Odisha’s largest media conglomerate
We are Odisha’s No 1 media house established way back in 1984. We started operations from our Bhubaneswar-based office with a dedicated workforce which survived all odds to make it the numero uno newspaper year after year. Its flagship publication ‘Sambad’ is known for bringing in innovative ideas and new technology in publishing industry.
We are the one who introduced dark edition for the first time so as to reach out to mofussil areas in Odisha. This makes us the one to break stereotypes.
Besides print, Sambad Group has significant presence in television, FM radio, theatre play, and digital media. We too have organizations involved in voluntary blood donation and popularizing Odia literature.
Sambad
Throughout its enduring journey, Sambad, the largest circulated Odia daily, has consistently been at the forefront of innovation in features and technology, adapting and evolving with the times. From pioneering concepts like Baasi Khabarara Juga Shesha, which introduced the morning edition and separate city editions, to groundbreaking initiatives like Aakhi Rahiba Lakhi, which brought about the first use of offset printing and computer technology in Odisha’s newspaper industry, Sambad has remained a trailblazer. Saat ru Saturi Samaste Khusi ensures inclusive news content for all ages, while Prati Rabibara Rangara Dina ushered in a new era with colorful Sunday editions. Beyond its innovative endeavors, Sambad has played a pivotal role in shaping society, uncovering instances of corruption in both high-ranking echelons and workplaces year after year. Standing steadfast by the Odia community, Sambad remains committed to championing their causes.
Kanak News
KANAK NEWS is Odisha’s leading 24×7 news channel, with a finger on the political, economic, social nerve of the state. True to its motto, ‘Paribartanara Swara’, it strives to empower its viewers by being the voice of change and pursuing citizen-centric journalism.
Radio Choklate
Eastern Media Limited introduced Radio Choklate 104 FM in 2007, the first local Odia FM station with the tagline Dhum Mitha. Radio Choklate today is the No.1 FM station in Odisha and has successfully forged a bond with its listeners by prioritizing Odia culture and flavor in its content and music. The station has a variety of creative programs which has gained massive popularity amongst lakhs of Odias. Unique content like dramas, storytelling, creative social messaging and varied events for every segment, makes Radio Choklate the most loved FM station in the state.
Punascha Pruthibi
“Punascha Pruthibi” is a pioneering, multi-dimensional endeavor by Sambad Digital, the digital wing of Sambad Group, Odisha’s leading media conglomerate. Aimed at fostering widespread consciousness regarding crucial environmental matters such as climate change, ecological preservation, and sustainable practices, this innovative initiative utilizes a variety of multimedia platforms to engage audiences. It offers informative content and inspiring narratives to ignite proactive steps towards a greener, more resilient future for our planet.
Sambad School of Media and Culture (SSoMaC)
Established in 2006, SSoMaC is a unit of Sambad-Ama Odisha Charitable Trust, approved by Department of Culture, Government of Odisha. The Institute’s mission is to educate students in a broad range of skills and concepts involving the gathering, editing and presentation of information, and prepare them for a career in journalism. While there is a strong emphasis on the “craft” of journalism, the curriculum is designed to help students draw on and supplement their basic education so they are better equipped to handle intelligently the fundamental issues of the day.
Ama Odisha
For the promotion of Odia language and culture, ‘Aama Odisha’ was set up on 17 July 1996. It became a platform that not only strived to popularise our language and culture, but also gave opportunities to budding writers in the state to print their articles and books. In 2006, ‘Aama Odisha’ launched its first blood donation drive to aid in the shortage of blood in Odisha. Today, this endeavour has become a defining identity of the socio-cultural organisation. ‘Aama Odisha’ has been receiving state-level awards for its best performance in field of collecting blood every year.
Sahitya Ghara is an innovative endeavour of the Sambad Group that compiles, preserves and promotes Odia language and literature across Odisha and other Odia-speaking regions of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Launched on 11 Nov 2011, this initiative has the aim of conducting literary activities in all the 30 districts of the state and has so far instituted 348 ‘Sahitya Gharas’.
Sambad Group Digital
Being Odisha’s largest media house, Sambad Group is leading the digital revolution in the state. With three leading news websites (sambad.in, kanaknews.com, sambadenglish.com), smartphone apps for news (Sambad App & Kanak News App) and entertainment (Radio Choklate App) and YouTube channels with engaging music videos, news stories and Odia Jatra content, we are bringing infotainment to the fingertips of Odisha.
