Sakshi (newspaper)
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Publisher | Jagati publications |
| Editor | Dhanunjay Reddy R |
| Founded | March 2008 |
| Political alignment | Independent |
| Language | Telugu |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad |
| Circulation | second largest read telugu newspaper |
| Website | sakshi sakshipost |
Sakshi is Telugu language daily newspaper in India and world. Sakshi is published in 23 editions by Jagati Publication. It is owned by Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy (son of the late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy) and run by Ramachandra Murthy
History
Sakshi was launched on March 24, 2008, the first regional newspaper designed by the world-renowned newspaper designer, Mario Garcia. According to Price Water House Audit, the newspaper had an initial print run of 1,286,670. Sakshi news paper started with an introductory price of Rs 2/- per week day which led Sakshi to become one of the top ten of regional newspapers in India.[1] The Mudra Institute of Communications from Ahmedabad visited Sakshi to study this success.Ranking of sakshi as audit bureau circulation for period Jan2015 - June 2015 has fallen to 16.
Circulation
According to the Audit Bureau of Circulation, circulation figures released in December, 2015, Sakshi is the second largest circulating newspaper in Andhra Pradesh after Eenadu with a circulation figure of more than 1.15 million.
Sakshi began with 23 editions published simultaneously from 19 cities in Andhra Pradesh along with the four metropolitan areas of Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore. This record was acknowledged by the Limca Book of Records. Sakshi was the second newspaper in India to publish all of its pages in colour. Sakshi is now available online every day with all of its editions along with the regional editions.
Sakshipost
Sakshipost is the group's first online news portal in English.
Sakshi education
Sakshi Education provides in-depth concepts for students who are planning to appear for board and competitive examinations. In addition to this, students will have mock and online tests which will enhance their performance in IIT-JEE, EAMCET, ICET etc. It offers expert articles to enhance communication skills in English and provides current affairs for competitive exams. It acts as a link between students, career prospects and subject experts.
References
- ↑ According to IRS Q-3, 2012
