IIMC releases special issue of 'Sanchar Madhyam' marking 200 years of Hindi journalism
On 5 May 2026 Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh released a special issue of IIMC's research journal 'Sanchar Madhyam' marking 200 years of Hindi journalism, recalling Udant Martand, the first Hindi newspaper, published from Calcutta in 1826.
Summary
A special commemorative issue of 'Sanchar Madhyam', the flagship research journal of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), marking the 200-year journey of Hindi journalism in India, was released on 5 May 2026 at an event addressed by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, with IIMC Vice Chancellor Dr Pragya Paliwal Gaur present. Harivansh urged young communicators to pursue meaningful dreams and leave a lasting imprint, much like Udant Martand, the first Hindi newspaper, published from Calcutta in 1826.
Key facts
- Release
- 5 May 2026 — special issue of IIMC journal 'Sanchar Madhyam'
- Theme
- 200 years of Hindi journalism
- Chief speaker
- Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
- Static
- Udant Martand — first Hindi newspaper, Calcutta, 1826
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Udant Martand, recalled at the release of IIMC's special issue on 200 years of Hindi journalism, was published from Calcutta in which year?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 1826
Udant Martand, the first Hindi newspaper, was published from Calcutta in 1826.