Common questions about Jagran Prakashan

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Dainik Jagran first published and where?

The first edition of Dainik Jagran emerged in 1942 during the Quit India Movement and appeared in Jhansi, a city in Uttar Pradesh. The publication was launched by Shri Puran Chandra Gupta alongside revolutionary companions JC Arya and Shri Gurudev.

When was Jagran Prakashan Limited officially incorporated and what was its original name?

Jagran Prakashan Limited was officially incorporated on the 18th of July 1975 under the Companies Act as Jagran Prakashan Private Limited. The company underwent several status changes before becoming a public limited company on the 23rd of November 2005.

Which languages and states does Jagran Prakashan Limited operate in today?

The company produces about 100 editions of around 12 print products in over five distinct languages across 15 states. Its portfolio includes Dainik Jagran, iNext, Mid-Day, Nai Dunia, Mid-Day Gujarati, Inquilab, Sakhi, Punjabi Jagran, and Jagran Josh.

What legal action was taken against Dainik Jagran in 2017 regarding exit polls?

The Election Commission of India ordered the Uttar Pradesh police to register a case against the editor of Dainik Jagran for violating the Representation of People's Act and the Indian Penal Code. Police raided Dainik Jagran's offices and arrested their online editor Shekhar Tripathi following the registration of First Information Reports.

Why was Dainik Jagran censured by the Press Council of India in 1990?

The Press Council of India censured Dainik Jagran in 1990 for inflammatory content following the demolition of the Babri Masjid. One example cited involved reports of persons killed by the police where Dainik Jagran reported 300 deaths while most papers put the number at 32.