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{{Infobox newspaper
{{Infobox newspaper
| name = Kantipur <br> कान्तिपुर
| logo = Kantipur daily.jpg
| logo = Kantipur daily.jpg
| image = Kantipurdaily.jpg
| image = Kantipurdaily.jpg
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| founder = [[Shyam Goenka]]
| founder = [[Shyam Goenka]]
| owner = [[Kantipur Publications|Kantipur Media Group]]
| owner = [[Kantipur Publications|Kantipur Media Group]]
| publisher = [[Kailash Sirohiya]]
| publisher = Kailash Sirohiya
| chiefeditor = [[Sudheer Sharma]]
| chiefeditor = Umesh Chauhan
| language = [[Nepali language|Nepali]]
| language = [[Nepali language|Nepali]]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1993|02|20}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Kantipur marks 23rd anniversary|url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-02-20/kantipur-marks-23rd-anniversary-20160220090233.html|publisher=The Kathmandu Post|accessdate=3 February 2017|ref=11}}</ref>
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1993|02|20}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Kantipur marks 23rd anniversary|url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-02-20/kantipur-marks-23rd-anniversary-20160220090233.html|publisher=The Kathmandu Post|accessdate=3 February 2017|ref=11|archive-date=2016-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101041820/http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-02-20/kantipur-marks-23rd-anniversary-20160220090233.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| headquarters = Central Business Park, Thapathali, [[Kathmandu]]
| headquarters = Central Business Park, Thapathali, [[Kathmandu]]
| publishing_country = Nepal
| publishing_country = Nepal
| circulation = 453,000<ref>{{cite web|title=Kantipur|url=http://kmg.com.np/kantipur|publisher=Kantipur Media Group|accessdate=17 December 2019|ref=5}}</ref>
| circulation = 453,000<ref>{{cite web|title=Kantipur|url=http://kmg.com.np/kantipur|publisher=Kantipur Media Group|accessdate=17 December 2019|ref=5|archive-date=7 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607221055/http://kmg.com.np/kantipur|url-status=live}}</ref>
| sister newspapers = Nari Magazine, Nepal Magazine ,and Saptahik
| website = [http://ekantipur.com ekantipur.com]
| website = {{URL|http://ekantipur.com/}}
}}
}}
'''''Kantipur''''' ([[Nepali language|Nepali]]: कान्तिपुर) is a [[Nepali language]] daily newspaper, published from [[Kathmandu]], [[Biratnagar]], [[Nepalgunj]], and [[Bharatpur, Nepal|Bharatpur]] of [[Nepal]] simultaneously. It was founded by [[Shyam Goenka]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Yubaraj Ghimire, (n.d.)|url=http://www.nepaldemocracy.org/media/nepali_media_at_crossroad.htm|title=Nepali Media at Crossroad: Can they Mediate Constitution-Making and Peace Processes?|date=July 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111043723/www.nepaldemocracy.org/media/nepali_media_at_crossroad.htm|archive-date=2018-11-11|website=www.nepaldemocracy.org}}</ref> ''Kantipur'''s publishers report that the circulation of this newspaper is just above 453,000 copies per day. It is regarded as one of the most widely read newspaper in Nepal, as well as a good source of information of homeland for Nepali diaspora. [[Sudheer Sharma]] has been the editor-in-chief of the newspaper since August 6, 2019 (Second time joined after nearly one and half year). The other sister publications of Kantipur Daily are ''Nari Magazine'' (Monthly Magazine), ''Nepal Magazine'' (Weekly Magazine), and ''Saptahik'' (Weekly Magazine).
'''''Kantipur''''' ([[Nepali language|Nepali]]: कान्तिपुर) is a [[Nepali language]] daily newspaper, published from [[Kathmandu]], [[Biratnagar]], [[Nepalgunj]], and [[Bharatpur, Nepal|Bharatpur]] of [[Nepal]] simultaneously. It was founded by [[Shyam Goenka]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Yubaraj Ghimire, (n.d.)|url=http://www.nepaldemocracy.org/media/nepali_media_at_crossroad.htm|title=Nepali Media at Crossroad: Can they Mediate Constitution-Making and Peace Processes?|date=July 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111043723/www.nepaldemocracy.org/media/nepali_media_at_crossroad.htm|archive-date=2018-11-11|website=www.nepaldemocracy.org}}</ref> ''Kantipur'''s publishers report that the circulation of this newspaper is just above 453,000 copies per day. It is regarded as the most widely read newspaper in Nepal; according to an audience survey in 2016, over half of those who read newspapers in Nepal were readers of ''Kantipur'', considerably more than any other newspapers.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8Wk9EAAAQBAJ&pg=PA99 |title=Understanding World Media |date=2021 |page=99 |publisher=K.K. Publications |access-date=2022-08-26 |archive-date=2022-08-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826141006/https://books.google.com/books?id=8Wk9EAAAQBAJ&pg=PA99 |url-status=live }}</ref> Kantipur is considered the [[Newspaper of record|paper of record]] in Nepal.

