About Us
LOKANKA SWARA ODIA DAILY NEWSPAPER
LOKANKA SWARA is a professionally published Odia Daily Newspaper committed to delivering accurate, credible, timely and responsible journalism to readers across Odisha. “LOKANKA SWARA” (“ଲୋକଙ୍କ ସ୍ୱର” ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଦୈନିକ ଖବରକାଗଜ) meaning “The Voice of the People” reflects our core philosophy. We believe a newspaper has a fundamental responsibility to represent the concerns, aspirations, achievements and voices of the people, while keeping society informed about matters of public importance. Our newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of Odisha, national and international news, with dedicated reporting on politics, governance, crime, education, health, agriculture, business, employment, environment, culture, entertainment, sports and other important areas of public life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver truthful, balanced and meaningful journalism while upholding the highest standards of professional ethics, editorial integrity and public responsibility. We believe journalism is an essential pillar of democracy. Through responsible reporting, we seek to inform citizens, highlight public concerns, encourage transparency and accountability, and bring important issues to the attention of the appropriate authorities and society.
Our Editorial Principles
Accuracy : We are committed to factual, verified and responsible reporting.
Fairness : We strive to present news objectively, fairly and with appropriate context.
Independence : Our journalism is guided by professional standards, editorial integrity and public interest.
Integrity : We value honesty, credibility and transparency in our reporting.
Public Interest : We give priority to issues that directly affect people, communities and society.
Responsibility : We recognise the importance and impact of every published report and uphold responsible journalistic practices.
Our Commitment to Readers
Our readers are at the heart of LOKANKA SWARA. We believe that every community has a story and every citizen deserves to be heard. Our journalists and correspondents work to bring ground-level realities, public concerns, local developments, achievements and issues of wider significance before our readers.
We are committed to building a lasting relationship with our readers based on trust, credibility, transparency and responsible journalism.
Our Vision
Our vision is to establish LOKANKA SWARA as a trusted and respected Odia daily newspaper, recognised for strong grassroots journalism, credible reporting, professional standards and an unwavering commitment to public interest. As we grow, we remain committed to the fundamental values that define responsible journalism:
Truth. Accuracy. Fairness. Independence. Responsibility.
Our Promise
LOKANKA SWARA is committed to journalism that informs, questions, represents and serves the people.
LOKANKA SWARA
ସତ୍ୟ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରତିବଦ୍ଧ, ଜନସ୍ୱାର୍ଥ ପାଇଁ ସମର୍ପିତ।
Your News. Your Voice. Your Right to Know.