Udayavani is published by Manipal Media Network Ltd. (MMNL), an integrated media company reaching out to a wide cross-section of the Kannada audience through its presence in print and digital sphere. From its humble beginnings in Manipal in 1948 as a small printer and publisher, MMNL has been the definitive agent of change, for the region of Coastal Karnataka and beyond. Today, with its footprints extending to every corner of Karnataka, Udayavani is a unique voice of this state and the people who make up its diverse geography and enjoys strong brand recognition among both readers and advertisers.Udayavani with editions from Manipal, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hubballi, Davanagere, Gulbarga and Mumbai.[1] Launched in January 1970 by Mohandas Pai and T. Satish U Pai, Udayavani with a combined circulation of above 300,000 copies [2] It is the most read newspaper in coastal Karnataka. It has also substantial circulation in Bengaluru and other centers.

Udayavani
TypeDaily newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
PublisherManipal Media Network Ltd. (MMNL)

LeadershipTeam

Executive Chairman
Mr. T. Satish U. Pai
Director
Mr. T. Gautham Pai
Managing Editor - Thushara, Taranga and Tunturu
Dr. Sandhya S. Pai

Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Vinod Kumar
EditorRavishankar K Bhat
Chief Editor

Aravinda Navada
Editor- Manipal & Mumbai
Venkatesh Prabhu
Editor- North Karnataka

B.K. Ganesh
Resident Editor- Bengaluru
A. Krishna Bhat
Resident Editor- Manipal
LanguageKannada
HeadquartersManipal, Karnataka
CirculationManipal, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hubballi, Gulbarga, Davangere
OCLC number801791748
Websitewww.udayavani.com

Leadership Team

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Executive Chairman
Mr. T. Satish U. Pai

Director
Mr. T. Gautham Pai

Managing Editor - Magazines
Dr. Sandhya S. Pai

Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Vinod Kumar

Background

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Udayavani is published by Manipal Media Network Limited promoted by The Manipal Group – a diversified multi-industry conglomerate headquartered at Manipal, Udupi District, Karnataka.

Sister publications

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Manipal Media Network Ltd. also publishes

  • Roopatara, a cinema monthly magazine, in Kannada
  • Taranga, a family weekly magazine, in Kannada
  • Tunturu, an illustrated children's magazine, in Kannada
  • Tushara, a monthly magazine, in Kannada

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Reg. No.17179/1970 Name: UDAYAVANI". RNI. Manipal.
  2. ^ "Highest Circulated Dailies, Weeklies & Magazines amongst Member Publications (across languages)" (PDF). Audit Bureau of Circulations. Retrieved 10 January 2020.