Question

Which one of the following is the oldest Kannada newspaper?
1. Mangaluru Samachara
2. Prajavani
3. Kannada Prabha
4. Janatha Vaani
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Mangaluru Samachara

The correct answer is Mangaluru Samachara.

• Mangaluru Samachara is the first newspaper published in Kannada.

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• The first issue of Mangaluru Samachara was published on 1^st July 1843.
  • The Karnataka Media Academy celebrates 1^st July as Press day to mark this historical day.
  • It was popularly known as "Kagada" (Kagada in Kannada means Paper).
  • It was published every fortnight.
  • Hermann Mogling was the editor of this newspaper and is known as the father of Kannada journalism.
  • It was printed by Basel Mission Litho press.
  • The last issue of this journal was published on 15^th February 1844.
  • In total 16 issues of this newspaper were printed.
  • From March 1, 1844, this journal was published as Kannada Samachar which continued till January 1845.