Abstract: Odisha, previously Orissa (the ancient Kalinga or Utkal) is an Indian state which lies on the East coast of India. It was ruled over by Ashoke, Samudragupta, Sasanka and Harsh over different period of time. From the 14th Century, successive Muslim rulers ruled over Odisha. During the British rule in nineteenth Century, Odia speaking areas were scattered indiscriminately .The British occupied Odisha in 1803. In 1912 Odisha separated from Bengal and finally with strong fight for independence state it became a separate state province on 1st April, 1936. Odisha became the first state to be carved out on the basis of language.
Odia is one of the classic languages of India. The earliest script found in Odisha is the Brahmi which was used by Ashoke in pillar inscription at Dhauli Buddhist sanctuary near capital city of Bhubsneswar. Gradually Sanskrit, Palli and Kalinga scripts were in use. The proto odia script was developed in eleventh century AD from which the modern Odia script developed.
With advent of freedom movement and increase in literacy rate, the language press has assumed significance. Language newspapers have evolved their own pattern and guided by their own experience. They publish news and views of local interest.
Journalism in Odisha started in late in comparison to its counterparts in other languages. Still it play a pivotal role in moulding the social and political life of the state and for awakening consciousness among masses.
With this backdrop the present paper is developed to have a basic idea on odia press and to have a thematic analysis of Odia newspapers during colonial period.
Keywords: Odisha, Odia, Language newspapers, Journalism, Thematic analysis, Colonial Period.
Title: LANGUAGE NEWSPAPERS IN INDIA: A THEMATIC APPROACH OF ODIA PRESS
Author: Dr. Jyotirmayee Dash
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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