 April 2018 by Actor and Parliament Member Sri.[[Suresh Gopi]]. The 8th edition of ''Janmabhumi'' launched from [[Kollam]] on 27 September 2018 by Union Minister Sri. [[Rajnath Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/photoright.aspx?phid=131386|title=The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh launching the Kollam edition of Malayalam daily "Janmabhumi", at Kollam, in Kerala on September 27, 2018. .|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> on 11 February 2020 Union Minister [[V. Muraleedharan]] launched the Pathanamthitta edition.<ref>https://www.janmabhumidaily.com/news/janmabhumi-editorial-on-new-sabarigiri-edition-of-janmabhumi-daily-newspaper51631.html</ref>


''Janmabhumi Online'', the digital media division, was launched in 2008 by spiritual leader and [[Art of Living Foundation|Art of Living]] founder [[Ravi Shankar (spiritual leader)|Ravi Shankar]].{{cn|date=June 2020}}
''Janmabhumi Online'', the digital media division, was launched in 2008 by spiritual leader and [[Art of Living Foundation|Art of Living]] founder [[Ravi Shankar (spiritual leader)|Ravi Shankar]].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Malayalam language newspapers]]
*[[List of Malayalam language newspapers]]
*[[Organiser (magazine)]]
*[[Organiser (magazine)|Organiser]]
*[[List of newspapers in India]]
*[[List of newspapers in India]]


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Janmabhumi
File:Janmabhumilogo.tif
TypeDaily newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
Owner(s)Mathruka Pracharanalayam Ltd.
PublisherP C Krishna Varma Raja
EditorK N R Namboothiri
Managing editorK R Umakanthan
Founded14 November 1977
Political alignmentBharatiya Janata Party[1][2]
LanguageMalayalam
HeadquartersKochi, India
CountryIndia
OCLC number11387591
Websitejanmabhumidaily.com
Free online archivesepaper.janmabhumidaily.com

Janmabhumi is an Indian Malayalam-language daily newspaper, owned by Mathruka Pracharanalayam Ltd. and headquartered in Kochi, Kerala. It was launched as an evening paper from Kozhikode on 28 April 1977.[3] From 14 November 1977 on wards it was upgraded to a daily newspaper publishing from Ernakulam. Currently Janmabhumi has nine editions.[4] The newspaper is politically aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Janmabhumi follows the moto: "A Newspaper for Social Reformation and National Reconstruction". The newspaper publishes editions from Kochi, Kottayam, Kannur, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Bengaluru, Kollam and Pathanamthitta.[5]

  • managing director: M Radhakrishnan[6]
  • Managing Editor: K R Umakanthan
  • Editor: K N R Namboothiri.[7]

The 16-page multi-colour newspaper has two special issues every week. Varadyam, a Sunday supplement and Mitram, a four-page pullout on Wednesdays. Samskruthi is a regular page with articles on various Indian culture, such as history, Puranas, Upanishads, Ayurveda, Yoga, philosophy, Art, ideologies and devotional subjects etc.

History[edit | edit source]

In 1968, the state council of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh was held at Thalassery, Kerala and considered a proposal by K. Raman Pillai, for starting a daily newspaper in Malayalam language. With U. Dathathreya Rao as chief promoter and C. Prabhakaran, Punnath Chandran, M. Sreedharan, K. C. Sankaran, V. C. Achuthan as co promoters, Mathruka Pracharanalayam Ltd. was registered in January 1973 with the objective of publishing a Malayalam newspaper. Subsequently, the Rashtra Vartha newspaper was taken over by the company. In 1975. the name Janmabhumi was acquired and the necessary declaration was signed. P. Narayanan was the Chief Editor, P. V. K. Nedungadi as Editor, Dathathreya Rao as printer and publisher and a few others as sub-editors and reporters took charge.[8]

Janmabhumi was launched as an evening paper from Kozhikode on 28 April 1975. In the first copy of editorial column it explicitly declared that "Janmabhumi is a total independent national daily. It will approach each problem on the basis of national unity, moral sense, patriotism and public welfare and think, evaluate and formulate our opinion. To err is human and we also commit mistakes, our capacity is limited. We consider this as a small step to the noble cause and great moment and appealed the co-operation of all people".[2]

However, after two months, the state of emergency in India was declared in June 1975. Rao, Nedungadi and Narayanan were arrested by the police and kept under detention. Nedungadi was let of after few days. Even though there was no ban on the paper the administration created conditions that did not allow to continue. Rao was released only after the emergency was lifted. Narayanan was acquitted of all charges by the court and released after four months. After the restoration of democracy in March 1977, Janmabhumi resumed publication from Ernakulam. A new decoration was signed, with Narayanan as printer and publisher and M. P. Manmadhan as Chief Editor.