[[Sudheer Sharma]] was the editor-in-chief of the newspaper from August 6, 2019 to May 21, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chauhan appointed editor-in-chief of Kantipur daily |url=https://kathmandupost.com/national/2023/05/21/umesh-chauhan-appointed-editor-in-chief-of-kantipur-daily |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English}}</ref> He was replaced by Umesh Chauhan as editor-in-chief. The other sister publications of Kantipur Daily are ''[[Nari (magazine)|Nari Magazine]]'' (Monthly Magazine), ''[[Nepal Magazine]]'' (Weekly Magazine), and ''Saptahik'' (Weekly Magazine).


== History ==
== History ==
''Kantipur'' which was first published on 7th Falgun 2049 [[Bikram Sambat|BS]] (18 February 1993) along with its sister publication ''[[The Kathmandu Post]]'', is often credited for taking the lead in institutionalizing free press and professional journalism in the country. ''Kantipur'' has not only been praised for its stance towards multi-party democracy and press freedom in Nepal but also has faced government scrutiny and repression.
Kantipur, first published on 7th Falgun 2049 BS (18 February 1993) along with its sister publication ''[[The Kathmandu Post]]'', is often credited for taking the lead in institutionalizing free press and professional journalism in the country. ''Kantipur'' has not only been praised for its stance towards multi-party democracy and press freedom in Nepal but also has faced government scrutiny and repression.


== Controversies ==
== Controversies ==
After publishing the rebel leader Babu Ram Bhatta Rai's article on the [[Nepalese royal massacre|Royal Massacre]] in 2001, the government arrested the editor Yuvraj Ghimire and other management team members (directors- Kailash Sirohiya and Binod Gyawali) .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.humanrights.de/doc_en/archiv/n/nepal/press/070601_govt_muzzles_press.htm|title=Kantipur editor, publishers arrested|publisher=Human Rights Server|accessdate=7 July 2011}}</ref>
After publishing the rebel leader [[Baburam Bhattarai]]'s article on the [[Nepalese royal massacre|Royal Massacre]] in 2001, the government arrested Kantipur's editor Yuvraj Ghimire along with other members in the management team. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.humanrights.de/doc_en/archiv/n/nepal/press/070601_govt_muzzles_press.htm|title=Kantipur editor, publishers arrested|publisher=Human Rights Server|accessdate=7 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825224618/https://humanrights.de/doc_en/archiv/n/nepal/press/070601_govt_muzzles_press.htm | archive-date=25 August 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
In June 2010, ''Kantipur'' accused the [[List of diplomatic missions of India|Indian Embassy]] of interfering with its coverage by punitively withdrawing advertisements from the company and delaying shipments of newsprint from India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cpj.org/2011/02/attacks-on-the-press-2010-nepal.php|title=Attacks on Press: Nepal|date=15 February 2011|publisher=Committee to Protect Journalist|accessdate=7 July 2011}}</ref>
In June 2010, ''Kantipur'' accused the [[List of diplomatic missions of India|Indian Embassy]] of interfering with its coverage by punitively withdrawing advertisements from the company and delaying shipments of newsprint from India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cpj.org/2011/02/attacks-on-the-press-2010-nepal.php|title=Attacks on Press: Nepal|date=15 February 2011|publisher=Committee to Protect Journalist|accessdate=7 July 2011|archive-date=5 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705084741/https://www.cpj.org/2011/02/attacks-on-the-press-2010-nepal.php|url-status=live}}</ref>


