ମୁଖ୍ୟ ନିର୍ବାଚନ କମିଶନର ଜ୍ଞାନେଶ କୁମାରଙ୍କୁ ‘ଜେଡ୍ ପ୍ଲସ୍’ (Z+) ସୁରକ୍ଷା

The Prajatantra is a prominent Odia-language daily newspaper founded on July 4, 1947, and officially launched as a daily on August 8, 1947. Conceived by Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab, it is headquartered near the High Court in Chandinchowk, Cuttack. As a fierce symbol of struggle against feudalism and orthodoxy, it publishes daily editions, maintains a strong local presence, and runs digital news.The newspaper has played a pivotal role in shaping Odisha's history, championing causes like the amalgamation of princely states, the SRC movement, and the establishment of the capital at Bhubaneswar. The publication operates under The Prajatantra Prachar Samity, which also produces popular sister publications including: The Jhankar: A monthly literary journal. The Meenabazar: A monthly magazine for children. The Saptahiki: The largest circulated Odia news weekly.