On 14 November 1977, Janmabhumi was launched from Ernakulam. M. K. Balagopal who worked in The Indian Express associated with the editorial department. Kummanam Rajasekharan trained the amateur newcomers in the paper. K. Chandran who was working during the pre-emergency period took charge of the news desk. It was a four-page newspaper with price tag of 0.25 paisa. Its financial base was not strong. The early journalists were not experienced and grew up learning. Balaram Moosad, P. Narayana Kurup and I. K. K. Menon used to write regularly during the early period. After one year Manmadhan wanted to leave the responsibility because of health problem. Nedungadi took charge as Chief Editor. K. G. Marar[9] took charge as managing director when Rao retired.

The printing of Janmabhumi was in the old method of hand composing and sheet-fed printing. Under the initiative of Sundaram, a new company was formed, Ayodhya Printers Pvt Ltd. at Elamakkara, Kochi and installed latest photo composing and offset printing machinery. Janmabhumi shifted to the new location on 21 April 1987. The new press and paper was inaugurated by L. K. Advani. V. M. Korath retired from Mathrubhumi as Deputy Editor took charge as Chief Editor in Janmabhumi. But retired after one year due to health fail. P. Narayanan succeeded him in 1993. Kummanam Rajasekharan took charge as Editor. P. E. B. Menon, P. P. Mukundan, K. Sadananda Pillai, etc formed an advisory committee to guide both the establishments. M. Mohanan was appointed general manager of both. M. Mahadevan took charge as the Manager.[citation needed]

When Sri. Korath finally relinquished charge as chief editor in 1993, Sri. P. Narayanan was given the charge. In 1995 Sri. K. G. Marar died and Sri. P. P. Mukundan elected as managing director. He took initiative to expand the base of Janmabhumi by starting new editions. Sri. N.S. Rammohan became the Managing Editor and Sri. T.M.V. Shenoy took charge as printer and publisher. Sri . K. Kunhikanann as Resident Editor[10]

On 26 June 1995, former Deputy Prime Minister of India and then Bharatiya Janata Party National President Shri.L. K. Advani inaugurated the evening edition at Thiruvananthapuram, On 13 April 2005.l Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram Director Shri P. Parameswaran inaugurated edition at Kottayam and RSS Sarsangh 'Sarkaryavah,' Shri Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated Kannur Edition on 17 January 2008.

After Hari S Kartha, Ramachandran and Leela Menon were Chief Editors

The 6th edition of Janmabhumi from Thrissur was inaugurated on 20 June 2014 by Union Minister Sri. Prakash Javdekar. Janmabhumi moved outside Kerala, launching Edition in Bangalore on 27 April 2018 by Actor and Parliament Member Sri.Suresh Gopi. The 8th edition of Janmabhumi launched from Kollam on 27 September 2018 by Union Minister Sri. Rajnath Singh.[11] on 11 February 2020 Union Minister V. Muraleedharan launched the Pathanamthitta edition.[12]

Janmabhumi Online, the digital media division, was launched in 2008 by spiritual leader and Art of Living founder Ravi Shankar.[citation needed]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Anilkumar, B. S. (21 April 2019). "It takes 4 pages to cover Kerala BJP nominee's 242 cases". Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Company. Archived from the original on 12 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020. It took four pages of his party's mouthpiece, 'Janmabhumi', to advertise the 242 cases
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Devasia, T. K. (4 August 2018). "Janmabhumi takes on Mathrubhumi: BJP mouthpiece in Kerala tries to cash in on 'Meesha' row, campaigns against daily". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 16 January 2020.
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  4. "OFFICE OF REGISTRAR OF NEWSPAPERS FOR INDIA (RNI)". rni.nic.in.
  5. "Janmabhumi". Keralakamund. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  6. "M Radhakrishnan likely to be next Kerala BJP chief". The New Indian Express.
  7. "Do not stifle voices of dissent, VC tells scribes," The Hindu 30 January 2011 http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/30/stories/2011013059590300.htm
  8. "Janmabhumi Daily". janmabhumidaily.com.
  9. Menon, Girish (26 April 2016). "Sudheeran opens debate on CPI(M)-BJP 'links'". The Hindu.
  10. പിണറായി വിജയന് ബിഗ് സല്യൂട്ടുമായി ജന്മഭൂമി. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
  11. "The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh launching the Kollam edition of Malayalam daily "Janmabhumi", at Kollam, in Kerala on September 27, 2018. ". pib.gov.in.
  12. https://www.janmabhumidaily.com/news/janmabhumi-editorial-on-new-sabarigiri-edition-of-janmabhumi-daily-newspaper51631.html

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