In March 2018, the Kantipur daily was [[Subpoena|subpoenaed]] by the [[Chief Justice of Nepal]] [[Gopal Prasad Parajuli]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://gulf-times.com/story/583635|title=Nepal newspaper summoned over contempt charges|date=March 2, 2018|website=Gulf-Times}}</ref> The Kantipur's Editor-in-chief, Chairman, a Company Director and a reporter appeared before the [[Supreme Court of Nepal]], as the Kantipur daily was accused of contempt of court for a series of articles indicating that the [[Chief Justice of Nepal]] [[Gopal Prasad Parajuli]] had given different dates of birth on several official documents.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalpressfreedom.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=893:kantipur-contempt-of-court-case-goes-to-full-bench-hearing&catid=41:top-headlines&Itemid=120|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313154911/www.nepalpressfreedom.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=893:kantipur-contempt-of-court-case-goes-to-full-bench-hearing&catid=41:top-headlines&Itemid=120|archive-date=2018-03-13|website=www.nepalpressfreedom.org|title=Kantipur contempt of court case goes to full bench hearing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2018/03/04/contempt-of-court-case-kantipur-team-to-reach-sc-at-11am-to-record-statements|title=Contempt of court against Kantipur: SC begins recording statements|website=kathmandupost.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/supreme-court-begins-hearing-contempt-court-cases|title=Supreme Court begins hearing of contempt of court cases|date=March 12, 2018|website=The Himalayan Times}}</ref>
In March 2018, the Kantipur daily was [[Subpoena|subpoenaed]] by the [[Chief Justice of Nepal]] [[Gopal Prasad Parajuli]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://gulf-times.com/story/583635|title=Nepal newspaper summoned over contempt charges|date=March 2, 2018|website=Gulf-Times|access-date=October 4, 2021|archive-date=October 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004205658/https://www.gulf-times.com/story/583635|url-status=live}}</ref> The Kantipur's Editor-in-chief, Chairman, a Company Director and a reporter appeared before the [[Supreme Court of Nepal]], as the Kantipur daily was accused of contempt of court for a series of articles indicating that the [[Chief Justice of Nepal]] [[Gopal Prasad Parajuli]] had given different dates of birth on several official documents.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalpressfreedom.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=893:kantipur-contempt-of-court-case-goes-to-full-bench-hearing&catid=41:top-headlines&Itemid=120|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313154911/www.nepalpressfreedom.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=893:kantipur-contempt-of-court-case-goes-to-full-bench-hearing&catid=41:top-headlines&Itemid=120|archive-date=2018-03-13|website=www.nepalpressfreedom.org|title=Kantipur contempt of court case goes to full bench hearing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2018/03/04/contempt-of-court-case-kantipur-team-to-reach-sc-at-11am-to-record-statements|title=Contempt of court against Kantipur: SC begins recording statements|website=kathmandupost.com|access-date=2021-10-04|archive-date=2021-10-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004200546/https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2018/03/04/contempt-of-court-case-kantipur-team-to-reach-sc-at-11am-to-record-statements|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/supreme-court-begins-hearing-contempt-court-cases|title=Supreme Court begins hearing of contempt of court cases|date=March 12, 2018|website=The Himalayan Times|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=March 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313153738/https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/supreme-court-begins-hearing-contempt-court-cases/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Supplements ==
== Supplements ==
''Kantipur''used to publish three supplements, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays called ''Shukrabar'', ''Kosheli'' and ''Kopila''. ''Shukrabar'' was targeted mainly towards youth with articles on gadgets, fashion, and trends. ''Kosheli'' was a variety, while ''Kopila''was targeted towards kids with puzzles, arts, and stories.
''Kantipur'' used to publish three supplements, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays called ''Shukrabar'', ''Kosheli'' and ''Kopila''. ''Shukrabar'' was targeted mainly towards youth with articles on gadgets, fashion, and trends. ''Kosheli'' was a variety, while ''Kopila'' was targeted towards kids with puzzles, arts, and stories. These supplements have now been discontinued.


==See also==
==See also==
*''[[Nagarik (daily)|Nagarik]]''
*[[Nagarik (daily)|Nagarik]]
*''[[Gorkhapatra]]''
*[[Gorkhapatra]]
*''[[Kathmandu Post]]''
*[[Kathmandu Post]]
*''[[Annapurna Post]]''
*[[Annapurna Post]]
*[https://techpana.com Techpana<nowiki>]</nowiki>]

