Samyukta Karnataka is a major Kannada

Kannada language

Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...

 newspaper which has its headquarters in Hubli, Karnataka

Karnataka

Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...

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Background

To promote patriotism, truth and nationalist ideals, Loka Shikshana Trust was founded by senior freedom fighters of India 80 years ago, during the turbulent national movement. In the pursuit of its ideals the trust has undertaken many public activities, including journalism.

Loka Shikshana Trust's major publication, Samyukta Karnataka, a Kannada daily, has a great reputation and public standing. Born out of freedom movement, 76 years ago, it has played a very active role in building patriotism and in safeguarding land, language and resources.

Samyukta Karnataka is actually the people’s newspaper for the people. And the way Kannadigas have nursed, nurtured and made it their family newspaper is indeed, unique.

Although it is the oldest daily in Karnataka, it has also been keeping pace with the rapid technological advancements. The paper has a huge network of correspondents in all nooks and corners of India.

Karmaveera a weekly and Kasthuri monthly are also published from this group.