About Us
Established in 1984, Neutral Publishing House Ltd. is India's leading media and communications group, primarily active in the states of Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal. Apart from its flagship brand Prabhat Khabar, the company also offers Media Education Services, Radio, Event & Outdoor, Internet, Value Added Services through Mobile and publishes weekly rural newspaper.
Prabhat Khabar is more than just a newspaper. It is people's voice and soul too. A pure form of journalism which never compromises in reporting quality and in the traditional values and ethics of journalism. Today Prabhat Khabar is counted among the very best and ranked 7th (IRS Q4 2012) among all Hindi dailies in India. It has shown the highest readership growth among top 10 Hindi dailies of India. A sheer acknowledgement of the editorial initiatives that often sets the agenda for the Governance and keeps track of the issues that are central to reader's life. Prabhat Khabar is printed and circulated from Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Kolkata & Siliguri.
The publication house has launched popular radio stations called Radio Dhoom in Jharkhand. With its highly palatable and entertaining programme content it has delighted the city as well as rural listeners and even uses the local 'Chotanagpuri' dialect to the delight of its huge fan following.
To create the right buzz, a BTL division has been initiated. It carries out Outdoor activities; Road Shows etc. where the advertisers may not only show case their products but also can take their promotion to the consumers door step.
Panchayatnama is a weekly newspaper targeted at the rural population. It contents Panchayat-oriented news, information and issues such as empowerment of Panchayat people, monitoring and analysis of their development work, information on government schemes, incorporation of better Panchayat members, etc.
Milestones
| Year | Milestones |
|---|---|
| 1984 | The first edition of Prabhat Khabar was launched by Mr. Gayan Ranjan in Ranchi, the land of Birsa Munda. |
| 1989 | Take over of Prabhat Khabar by Usha Martin Group – A leading wire rope making Company |
| 1993 | Prabhat Khabar launched its Deepawali magazine. |
| 1995 | Prabhat Khabar began its ambitious expansion plan with the launch in the steel city of Jharkhand, Jamshedpur. |
| 1996 | Prabhat Khabar launched in the land of Gautam Buddha, Patna, Bihar |
| 1999 | Prabhat Khabar launched in the land of black diamond, Dhanbad, Jharkhand |
| 2000 | Prabhat Khabar launched its Kolkata edition, West Bengal Prabhat Khabar added an Internet provider service to its portfolio Also introduced Colour printing in this region Bring out 76 pages special supplement on the occasion of Jharkhand foundation day |
| 2001 | Launched Media Institute named Prabhat Khabar Institute of Media Studies to develop quality journalists. |
| 2004 | Prabhat Khabar launched its Deoghar edition, making it the only newspaper with 4 editions in Jharkhand Launched Siliguri Edition, mini metro of West Bengal |
| 2006 | Prabhat Khabar added E-Paper service for all its 6 editions Published two magazines Jharkhand Development Report with the support of Indicus Analtics, New Delhi and Ranchi Yellow pages "Main Hoon Ranchi" Prabhat Khabar added Mobile Services provider to its portfolio. |
| 2007 | Bring out a 100 pages special supplement on the occasion of Jharkhand foundation day. Published Jamshedpur yellow pages "Main Hoon Jamshedpur". |
| 2008 | Prabhat Khabar entered electronics media with the launch of FM Radio channel 104.8 Radio Dhoom in Ranchi & Jamshedpur. |
| 2009 | Launched a Magazine for students of this region, "Higher Education Guide" Launched its overall 8th and 2nd edition in Bihar at Muzaffarpur Launched Bihar Development Report with Indicus Analtics, New Delhi |
| 2010 | Reduced cover price first time in Jharkhand Printed all page colour in Ranchi & Jamshedpur editions Organize Annual Marketing Seminar outside of India Launched its 9th and 3rd edition in Bihar at Bhagalpur |
| 2011 | Reduced cover price first time in Bihar also Printed all page colour in day first in Bhagalpur launching Launched its 10th and 4th edition in Bihar at Gaya |
| 2012 | Launched Weekly magazine named Panchayatnama a weekly newspaper targetted at the rural population - Jharkhand Feb 2012 and Bihar July 2012. |
Our Vision & Mission
Vision:
To become the most influential, respected and trusted news Business House in the country to positively affect Human Life and make the society Better place to Live in
Mission:
Creating a World Class Newspaper Through editorial excellence and independence and by offering innovative multimedia solutions to the market for profitable growth and sustenance.