==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
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*[https://twitter.com/ekantipur_com Kantipur Daily Twitter]
*[https://twitter.com/ekantipur_com Kantipur Daily Twitter]
*[https://www.facebook.com/eKantipur/ Kantipur Daily Facebook]
*[https://www.facebook.com/eKantipur/ Kantipur Daily Facebook]
*[https://www.tiktok.com/@kantipurtvhd?lang=en]
*[https://www.tiktok.com/@kantipurtvhd?lang=en Kantipur Daily Tiktok]





Latest revision as of 04:13, 23 December 2024

Kantipur
कान्तिपुर
Front page of Kantipur on 02 February 2017
TypeDaily newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
Owner(s)Kantipur Media Group
Founder(s)Shyam Goenka
PublisherKailash Sirohiya
Editor-in-chiefUmesh Chauhan
FoundedFebruary 20, 1993; 31 years ago (1993-02-20)[1]
LanguageNepali
HeadquartersCentral Business Park, Thapathali, Kathmandu
CountryNepal
Circulation453,000[2]
Sister newspapersNari Magazine, Nepal Magazine ,and Saptahik
Websiteekantipur.com

Kantipur (Nepali: कान्तिपुर) is a Nepali language daily newspaper, published from Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, and Bharatpur of Nepal simultaneously. It was founded by Shyam Goenka.[3] Kantipur's publishers report that the circulation of this newspaper is just above 453,000 copies per day. It is regarded as the most widely read newspaper in Nepal; according to an audience survey in 2016, over half of those who read newspapers in Nepal were readers of Kantipur, considerably more than any other newspapers.[4] Kantipur is considered the paper of record in Nepal.

Sudheer Sharma was the editor-in-chief of the newspaper from August 6, 2019 to May 21, 2023.[5] He was replaced by Umesh Chauhan as editor-in-chief. The other sister publications of Kantipur Daily are Nari Magazine (Monthly Magazine), Nepal Magazine (Weekly Magazine), and Saptahik (Weekly Magazine).

History

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Kantipur, first published on 7th Falgun 2049 BS (18 February 1993) along with its sister publication The Kathmandu Post, is often credited for taking the lead in institutionalizing free press and professional journalism in the country. Kantipur has not only been praised for its stance towards multi-party democracy and press freedom in Nepal but also has faced government scrutiny and repression.

Controversies

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After publishing the rebel leader Baburam Bhattarai's article on the Royal Massacre in 2001, the government arrested Kantipur's editor Yuvraj Ghimire along with other members in the management team. [6] In June 2010, Kantipur accused the Indian Embassy of interfering with its coverage by punitively withdrawing advertisements from the company and delaying shipments of newsprint from India.[7]

In March 2018, the Kantipur daily was subpoenaed by the Chief Justice of Nepal Gopal Prasad Parajuli.[8] The Kantipur's Editor-in-chief, Chairman, a Company Director and a reporter appeared before the Supreme Court of Nepal, as the Kantipur daily was accused of contempt of court for a series of articles indicating that the Chief Justice of Nepal Gopal Prasad Parajuli had given different dates of birth on several official documents.[8][9][10][11]

Supplements

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Kantipur used to publish three supplements, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays called Shukrabar, Kosheli and Kopila. Shukrabar was targeted mainly towards youth with articles on gadgets, fashion, and trends. Kosheli was a variety, while Kopila was targeted towards kids with puzzles, arts, and stories. These supplements have now been discontinued.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kantipur marks 23rd anniversary". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Kantipur". Kantipur Media Group. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  3. ^ Yubaraj Ghimire, (n.d.) (July 23, 2016). "Nepali Media at Crossroad: Can they Mediate Constitution-Making and Peace Processes?". www.nepaldemocracy.org. Archived from the original on 2018-11-11.
  4. ^ Understanding World Media. K.K. Publications. 2021. p. 99. Archived from the original on 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  5. ^ "Chauhan appointed editor-in-chief of Kantipur daily". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  6. ^ "Kantipur editor, publishers arrested". Human Rights Server. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  7. ^ "Attacks on Press: Nepal". Committee to Protect Journalist. 15 February 2011. Archived from the original on 5 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  8. ^ a b "Nepal newspaper summoned over contempt charges". Gulf-Times. March 2, 2018. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  9. ^ "Kantipur contempt of court case goes to full bench hearing". www.nepalpressfreedom.org. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13.
  10. ^ "Contempt of court against Kantipur: SC begins recording statements". kathmandupost.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  11. ^ "Supreme Court begins hearing of contempt of court cases". The Himalayan Times. March 12, 2018. Archived from the original on March 13, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2018.

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