Andhra Bhoomi was a Telugu-language daily newspaper in India, primarily serving the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Established in 1960,[1] it was owned by Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL), which also publishes the English-language daily Deccan Chronicle.[2]
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Language | Telugu |
| Ceased publication | 2020 |
| Headquarters | 36, Sarojini Devi Road, Secunderabad, Telangana, India |
| Sister newspapers | Deccan Chronicle |
| Website | andhrabhoomi |
In 2020, Andhra Bhoomi suspended publication, and in 2021, DCHL confirmed its permanent closure, leaving unpaid employees without compensation and facing tax issues due to unremitted deductions.[3]
History
editAndhra Bhoomi was founded in 1960 by proprietors of Deccan Chronicle.[1] It was initially edited by Govinduni Rama Sastri (Gora Sastri).[1] It was owned by Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited.[4]
Overview
editIn addition to the daily newspaper, Andhra Bhoomi included a weekly magazine titled Andhra Bhoomi Sachitra Vaara Patrika. With a circulation of approximately 365,794, it operated editions from major cities such as Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Anantapur, Karimnagar, and Nellore, as well as a presence in Bangalore.
Closure
editIn 2020, Andhra Bhoomi halted publication due to financial issues, but its management did not formally release employees, leaving them hopeful for a possible revival. In March 2021, Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL) confirmed the newspaper's permanent closure, citing an inability to pay outstanding wages. Many employees, unpaid for months, also discovered that their income tax deductions had not been remitted, resulting in tax notices. The affected staff sought help from the Telangana State Human Rights Commission, which issued a notice to DCHL, requesting a response within two weeks.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Reddy, Gaddam Ram; Sharma, B. A. V. (1979). Regionalism in India: A Study of Telangana. Concept Publishing Company. p. 76. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- ^ "About us". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ a b Arikatla, Venkat (5 March 2021). "Andhra Bhoomi closed, staff approach HRC". GreatAndhra. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Deccan Chronicle Holdings reports negative networth". Economic Times. 11 October 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016.
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